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2. firmly until the connectors completely fit ATX12V EATXPWR 88 3 Volts HL Go FI 12 Volts tC 5 Volts pues 12 Volts C 5 Volts 5V Standby _ JC 5 Volts Power Ok TI 5 Volts pl GND 5 Volts C GND GND ICH GND 5 Volts ICH PSON GND GND 3 Volts 1C 12 Volts 3 Volts H H 3 Volts ANT CS H61 PLUS ATX power connectors ASUS H61 PLUS For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguagezen us for details 1 27 3 Intel H61 Serial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G 1 4 These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s signal cables i SATA3G 4 SATA3G 3 H61 PLUS Intel SA
3. Pci Pci an OREH umm ees u are EEE ASUS H61 PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3 Gb s cables ze lt 1 x I O Shield User Guide Support DVD LA If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer The illustrations above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models Product introduction 1 1 Special features 1 1 1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd 2nd Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors This motherboard supports the Intel 3rd 2nd generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors in the LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets 2 channel 2 DIMMs DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 lanes This provides great graphics performance Intel 3rd 2nd generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world Intel H61 Express Chipset The Intel H61 Express Chipset is the latest single chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel 3rd 2nd Generation Core i7 Core ib Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processor
4. Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 2 9 Exit Menu for details If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode Advanced Mode screen Chapter 2 Getting started EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings L4 The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2 7 Boot menu for details Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature Exits the BIOS setup program
5. Long Duration Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the and keys to adjust the value Long Duration Maintained Auto Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Short Duration Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Primary Plane Current Limit Auto Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use lt gt and lt gt key to adjust the value at 0 125A increment Secondary Plane Current Limit Auto Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores Use lt gt and lt gt key to adjust the value at 0 125A increment 2 4 5 DIGI VRM CPU Load Line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading Higher value gets a higher voltage but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance 096 Regular 2596 Medium 5096 High 7596 Ultra High and 10096 Extreme Configuration options Auto Regular Medium High Ultra High Extreme Ff The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification CPU Fix
6. gt ASUS O C Profile 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press Enter to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen LA For more details see section 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 8 2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot DIMM A1 Displays the Serial Presence Detect SPD information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot Configuration options DIMM A1 DIMM B1 2 8 3 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings L4 The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created Label Allows you to input the label of the setup profile Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press Enter and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings press Enter and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version ASUS H61 PLUS 2 35 2 36 2 9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu Load Opt
7. 2 5 2 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel R Rapid Start Technology Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel R Rapid Start Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled The following three items appear only when you set the Intel R Rapid Start Technology to Enabled Entry on S3 RTC Wake Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake Configuration options Enabled Disabled Entry After Immediately This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to Enabled and allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry Configuration options Immediately 1 minute 2 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours Active Page Threshold Support Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS H61 PLUS 2 19 2 20 Active Memory Threshold x This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to Enabled and allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold When the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size the system will try to support the Intel R Rapid Start Technology When the item is set to zero the system automatically checks whether the partition
8. 4 Lineln port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 5 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 6 and 8 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone 6 V Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or a 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Headset 2 channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out ASUS H61 PLUS 1 25 1 26 10 To configure an 8 channel audio output Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8 channel audio output USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices Serial port This 9 pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices PS 2 Keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 1 8 2 Internal connectors Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP
9. Auto Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency Use lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The operating system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Mode Technology Disabled Disables this function Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition Chapter 2 Getting started CPU C1E Auto Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E Auto Set this item automatically Disabled Disables this function Enabled Enables the C1E support function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State CPU C3 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS Auto Set this item automatically Disabled Disables this function Enabled Enables the C3 report function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State CPU C6 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS Auto Set this item automatically Disabled Disables this function Enabled Enables the C6 report function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State
10. Enter to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press Enter to display a list of options ASUS H61 PLUS 2 9 2 10 2 3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings System Language English System Date System Time gt Security 2 3 1 System Language English Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options Configuration options English Francais
11. The KEK Key exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key manages the Signature database db and Revoked Signature database dbx Va Key exchange Key KEK refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key Enrollment Key KEK Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device Copy KEK to File Allows you to store the KEK to a USB storage device Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system Configuration options Yes No Append KEK from file Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management Va The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable 2 32 Chapter 2 Getting started db Management The db Authorized Signature database lists the signers or images of UEFI applications operating system loaders and UEFI drivers that you can load on the Single computer Load db from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device Copy db from file Allows you to store the db to a USB storage device Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system Configuration options Yes No Append db from file Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely Va The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable dbx Management The dbx Revoked Signature database li
