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H61M-C
Motherboard
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E8215 First Edition April 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
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii H61M-C specifications summary .............................................................................. ix Package contents ....................................................................................................... xi Chap
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2.3.1 System Language [English] ............................................................2-9 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .........................................................2-9 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ...................................................................2-9 2.3.4 Security ...........................................................................................2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ..............................................................................
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2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile .........................................................................2-30 2.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................................2-31 Appendices Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1 ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-3 v
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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. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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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 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
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu o
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H61M-C specifications summary ® CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / ® ® Core™ 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. ® Chipset Intel H61 Express Chipset Memory 2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066
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H61M-C specifications summary ASUS unique ASUS Anti-Surge Protection features ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS AI Charger ASUS AI Suite II Network iControl* ASUS Webstorage ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ® * The Network iControl feature does not support W indows XP/Vista operating systems. Other features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors Internal 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports connectors/ 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors ju
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LGA1155 USBPW5~10 CLRTC Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS CPU_FAN RT 8876 ATX12V USB34 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN RTL 8111F BATTERY AUDIO H61M-C PCIEX16 Super 64Mb ASM I/O PCIEX1_1 BIOS 1083 ® Intel H61 ALC PCI1 887 SB_PWR F_PANEL SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 USB910 SPEAKER AAFP ASUS H61M-C motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The ill
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Product introduction 1 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.
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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. * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support
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AI 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
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1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • 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
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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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H61M-C 1-5 ASUS
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LGA1155 USBPW5~10 CLRTC 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 3 5 17.8cm(7.0in) KBMS CPU_FAN RT 8876 ATX12V USB34 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN RTL 2 8111F BATTERY AUDIO H61M-C PCIEX16 Super 64Mb ASM PCIEX1_1 I/O BIOS 6 1083 ® Intel H61 ALC PCI1 887 SB_PWR 7 F_PANEL SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 USB910 SPEAKER AAFP 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction PS2_USBPW1~4 VGA COM LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 22.9cm(9
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1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. PS2 and USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4) 1-17 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-20 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 1-22 ® 4. Intel LGA1155 CPU socket 1-7 5. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-12 ® 6. Intel H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 1-21 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-4 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-23 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-16 10. Spe
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1.4.1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A A B 2 3 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
