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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M-K specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Central Processing 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...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M-K specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Central Processing 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...
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... Chipset 2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express ... slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots • PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. H61M-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7, Core™ ...
... Chipset 2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express ... slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots • PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. H61M-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7, Core™ ...
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H61M-K specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS AI Charger ASUS Crash Free BIOS3 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Network iControl* ASUS Webstorage • The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple...
H61M-K specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS AI Charger ASUS Crash Free BIOS3 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Network iControl* ASUS Webstorage • The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple...
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... C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in different geographic regions and your system. This is an ... offers diverse and ease to use functions, with ASUS vision of fan speed to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to supervise fan speed control...
... C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in different geographic regions and your system. This is an ... offers diverse and ease to use functions, with ASUS vision of fan speed to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to supervise fan speed control...
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Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. H61M-K H61M-K CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after ...PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS H61M-K 1-7 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. USBPW5~8) 2. USB 2.0 connectors (10...
Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. H61M-K H61M-K CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after ...PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS H61M-K 1-7 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. USBPW5~8) 2. USB 2.0 connectors (10...
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DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A A B 2 3 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 1.4.1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket.
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1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS H61M-K 1-11
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS H61M-K 1-11
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... 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 Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Memory module with the same CAS latency. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS... support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chip NO. 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 its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is not...
... 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 Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Memory module with the same CAS latency. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS... support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chip NO. 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 its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is not...
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...Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS H61M-K 1-23 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. The onboard button...parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. For system failure due to reenter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the ...
...Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS H61M-K 1-23 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. The onboard button...parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. For system failure due to reenter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the ...
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...USBPW5~8) Set this jumper to +5V to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. ASUS H61M-K 1-27 See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • When using the... connected USB devices. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-K USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-K USB Device Wake Up • The USB device...
...USBPW5~8) Set this jumper to +5V to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. ASUS H61M-K 1-27 See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • When using the... connected USB devices. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-K USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-K USB Device Wake Up • The USB device...
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... IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-K CPU fan connector Do not forget ...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC H61M-K PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND H61M-K USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable... to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 5. CPU and chassis fan ...connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Both the 4-pin CPU...
... IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-K CPU fan connector Do not forget ...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC H61M-K PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND H61M-K USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable... to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 5. CPU and chassis fan ...connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Both the 4-pin CPU...
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...changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS H61M-K 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority • The ... press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or...
...changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS H61M-K 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority • The ... press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or...
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The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed.
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed.
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...system to become unstable! Use / to adjust the value. 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-... setting. 2.4.2 iGPU Max. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to your CPU model. The values range from xxxMHz (by CPU) to 3000MHz with the CPU types installed on the system. ASUS H61M-K 2-13 The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. If this...
...system to become unstable! Use / to adjust the value. 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-... setting. 2.4.2 iGPU Max. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to your CPU model. The values range from xxxMHz (by CPU) to 3000MHz with the CPU types installed on the system. ASUS H61M-K 2-13 The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. If this...
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.... Use the and keys to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores. Use and key to adjust the value. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores...
.... Use the and keys to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores. Use and key to adjust the value. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores...
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... settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. ASUS H61M-K 2-15 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to malfunction. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to the...
... settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. ASUS H61M-K 2-15 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to malfunction. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to the...
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... /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to zero (0). Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to boot even...
... /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to zero (0). Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to boot even...
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...function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. ASUS H61M-K 2-17 Use and keys to run faster than marked frequency in order to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the...Enhanced Halt State. 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 your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [...
...function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. ASUS H61M-K 2-17 Use and keys to run faster than marked frequency in order to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the...Enhanced Halt State. 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 your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [...
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...(RPM). Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the following items: 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. If the fan is not connected to change the fan settings. ...2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Scroll down to display the detected speed. ASUS H61M-K 2-...
...(RPM). Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the following items: 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. If the fan is not connected to change the fan settings. ...2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Scroll down to display the detected speed. ASUS H61M-K 2-...