12. UEFI and Legacy OpROM Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up Configuration options UEFI and Legacy OpROM Legacy OpROM only UEFI only Boot from Network Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from Storage Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch Configuration options Both Legacy OpROM first Both UEFI first Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from PCle PCI Expansion Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of PCle PCI expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first 2 7 9 Security Boot Allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST OS Type Windows UEFI mode Allows you to select your installed operating system Windows UEFI mode Executes the Microsoft Secure Boot check Only select this option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other Microsoft Secure Boot compliant OS Other OS Get the optimized function when booting on Windows non UEFI mode Windows Vista XP or other Microsoft Secure Boot non compliant OS Only on Windows UEFI mode that Microsoft Secure Boot can functi
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14. Chip Se Part No Chip NO Timing Voltage support Optional be GENS 1DIMM 2 DIMMs CMGTX8 XMP 8GB 2GB x 4 10 12 10 27 1 65V F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP1 3 16GB 4GB x 4 11 11 11 31 1 65V F3 19200CL9D 4GBPIS XMP 4GB 2x 2GB 9 11 9 28 1 65V GET34GB2400C9DC XMP 2GB 9 11 9 27 1 65V FLLE88F C8KKAA HAIS XMP 2GB 10 11 10 30 1 8V TX2400KLU 4GK 427652 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V TX2400KLU 4GK 381850 XMP 4GB 2x 2GB 9 1 65V TX2400KLU 4GK 374243 XMP 4GB 2x 2GB 9 1 65V PVV34G2400C9K XMP 4GB 2x 2GB 9 11 9 27 1 65V V DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel 3rd generation m processors Due to the CPU behavior DDR3 2133 1866 memory modules runs at DDR3 2000 1800 MHz frequencies Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 2250 MHz capability DIMM socket support Vendors Part No Size SS DS ChipBrand ChipNO Timing Voltage Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS a DDR3 2200 MHz capability DIMM socket support Vendors Part No Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs GET34GB2200C9DC XMP 2GB DS 9 10 9 28 1 65V GET38GB2200C9ADC XMP 4GB DS 9 11 9 28 1 65V FLKE85F B8KJA FEIH XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 1 5V 1 7V DIMM socket Timing Voltage support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs AX3U2133GC2G9B DG2 XMP 2GB ss 9 11 9 27 1 55 1 75V CMT16GX3M4X2133C9 XMP 1 3 16GB 4GBx4 DS 9 11 10 27
15. Espanol Deutsch Pycckuii E 288 ASHE fj rp x 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 34 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings ZE If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 7 Jumpers for information on how to Sa erase the RTC RAM The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed Chapter 2 Getting started Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Selectthe Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Selectthe Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted
16. II utility The Al Suite II Quick Bar appears 2 Click Update button from the Quick Bar and click ASUS Update from the popup menu The ASUS Update main screen appears From the list select either of the following methods ASUS H61 PLUS 2 1 2 2 Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next f The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update 3 the utility to avail all its features Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from file then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility Va Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash dis
17. Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 90 C Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Lower Temperature 40 Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 2 6 5 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS H61 PLUS 2 27 2 7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options USB Support PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Network Stack Driver Support Next Boot after AC Power Loss Full Screen Logo POST Delay Time Bootup NumLock State Wait For PU If Error Option ROM Messages Interrup
18. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cut appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil ASUS H61 PLUS A 1 A 2 Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 VCCI Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement VAR ALA AE S RUE USE AR A KT L ONE BREED AMMA VC OWALE 7 gt ABA AR TIO oe ER CERS LRSL dd LORMATYADFL LI
19. To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press Enter 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 Fromthe Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed ASUS H61 PLUS 2 11 2 12 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect fie
20. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press Enter to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt Chapter 2 Getting started Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater i At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press Enter D gt bupdater pc g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 H61PLUS CAP 8390656 2012 12 26 17 30 48 Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit Press Tab to switch between screen fields and use the Up Down Home End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Select Yes and press Enter When BIOS update is done press ESC to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure For BIOS Updater version 1 30 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibi
21. by Intel 3rd generation Core processors ASUS H61 PLUS 1 1 Intel Smart Connect Technology Your computer can receive fresh updates for selected applications even when the system is in sleep mode This means less time waiting for applications to update and sync with the cloud leading to a more efficient computing experience Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology allows your system to receive updates for your web applications in real time even when your system is in sleep mode saving wait time and power usage 8 channel high definition audio The onboard 8 channel HD audio High Definition Audio previously codenamed Azalia CODEC enables high quality 192KHz 24 bit audio output and jack detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection which means there will be no more confusion of Line in Line out and Mic jacks Useachassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8 channel audio output Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating Systems 10096 AII High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capa
22. ensure System compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS values LA DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause a N system boot failure ASUS H61 PLUS 2 3 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process LA The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS Logo appears press F8 to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device Pie elect boot device SATA
23. pin USBPWF Set this jumper to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode CPU stopped DRAM refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode E A na USBPWF 12 23 Bos cou 5V 5VSB Default H61 PLUS USB device wake up A The USB device wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port otherwise the system would not power up The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 8 Connectors 1 8 1 Rear panel ports 10 9 8 7 6 1 PS 2 Mouse port This port connects to a PS 2 mouse 2 Parallel port This 25 pin port connects a parallel printer a scanner or other devices 3 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications Activity Link Speed LED LED A peed D status Wes DO a S Desi ejile OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port
24. surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel 3rd 2nd Generation Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium and Celeron processors n of ess H61 PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing orif you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 4 1 CPU installation NM The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket ASUS H61 PLUS 1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1 4 2 before you install the heatsink and Apply the Thermal Interface Material fan if necessary to the CPU heatsink and CPU To ins
25. the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility C P R CPU Parameter Recall The BIOS C P R feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure C P R eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data Simply shut down and reboot the system and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings ErP ready The motherboard is European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and energy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings F A Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with th
