Asus H61M-A/USB3, H61M-PLUS, H61MA, H61MAUSB3, H61MPLUS 1.8.2Internal connectors

7.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

8.USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only).

These two ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in H61M-A.

9.HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.

10.DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I.

11.PS/2 Keyboard port. This port connects to a PS/2 keyboard.

1.8.2Internal connectors

1.Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

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.

AGND NC SENSE1 RETUR

SENSE2 RETUR

AGND NC NC

NC

AAFP
PIN 1	SENSESEND PORT2 L
PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R	SENSESEND PORT2 L
H61M-PLUS

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

PIN 1

Line out_L

NC

Line out_R

MICPWR

MIC2

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

H61M-PLUS Front panel audio connector

• 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.

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Contents

Page Page Contents Page Page Electrical safety Operation safety How this guide is organized Where to find more information Conventions used in this guide Typography H61M series specifications summary H61M-Seriesspecifications summary Page Package contents 1.1.1Product highlights 1.1.2ASUS Exclusive Features Page 1.2Before you proceed 1.3.1Placement direction 1.3.2Screw holes 1.3.3Motherboard layout 1.3.4Layout contents 1.4.1CPU installation Page 1.4.2CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Page 1.5.1Overview 1.5.2Memory configurations Page Page 1.5.3Installing a DIMM 1.6.1Installing an expansion card 1.6.2Configuring an expansion card 1.6.3PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1.6.4PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot Page 1.7Jumpers Page 1.8.1Rear panel ports 1.8.2Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1.9.1Installing an operating system 1.9.2Support DVD information 2.1.1ASUS Update utility 2.1.2ASUS EZ Flash 2.1.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2.1.4ASUS BIOS Updater Page BIOS menu screen Page Page Page 2.3.1System Language [English] 2.3.2System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] 2.3.3System Time [xx:xx:xx] 2.3.4Security Page 2.4.1Memory Frequency [Auto] 2.4.2iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] 2.4.3EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] 2.4.4DRAM Timing Control 2.4.5CPU Power Management 2.4.6DIGI+ VRM Page 2.5.1CPU Configuration Page 2.5.2PCH Configuration 2.5.3SATA Configuration 2.5.4System Agent Configuration 2.5.5USB Configuration 2.5.6Onboard Devices Configuration 2.5.7APM 2.5.8Network Stack 2.6.1CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] 2.6.2CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] 2.6.3CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 2.6.4CPU Q-FanControl [Enabled] 2.6.5Chassis Q-FanControl [Enabled] 2.6.6Anti Surge Support [Enabled] 2.7Boot menu 2.7.1Fast Boot [Enabled] 2.7.2Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 2.7.3Bootup NumLock State [On] 2.7.4Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] 2.7.5Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] 2.7.6Setup Mode [EZ Mode] 2.7.7CSM (Compatibility Support Module) 2.7.8Security Boot Page 2.7.9Boot Option Priorities 2.7.10Boot Override 2.8.1ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2.8.2ASUS SPD Information 2.8.3ASUS O.C. Profile 2.9Exit menu Page Federal Communications Commission Statement IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea Warning Statement REACH ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)