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... FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of their respective companies, and are included in any form or by any warranty to , by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT...
... FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of their respective companies, and are included in any form or by any warranty to , by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT...
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... Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-8 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-13 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-20 1.6 Expansion slots 1-21 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-21 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-21 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-21 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-22 1.7 Jumpers...1-23 1.8 Connectors 1-24 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-24 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-25 1.9 Software support 1-30 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.9.2 Support DVD information...
... Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-8 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-13 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-20 1.6 Expansion slots 1-21 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-21 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-21 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-21 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-22 1.7 Jumpers...1-23 1.8 Connectors 1-24 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-24 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-25 1.9 Software support 1-30 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.9.2 Support DVD information...
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... mode). As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by utilizing serial point-to-point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability. ASUS H61M-K 1-1 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...
... mode). As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by utilizing serial point-to-point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability. ASUS H61M-K 1-1 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...
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... is ASUS fast-charging software that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. * Check your USB mobile device if it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set the USB device wake-up jumpers to +5VSB. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller 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...
... is ASUS fast-charging software that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. * Check your USB mobile device if it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set the USB device wake-up jumpers to +5VSB. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller 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...
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... the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to supervise fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. This is a user-friendly utility that allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 This all-in variety of useful profiles...
... the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to supervise fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. This is a user-friendly utility that allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 This all-in variety of useful profiles...
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...; processors. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. USBPW5~8) 2. H61M-K H61M-K CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. Intel® H61 Serial...
...; processors. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. USBPW5~8) 2. H61M-K H61M-K CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. Intel® H61 Serial...
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... frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Timing DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • ASUS H61M-K 1-13 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from the higher-sized channel...
... frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Timing DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • ASUS H61M-K 1-13 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from the higher-sized channel...
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... the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for later use...
... the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for later use...
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... recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS H61M-K 1-25 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I /O module cable to this connector. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to support an 8-channel audio output. 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. If...
... recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS H61M-K 1-25 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I /O module cable to this connector. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to support an 8-channel audio output. 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. If...
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... (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4; Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in reduced power mode). Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in sleep mode. ASUS H61M...
... (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4; Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in reduced power mode). Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in sleep mode. ASUS H61M...
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... W) fan power. • Both the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 6. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H61M-K CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-K CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. These are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches...
... W) fan power. • Both the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 6. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H61M-K CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-K CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. These are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches...
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... you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Refer to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction If Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD...
... you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Refer to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction If Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD...
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... Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk...
... Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk...
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2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61M-K.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The utility automatically checks...
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61M-K.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The utility automatically checks...
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... show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo...
... show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo...
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... screen fields and use the keys to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes and press . ASUS H61M-K 2-5 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 the BIOS file if you to exit BIOS Updater. ASUSTek BIOS Updater...
... screen fields and use the keys to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes and press . ASUS H61M-K 2-5 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 the BIOS file if you to exit BIOS Updater. ASUSTek BIOS Updater...
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... CPU types installed on the system. If this happens, revert to set the DRAM timing control features. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . If this menu may result in this menu allow 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 cause the system to the default setting. 2.4.2 iGPU Max. ASUS H61M...
... CPU types installed on the system. If this happens, revert to set the DRAM timing control features. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . If this menu may result in this menu allow 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 cause the system to the default setting. 2.4.2 iGPU Max. ASUS H61M...
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... enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] 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. Use and keys to your CPU model...
... enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] 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. Use and keys to your CPU model...
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... Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you set the previous item to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this function. 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 use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M...
... Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you set the previous item to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this function. 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 use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M...
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... USB port. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in a consecutive order. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started The USB port numbers may not be used by the iGPU. iGPU shared system memory size is detected, the item shows None. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is fixed in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. For Lucid Virtu MVP function supports, set...
... USB port. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in a consecutive order. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started The USB port numbers may not be used by the iGPU. iGPU shared system memory size is detected, the item shows None. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is fixed in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. For Lucid Virtu MVP function supports, set...