26. the serial port configuration Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options O 3F 8h IRQ 4 IOz2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 IO 2E8h IRQ 3 Parallel Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration Parallel Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port LPT Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings Auto Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I O devices Configuration options Auto IO2378h IRQ 5 IO2378h IRQ 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 1O2278h IRG 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 IO 3BCh IRQ 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 Device Mode STD Printer Mode Allows you to change the printer port mode Configuration options STD Printer Mode SPP Mode EPP 1 9 and SPP Mode EPP 1 7 and SPP Mode ECP Mode ECP and EPP 1 9 Mode ECP and EPP 1 7 Mode Chapter 2 Getting started 2 5 7 APM Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes into on state after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 keyboard Space Bar
27. without saving CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage output the changes saves the changes and resets CPU chassis fan speed the system or enters the Advanced Mode 17 Exit Advanced Mode H61 PLUS English v BIOS Version 0303 CPU Type Intel R Core TM i5 2400 CPU 3 10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Thursday 01 01 2009 Total Memory 4096 MB DDR3 1333MHz QF temperature F Voltage EN Fan Speed CPU_FAN CH FAN Cih Q Fan Control Performance Energy Savin 2 d Standard U Boot Priority Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the boot priority Shortcut F3 Advanced Mode F7 Boot Menu F8 Default F5 Selects the Displays the boot device Advanced mode Silent mode Loads optimized default priority menus Standard mode Turbo mode Selects the Displays the system properties S 2 Advanced mode of the selected mode on the Selects the boot device priority functions right hand side LA The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the System ASUS H61 PLUS 2 7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations LA To access the EZ Mode click Exit then select ASUS EZ Mode Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration f
28. 0UE8EDF0 DJ F 1GB ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage EBJ21UEB8EDFO DJ F 2GB ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage F3 10600CL8D 2GBHK XMP 1GB G SKILL F3 10666CL7T 3GBPK XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB F3 10666CL9T 3GBNQ 3GB 3 x 1GB F3 10600CL8D 4GBHK XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB F3 10666CL8D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB XMP 1 35V F3 10666CL7T 6GBPK XMP F3 10666CL7D 8GBRH XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 8GB 2 x 4GB 1 5 1 6V F3 10666CL9D 8GBRL 8GB 2 x 4GB 1 5V GET316GB1333C9QC 16GB 4x 4GB 1 5V GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB 2 x 1GB 1 5V GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB GL1L128M88BA12N 1 3V low voltage GV34GB1333C9DC HMT112U6TFR8A H9 4GB 2 x 2GB 1GB HYNIX H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 5V 1 35V low voltage HMT325U6BFR8C H9 2GB HYNIX H5TQ2G83BFRH9C HMT125U6TFR8A H9 2GB HYNIX H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 35V low voltage HMT351U6BFR8C H9 4GB HYNIX H5TQ2G83BFRH9C FLFD45F B8KL9 NAES 1GB KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX 27A FLFE85F C8KF9 CAES 2GB KINGMAX KFC8FMFXF DXX 15A FLFE85F C8KM9 NAES 2GB KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A FLFE85F B8KL9 NEES 2GB KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX 26A FLFF65F C8KM9 NEES 4GB KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A KVR1333D3N9 1G 1GB ELPIDA J1108BDBG DJ F KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C KVR1333D3N9 2G low profile 2GB EL
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30. 1 50V CMT4GX3M2A2133C9 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 10 9 24 1 65V CMT4GX3M2B2133C9 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 50V CMT8GX3M2B2133C9 XMP 8GB 4GBx2 DS 9 11 9 27 1 50V F3 17000CL9Q 16GBZH XMP1 3 16GB 4GBx4 DS 9 11 10 28 1 65V GE34GB2133C9DC XMP 2GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 65V GU34GB2133C9DC XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 65V KHX2133C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 1 65V KHX2133C9AD3X2K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 65V KHX2133C9AD3T1K4 8GX XMP 8GB 4x2GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 65V KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4 8GX XMP 8GB 4x 2GB DS ki 1 65V DIMM socket Vendors Voltage Support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs Apacer 78 AAGD5 9KD XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10 XMP CMT6GX3M3A2000C8 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB F3 16000CL9D 4GBFLS XMP 4GB 2x2GB F3 16000CL9D 4GBTD XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB F3 16000CL6T 6GBPIS XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB GUP34GB2000C9DC XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB KHX2000C9AD3W1K2 4GX XMP KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB KHX2000C9AD3W1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB KHX2000C9AD3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB TX2000KLN 8GK XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB SLA302G08 ML2HB XMP 4GB H5TG2G83BFR H9C DIMM socket Timing Voltage Support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs CMT4GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 9 24 1 65V CMT6GX3MA1866C9 XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 50V F3 14900CL9Q 16GBZL XMP1 3 16GB 4GBx4 DS 9 10 9 28 15V F3
31. 14900CL10Q2 64GBZLD XMP1 3 64GB 8GBx8 DS 10 11 10 30 1 5V F3 14900CL9D 8GBXL XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 10 9 28 15V F3 14900CL9Q 8GBXL XMP 8GB 2GBx4 DS 9 9 24 16V KHX1866C9D3T1K3 3GX XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 1 65V KHX1866C9D3K4 16GX XMP 16GB 4GB x 4 1 65V KHX1866C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V ASUS H61 PLUS DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors AM2U16BC2P1 2GB 3CCD 1509A EL1126T DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2 DIMMs Voltage AD31600E001GM O U3K 3GB 3 x 1GB 1 65V 1 85V AM2U16BC4P2 4GB 3CCD 1509A EL1126T AX3U1600GC4G9 2G XMP AX3U1600XC4G79 2X XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 8GB 2 x 4GB 1 55V 1 75V 1 55V 1 75V TR3X3G1600C8D XMP 1 65V CMD12GX3M6A1600C8 XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB 12GB 6x2GB 1 65V CMP4GX3M2A1600C8 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V CMP4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V CMP4GX3M2C1600C7 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V TR3X6G1600C8 G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB TR3X6G1600C8D G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB TR3X6G1600C9 G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB CMP8GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB CMX8GX3M4A1600C9 XMP BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP 8GB 4 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB DS F3 12800CL9D 2GBNQ XMP 2GB 2 x 1GB ss 1 5V F3 12800CL7D 4GBRH XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB ss 1 6V
32. 1600C9D3K2 8GX XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 1 65V KHX1600C9D3P1K2 8G 8GB 2 x 4GB 1 5V WA160UX6G9 6GB 3 x 2GB JM1600KLN 8GK 8GB 4GB x 2 Transcend TK483PCW3 SLZ3128M8 EGJ1D XMP 2GB Asint 3128M8 GJ1D 9 9 9 24 SLA302G08 EGG1C XMP 4GB Asint 302G08 GG1C t SLA302G08 EGJ1C XMP 4GB Asint 302G08 GJ1C k M2P2G64CB8HC9N DG XMP 2GB 998659 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 998659 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB 2 x 2GB 7 7 7 20 SMD 4G68HP 16KZ 4GB H5TQ2G83BFR PBC Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No AD31333001GOU 1GB A Data Timing AD30908C8D 151C E0906 DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs Voltage AD31333G001GOU 3GB 3 x 1GB 1 65 1 85V AD31333002GOU 2GB A Data AD30908C8D 151C E0903 AD31333G002GMU 2GB 1 65 1 85V 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB APACER AM5D5808DEWSBG 78 A1GC6 9L1 CM3X1024 1333C9DHX 2GB 1GB Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG CM3X1024 1333C9 1GB TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB 3 x 1GB TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB 3 x 1GB CM3X1024 1333C9DHX 1GB Corsair CMD24GX3M6A1333C9 XMP 24GB 6x4GB CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 CT12864BA1339 8FF 8GB 4 x 2GB 1GB Micron 9FF22D9KPT CT25664BA1339 16FF GB Micron 9KF27D9KPT BL25664BN1337 16FF XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V EBJ1
33. 35V to 1 685V with a 0 005V interval 2 4 9 PCH Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage The values range from 0 7350V to 1 6850V with a 0 005V interval 2 4 10 CPU PLL Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage Configuration options Auto 0 10V The values of the CPU Offset Voltage CPU Manual Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings Chapter 2 Getting started 2 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction E eg Advanced PCH Configuration gt SATA Configuration gt System Agent Configuration gt USB Configuration gt Onboard Devices Configuration gt APM gt Network Stack 2 5 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects A The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Enabled Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down Disabled Disables the CPU thermal monitor function Hyper threading Ena
34. 56 LI T LA L mwn CPU FAN CHA FAN TE zzcro 2225 zz EE DO ox in CB os 8 H61 PLUS Fan connectors AN A Se K Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the e A system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors Va The two fan connectors support fans of maximum 2A 24 W fan power Only the 4 pin CPU fan and 4 pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature 6 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB910 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed E a B a B O USB56 USB78 USB910 MR i a z s aod gt 22 dan Ban dan Q anno domo immo Dee 00020 OO0020 00020 a oo D 2352502 235502 SiO VALDE LII LL tidda iilii iilii P rris Jor er Gare oa be D ss 65 n6 IG D EES EES EES 753 758 758 H61 PLUS USB2 0 connectors N Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard LA The USB module cable is purchased separately ASUS H61 PLUS 1 29 System panel connector 10 1 pin F PANEL This connector suppo
35. 9 Software support 1 9 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware Va Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 1 9 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features ff The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen Click Drivers Utilities Make Disk Manual and Contact tabs to display their respective menus 4 The following screen is for reference only Click an icon to display ASUS Install Support DVD motherboard information Google Toolbar Please select items to install Google Chrome Browser Intel Chipset Driver Realtek Audio Driver Realtek LAN Driver Man
36. E DJ F 1 35V low voltage EBJ11UD8BAFA AE E 1GB DS Elpida J5308BASE AC E EBJ21UE8EDFO AE F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage KVR1066D3N7 1G 1GB SS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 1 5V KVR1066D3N7 2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F 1 5V KVR1066D3N7 4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 1 5V MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT OCZ3G1066LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB DS Micron 9BF27D9KPV M2Y2G64CB8HC5N BE 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN BE M2Y2G64CBHA9N BE 2GB DS M2Y2G64CBHC9N BE 2GB DS 2GB DIMM PC3 8500 2GB DS SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support 1 DIMM Supports one module inserted into either slot as single channel memory configuration 2 DIMMs Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL ASUS H61 PLUS 1 5 3 Installing a DIMM Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may L A cause you physical injury and damag
37. F3 12800CL7D 4GBRM XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 6V F3 12800CL8D 4GBRM XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 60V F3 12800CL9D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS XMP 1 35V F3 12800CL9D 4GBRL XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 5V F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 1 5V 1 6V F3 12800CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 1 6V F3 12800CL8D 8GBECO XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS XMP 1 35V F3 12800CL9D 8GBRL XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 1 5V GET316GB1600C9QC XMP 16GB 4 x 4GB DS 1 6V HMT351U6CFR8C PB 4GB DS FLGD45F B8MF7 MAEH XMP 1GB ss FLGE85F B8KJ9A FEIS XMP 2GB DS FLGE85F B8MF7 MEEH XMP 2GB DS KHX1600C9D3P1K2 4G 4GB 2 x 2GB SS KHX1600C9D3K3 12GX XMP 12GB 3x4GB DS KHX1600C9D3T1BK3 12GX XMP KHX1600C9D3K4 16GX XMP 12GB 8x4GB 16GB 4GB x 4 DS 1 65V KHX1600C9AD3 2G 2GB 1 65V KVR1600D3N11 2G ES GB 1 85V 1 5V KHX1600C7D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V KHX1600C8D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V KHX1600C8D3T1K2 4GX XMP KHX1600C9D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V 1 65V KHX1600C9D3LK2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB XMP 1 35V KHX1600C9D3X2K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V KHX1600C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V KHX1600C9D3T1BK3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V KHX
38. Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU s capabilities and other installed devices Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less Va The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect Ee SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 2 DIMMs or overclocking condition H61 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 2400 O C MHz capability DIMM socket SS
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40. PIDA J1108BDBG DJ F KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F KHX1333C7D3K2 4GX XMP KHX1333C9D3UK2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB XMP 1 25V KVR1333D3N9 4G low profile 4GB HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 1 5V KVR1333D3N9 4G 4GB Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR MTAJTF12864AZ 1G4D1 1GB MICRON D9LGG MT8JTF12864AZ 1G4F1 1GB Micron 9FF22D9KPT MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4D1 GB MICRON D9LGK MT16JTF25664AZ 1G4F1 2GB Micron 9KF27D9KPT MT16JTF51264AZ 1G4D1 4GB MICRON D9LGK OCZ3G1333LV3GK 3GB 3 x 1GB OCZ3F13334GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3G13334GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3G1333LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3X13334GK XMP OCZ3G1333LV6GK 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB OCZ3P1333LV6GK ASUS H61 PLUS 6GB 3 x 2GB continued on the next page 1 18 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No OCZ3X1333LV6GK XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DIMM socket support Voltage Optional 1 DIMM Timing S aii s OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB 2x 4GB OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK 8GB 2x 4GB DS AL7F8G73D DG1 1GB SS A3P1GF3DGF AL7F8G73F DJ2 1GB ss PSC A3P1GF3FGF AL8F8G73D DG1 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF AL8F8G73F DJ2 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF M378B2873FHS CH9 1GB SS Samsung K4B1G0846F M378B5673FH0 CH9 2GB DS Sa
41. Plug Disabled This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to AHCI and allows you to enable or disable the hot plug support for each SATA port Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 5 4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature Enabled Enabled Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB Disabled Disables this function Chapter 2 Getting started Graphics Configuration Primary Display Auto Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Configuration options Auto PCIE PCI 2 5 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features V The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None Intel USB2 0 EHCI Controller Enabled Disabled Disables the Intel USB2 0 EHCI controller Enabled Enables the Intel USB2 0 EHCI controller Legacy USB Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the fu
42. RECH EE A SI SIEL EE MH VET ET A EK 0o HK ECH KC Korea Warning Statement BE 717 ARS WV 47 2 4 e AlE 72463 daags FE AANA Aee AS EAS spp BE AAA ASE NSU tat da 394r 9224 259 dasz 93444 sag ANAZAT YAN BEI el REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin Fei municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions Appendices ASUS contact inform
43. Sets the Space Bar on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Ctrl Esc Sets the Ctrl Esc key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Power Key Sets Power key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse Enabled Enables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PCI devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCI devices to generate a wake event Power On By PCIE Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to generate a wake event Enabled Enables Ring to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values RTC Alarm Date Days This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to select RTC alarm time days When you set the time to zero the RTC alarms everyday Use lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the time Hour Mimute Second Allows yo
44. TA 3 0Gb s connectors A You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives Due to H61 Chipset limitation AHCI Mode only works on Windows Vista Windows 7 Please use IDE Mode on Windows XP To configure the SATA type in BIOS click Advanced Mode gt Advanced tab gt SATA Configuration SATA Mode Selection See section 2 5 3 SATA Configuration for details When using hot plug and NCQ on Windows Vista Windows 7 set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to AHCI See section 2 5 3 SATA Configuration for details 4 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis a SPDIFOUT GND 1 Tel DIF OUT V The S PDIF module is purchased separately 1 28 Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 CPUandchassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 4 pin CHA FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector zx z S E tit 05225 i 5
45. This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector SENSE2_RETUR Roe OO 22 Ct PORT2L MIC2 MICPWR Line ik PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SENSE SEND Line s S HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pin definition compliant definition H61 PLUS Front panel audio connector A We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD If you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD See section 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down
46. Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 7 5 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so 2 7 6 Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Enabled Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19 Disabled Disables this function 2 7 7 Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program EZ Mode Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program 2 7 8 CSM Compatibility Support Module Allows you to configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Enabled Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows Security Update and Security Boot Chapter 2 Getting started L4 The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Devices Control
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48. agement Engine Interface Norton Internet Security Solution APRP Utility Click an item to install 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to donan locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS H61 PLUS 1 31 Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS A Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment ff ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive The Specials menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click Al Suite II 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation LA Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt Al Suite Il gt Al Suite II X XX XX to launch the Al Suite
49. ap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data e M Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default Ce position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure ff Ifthe steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper c again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For System failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values ASUS H61 PLUS 1 23 1 24 Keyboard and USB device wake up 3 pin KB USBPWB This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard and USB port 1 4 wake up feature When you set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard or using a USB device This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS This jumper is for the rear USB ports KB USBPWB 5V 5VSB Default B LL n r2 r3 as H61 PLUS Keyboard and USB device wake up USB device wake up 3
50. ation ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info asus com tw Web site WWW asus com tw Technical Support Telephone 86 21 38429911 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA 1 812 282 3777 1 510 608 4555 usa asus com 1 812 282 2787 1 812 284 0883 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany 49 2102 959911 www asus de www asus de sales 49 1805 010923 49 2102 9599 11 support asus com EUR 0 14 minute from a German fixed landline EUR 0 42 minute from a mobile phone ASUS H61 PLUS A 3 einjeubis usus Aner eueN O32 uonsod Gunpew Aju0juoo 23 100L2L son LOZ Bumueu 32 Bupuug urBaq oi resi LOZ SL uer ejeg uoneiejoog Bupjieu 3503 SANDE SHOU NA SI LLOZII 6002 8 2 ON 93 woneinbay 6002 Z 9 ON 23 voneinbay 8002 SLZL ON 23 uonejn amp es Bane di3 23 s2 1 6002 L1 Loes Z002 69009 Na DI LLOZZLV 1 098609 Na X OLOZ ZV Z002 59003 Na C 6002 LLv L 0s609 N3 O anpand GAT Da S6 900cX OLO
51. bled The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows a hyper threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously Enabled Two threads per activated core are enabled Disabled Only one thread per activated core is enabled ASUS H61 PLUS 2 17 Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disables this function Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enabled Enables the No Execution Page Protection Technology Disabled Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several Systems Disabled Disables this function Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Disabled Disables this function Enabled Allows you to turn on off the Mid Level Cache L2 streamer prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Disabled Disables this function Enabled Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio
52. city 1 1 2 ASUS DIGI VRM Digital Power Design for the CPU ASUS motherboards using the Intel H61 chipset employ precise digital voltage regulation for the CPU called DIGI VRM Voltage Regulation Modules digital power design The CPU voltage and VRM frequency are adjusted via either carefully developed automated modes or by using user defined profiles The effect is that DIGI VRM technology ensures greater energy efficiency and the best possible PC stability Engineered and tested to assure unmitigated performance ASUS H61 boards with DIGI VRM remain efficient and stability for reliable application in every scenario EPU EPU Energy Processing Unit the world s first real time system power saving chip automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage It offers a system wide energy optimization reduces fan noise and extends the component s lifespan Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 3 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS UEFI BIOS a UEFI compliant architecture offers the first mouse controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard only BIOS controls providing you with more flexibility convenience and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than the traditional BIOS versions It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than 2 2 TB ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features F12 BIOS snapsho
53. describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports Chapter 2 BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package vii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual A DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task AN CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to it complete a task AN IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task Va NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter mean
54. e component Before you install or remove any component switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED SB PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61 PLUS Onboard LED ASUS H61 PLUS 1 3 Motherboard overview 1 3 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 3 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis AN DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 3 Motherboard layout
55. e connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors Slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter
56. e motherboard components 1 6 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 6 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turnon the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card N When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 6 3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications 1 6 4 PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2 0 x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards t
57. ed Frequency xxx Allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency Use the and keys to adjust the value The values range from 200k Hz to 350k Hz with a 50k Hz interval 2 14 Chapter 2 Getting started CPU Power Phase Control Standard Allows you to control the power phase based on the CPU s demands Configuration options Standard Optimized Extreme Manual Adjustment j DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Extreme and Manual Mode The ce M thermal conditions should be monitored Manual Adjustment Medium This item appears only when you set the previous item to Manual Adjustment Select Ultra Fast for a faster response The reaction time will be longer when Regular is selected Configuration options Ultra Fast Fast Medium Regular CPU Power Duty Control T Probe DIGI VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component s phase T Probe Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance Extreme Select to maintain the current VRM balance CPU Current Capability 100 Allows you to configure the total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 N Choose a higher value when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power e Y support Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the Enter key You can also
58. from 2096 to 10096 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under 40 C the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 2 6 4 Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chapter 2 Getting started Chassis Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters L4 The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to
59. ges from switching power supply unit PSU ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC s loading The built in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment ASUS H61 PLUS 1 3 Low EMI A special low radiation design shields you from harmful electromagnetic exposure by eliminating 5096 of radiation 1 Radiation Deduction Design minimizes harmful electromagnetic radiation output with exclusive circuit design to cancel electrical charge 2 The Radiation Moat Design effectively blocks radiation to prevent discharge spread ESD Protect Your Computer with ESD Guards Electrostatic discharge ESD conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals causing damage to the computer ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment ASUS MyLogo2 Turn your favorite photos into 256 color boot logos to personalize your system ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user friendly utility that allows you to update
60. hat comply with the PCI Express specifications ASUS H61 PLUS 1 21 1 6 5 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications L PCle 3 0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1 22 PCIEx16 shared PCIEx1 1 shared PCIEx1 2 shared PCI 1 shared PCI 2 shared PCI 3 shared Realtek 8111F controller shared USB2 0 controller 1 shared USB2 0 controller 2 shared HD audio shared SATA controller 1 shared SATA controller 2 shared Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords E CLRTC E 23 EE se n Normal Clear RTC d Default ca CO H61 PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the c
61. ields General help Ca Advanced Configuration Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Disabled Enabled Active Processor Cores Limit CPUID Maximun Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Submenu item Pop up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration Monitor For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2 Getting started Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example Selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Back button This button appears when entering a submenu Press Esc or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press Enter Pop up window Select a menu item and press
62. imized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available devices that have a filesystem Chapter 2 Getting started Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit
63. isplays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed ASUS H61 PLUS 2 25 2 26 2 6 3 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the CPU Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 100 RPM 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters Va The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range
64. item to Enabled and allows you to select the EPU power saving mode Configuration options Auto Light Power Saving Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode 2 4 3 DRAM Timing Control The sub items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the and keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press Enter A Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this ep happens revert to the default settings 2 4 4 CPU Power Management The sub items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non turbo CPU ratio Use and lt gt keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled Disables this function Enabled The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production ASUS H61 PLUS 2 13 Turbo Mode Enabled Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions Disabled Disables this function L4 The first three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode items to Enabled
65. k that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and press Enter to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done AN This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure Chapter 2 Getting started 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file A Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61PLUS CAP The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Tum on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To
66. ld values can cause the system to malfunction ZE The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you J installed on the motherboard Ai Tweaker EPU Power Saving Mode gt DRAM Timing Control gt CPU Power Management gt DIGI URM CPU Voltage Offset Mode Sign CPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage UCCSA Voltage PCH Voltage Scroll down to display the following items Target DRAM Speed xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed Chapter 2 Getting started 2 4 1 Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency Configuration options Ivy Bridge CPU Auto DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1400MHz DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1800MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2000MHz DDR3 2133MHz DDR3 2200MHz DDR3 2400MHz DDR3 2600MHz DDR3 2666MHz DDR3 2800MHz Configuration options Sandy Bridge CPU Auto DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2133MHz DDR3 2400MHz 2 A The configuration options vary with the CPU types installed on the system Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting 2 4 2 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled EPU Setting Auto This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode
67. lity and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu Refer to section 2 9 Exit menu for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them ASUS H61 PLUS 2 5 2 6 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup Press Delete during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press Delete POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press Ctrb Alt Del simultaneously Pressthe reset button on the system chassis Pressthe power button to tum the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force reset from CH a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system AN The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard
68. msung K4B1G0846F M378B5273CH0 CH9 4GB DS Samsung K4B2G0846C W1333UA1GH 1GB ss HYNIX H5TQ1G83TFR W1333UB2GS 2GB DS Samsung K4B1G0846F W1333UB4GS 4GB DS Samsung K4B2G0846C W1333UX6GM 6GB 3x 2GB DS Micron OBF27D9KPT M2F2G64CB88B7N CG 2GB DS Elixir N2CB2G808N CG M2Y2G64CB8HA9N CG M2Y2G64CB8HC9N CG 2GB DS Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N CG Elixir N2CB2G808N CG KSRPCD313332G PATRIOT PM128M8D385 15 2GB DIMM PC3 10666 Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D KTG2G1333PG3 PSD31G13332H PSD31G13332 1GB Patriot PM64M8D38U 15 PSD32G13332H 2GB RMR1870ED48E8F 1333 2GB ELPIDA J1108BDBG DJ F SP001GBLTU133S01 1GB NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB elixir N2CB1680AN C6 SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB elixir N2CB1680AN C6 TMS1GB364D081 107EY 1GB TMS1GB364D081 138EY 1GB TMS2GB364D081 107EY 2GB TMS2GB364D081 138EY TMS2GB364D082 138EW 2GB 2GB E41302GP0 73BDB 2GB U2S24D30TP 13 3WVS31333 2G CNR 2GB AM3420803 13H Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No CT12864BA1067 8FF 1GB SS Chip Brand Chip NO Micron 9GF22D9KPT DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs Voltage CT25664BA1067 16FF 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT EBJ10UE8EDFO AE F 1GB ss ELPIDA J1108EDS
69. nabled ss 2 6 5 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support Enabled eese Boot MOMU 2 7 1 Fast Boot Enabled sinite detenti ident nx rins 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled eene 2 7 8 Bootup Numbock Stat On 222 irridet 2 7 4 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled enne 2 7 5 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS 2 7 6 Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled e 2 7 7 Setup Mode EZ Mode 1 3 ice cene ie 2 7 8 CSM Compatibility Support Module is 2 7 9 Security Boot 2 7 10 Boot Option Portes 2 7 4131 Boot Override PEE C dl eet 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility sss 2 8 2 ASUS SPD Information a 2 8 8 ASUS Q C Profile ite trt oe tee tere ie k PS ae gt A ee i eie ii siete Appendices nic i A 1 ASUS contact information E A 3 vi Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Befor
70. nction USB Single Port Control USB1 10 Enabled Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port Refer to the section 1 3 3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports L4 The USB port numbers may not be arranged in a consecutive order 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller ASUS H61 PLUS 2 21 2 22 The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to SPDIF for SPDIF audio output HDMI Sets to HDMI for HDMI audio output Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Realtek LAN controller Disabled Disables the controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Serial Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set
71. nd POST time Disabled For the fastest POST time all PS 2 devices will not be available until your computer enters the operating system Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST Enabled Select to load the network stack driver during POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen logo display feature Disabled Disables the full screen logo display feature Va Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature ASUS H61 PLUS 2 29 2 30 POST Delay Time 3 sec This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to Enabled This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot The values range from 0 to 10 seconds LA This feature will only work under normal boot Post Report 5 sec This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to Disabled This item allows you to Select a desired post report waiting time The values range from 1 to 10 seconds 2 7 3 Bootup NumLock State On On Sets the power on state of the NumLock to On Off Sets the power on state of the NumLock to Off 2 7 4
72. nnectors Supports Intel Rapid Start Technology and Intel Smart Connect Technology Supports on Intel Core processor family with Windows 7 operating system Realtek 8111F PCle Gigabit LAN controller Realtek ALC887 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8 channel audio output Intel H61 Express Chipset 10x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 6 ports at the mid board 4 ports at the back panel continued on the next page H61 PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features Rear panel ports Internal connectors jumpers ASUS DIGI VRM Digital Power Control Digital Power Design for the CPU ASUS 3 1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU EPU ASUS Exclusive Features Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB HDD support ASUS Anti Surge Protection ASUS Al Charger ASUS Al Suite II ASUS Low EMI ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fanless Design Stylish Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 The Network iControl feature does not support Windows XP Vista operating systems 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 1 x PS 2 keyboard port purple 1 x PS 2 mouse port green 1x COM port 1xLPT po
73. on properly Ff The following item appears when OS Type is set to Windows UEFI mode Key Management This item appears only when you set Secure Boot Mode to Custom It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Manage the Secure Boot Keys PK KEK db dbx Install Default Secure Boot keys Allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys Platform key PK Key exchange Key KEK Signature database db and Revoked Signatures dbx The Platform Key PK state will change from Unloaded mode to Loaded mode The settings are applied after reboot or at the next reboot ASUS H61 PLUS 2 31 LA Key exchange Key KEK refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key database KEK Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys PK Management The Platform Key PK locks and secures the firmware from any non permissible changes The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device Copy PK to File Allows you to store the PK to a USB storage device Delete PK Allows you to delete the PK from your system Once the PK is deleted all the system s Secure Boot keys will not be active Configuration options Yes No LA The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable KEK Management
74. p1eoq aujoN o gt y c I E8063 First Edition January 2013 Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT A
75. rt 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 x SATA 3 Gb s connectors 1 x 4 pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4 pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S PDIF Out connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector continued on the next page H61 PLUS specifications summary BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI BIOS PnP DMI v2 0 WfM 2 0 ACPI v2 0a SM BIOS v2 7 SLP 3 0 Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 F12 PrintScreen function F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information Manageability WiM 2 0 DMI v2 0 WOR by PME PXE Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version Form factor ATX form factor 12 in x 7 5 in 30 5 cm x 19 1 cm Z Specifications are subject to change without notice xi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 19 1em 7 5in DDR3 DIMM AT 64bit 240 pin module LAN USB12 ASUS H61 PLUS 30 5cm 12 0in JEE Gen Sep 1 ASM 1083 PCIEX1_2 Pelt
76. rts several chassis mounted functions 5 F PANEL el a iat PWR LED PWR BTN oll ca uuzz SE anac TO Ke D on b Sei DEEN a Ei Qus 5 2 Ca 3 9m aoa9z ER ea o os l dee HDD LED RESET H61 PLUS System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PWR LED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDD LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD Power Soft off button 2 pin PWR BTN This 2 pin connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER The 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings O SPEAKER 5V GND GND Speaker Out H61 PLUS Speaker out connector Chapter 1 Product introduction 1
77. s It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point to point links which allows increased bandwidth and stability Dual Channel DDR3 2200 O C 2133 O C 2000 O C 1866 O C 1600 1333 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200 O C 2133 O C 2000 O C 1866 O C 1600 1333 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications The dual channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel 3rd generation processors Due to the CPU behavior DDR3 2133 1866 memory modules runs at DDR3 2000 1800 MHz frequencies PCI Express 3 0 PCI Express 3 0 PCle 3 0 is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCle 2 0 The total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb s double the 16 Gb s of PCle 2 0 in x16 mode As such PCle 3 0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds combined with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by complete backward compatibility with PCle 1 0 and PCle 2 0 devices PCle 3 0 will become a must have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance as well as have the latest technology available to them PCI 3 0 speed is supported
78. s for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help d d The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada
79. s that you must press the Enter or Return key Keyi lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign viii H61 PLUS specifications summary Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd 2nd Generation Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium and Celeron processors Supports Intel 22nm 32nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 support depends on the CPU types Refer to www asus com for Intel CPU support list Intel H61 Express Chipset 2 x DIMMs max 16GB DDR3 2200 O C 2133 O C 2000 O C 1866 O C 1600 1333 1066 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel 3rd generation processors Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot blue at x16 mode 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots PCle 3 0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors Intel H61 Express Chipset 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb s co
80. size is enough at S3 entry Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad Intel R Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 5 3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port SATA Mode Selection AHCI Allows you to set the SATA configuration IDE Set to IDE when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Set to AHCI when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands SM Due to H61 Chipset limitation AHCI Mode only works on Windows Vista Windows 7 Please use IDE Mode on Windows XP S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST This item appears only when you set the previous item to IDE or AHCI Configuration options Enabled Disabled Hot
81. sts the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded Load dbx from File Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device Copy dbx from file Allows you to store the dbx to a USB storage device Delete the dbx Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system Configuration options Yes No Append dbx from file Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db s images cannot be loaded Va The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable 2 7 10 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press F8 after POST ASUS H61 PLUS 2 33 2 7 11 Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device 2 34 Chapter 2 Getting started 2 8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu gt ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility gt ASUS SPD Information
82. t 19 Capture Setup Mode Scroll down to display the following items CSM Compatibility Support Module gt Secure Boot Boot Option 1 Boot Option 2 gt Hard Drive BBS Priorities gt KingstonDT 101 G2 7639MB 2 28 Chapter 2 Getting started 2 7 1 Fast Boot Enabled Enabled Select to accelerate the boot speed Disabled Select to go back to normal boot LA The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to Enabled USB Support Partial Initialization Disabled All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time Full Initialization All USB devices will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time Partial Initialization For a faster POST time only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Auto Select any of these settings when PS 2 keyboard and mouse are installed These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled Auto For a faster POST time PS 2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS 2 devices have not been reconnected or changed If you disconnect or change PS 2 devices before restarting the system PS 2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS 2 devices Full Initialization For full system control PS 2 devices will be available during POST at any circumstances This process will exte
83. t hotkey F3 Shortcut for most accessed information ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect information detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a more convenient online experience TheASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows XP Vista operating systems Ai Charger Ai Charger is ASUS fast charging software that supports iPod iPhone and iPad Check your USB mobile device if it fully supports the BC 1 1 function The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device s conditions Ai Charger is only supported when you set the USB device wake up jumpers to 5VSB See section 1 7 Jumpers for details Al Suite II With its user friendly interface ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously It allows you to supervise fan speed control and voltage and sensor readings This all in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities ASUS Anti Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power sur
84. tall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 11 ASUS H61 PLUS mbly o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan asse p 1 5 System memory 1 5 1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets a 5 g a Channel Sockets S SE n Channel A DIMM A1 JE Channel B DIMM B1 LO ati DO ce 4 n c2 of H61 PLUS 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS H61 PLUS 1 13 1 14 1 5 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM Sockets A You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code D C from the same vendor Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules
85. terunt terna seinta siet Main MENU T M aias 2 8 1 System Language English se 2 3 2 System Date Day xxx xxxx een 2 3 8 System Time Jux va ax AEN 2 3 4 Security CR d UE 2 4 1 Memory Frequency Auto eren 2 4 2 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled A 2 13 2 4 8 DRAM Timing Control 244 CPU Power Management 245 DG EM ar niente esee rite Rh ena ns 2 4 6 CPU Voltage Offset Mode eene 2 15 2 4 7 DRAM Voltage Auto ntt 2 16 2 4 8 VGCSA Voltage Auto 25 erecta ition Aika 2 16 2 4 9 POH Voltage Auto s e itti hai 2 16 2 410 GRELL Voltage AUO entgeet irte 2 16 Advanced E E 2 17 2 5 1 CPU Configuration occ no a paka sok ii 2 17 2 5 2 PGH Configurationi ccu cocer etti eene 2 19 2 5 8 SATA Configuration 2 20 2 5 4 System Agent Configuration sessssssseiseriisrrssssesrissrrssnienrirsrrssnne 2 20 2 5 5 USB COnfiQWFAVON yok isi at vay akyon ees te conet i ated 2 21 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration see 2 21 2 5 7 AER eege aiaa 2 23 2 5 8 Network EE 2 24 Lipediurim ko skio 2 25 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature poo ChoocCF 2 25 2 6 2 CPU Chassis Fan Speed poxx RPM or Ignore N A 2 25 2 6 3 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled ia 2 6 4 Chassis Q Fan Control E
86. u to set the RTC alarm time Use lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the time ASUS H61 PLUS 2 23 2 24 2 5 8 Network Stack Network Stack Disabled This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disabled Enabled LA The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to Enabled Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support Configuration options Disabled Enable Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support Configuration options Disabled Enable Chapter 2 Getting started 2 6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings m em Monitor MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed CPU Q Fan Control CPU Fan Speed Lou Limit CPU Fan Profile Chassis Q Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed Lou Linit Chassis Fan Profile CPU Voltage 3 3U Voltage SU Voltage 12U Voltage Scroll down to display the following items 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures 2 6 2 CPU Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and d
87. uest please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTEK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents Safety IAfONNANON e vein vi About this guide vii H61 PLUS specifications summary eere enne ix Package Contents T xii Chapter 1 Product introduction LA LLU LE 1 1 1 1 1 Product nelle CN 1 1 1 1 2 ASUS DIGIE VAM iii iie dadaan 1 1 3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1 2 Before you proceed sees einen retener tnnt tenent 1 3 Motherboard overview ener nnn tnnt tenente ten 1 8 1 Placement directions siste besoin san asdsa a sa sasas ias a
88. use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the Enter key 2 4 6 CPU Voltage Offset Mode Offset Mode To offset the voltage by a positive or negative value Manual Mode Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage Offset Mode Sign This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to Offset Mode To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Offset Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU Offset voltage The values range from 0 005V to 0 635V with a 0 005V interval ASUS H61 PLUS 2 15 2 16 CPU Manual Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to Manual Mode and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage The values range from 0 800V to 1 990V with a 0 005V interval A Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage Setting a high voltage Ce may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable 2 4 7 DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 185V to 1 800V with a 0 005V interval A According to Intel CPU specification DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may E damage the CPU permanently We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V 2 4 8 VCCSA Voltage Auto Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage The values range from 0 7

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