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... Super I/O PCIEX1_1 BATTERY ALC PCIEX1_2 887 AAFP SB_PWR USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 Intel® H61 CLRTC SPEAKER 64Mb BIOS ASUS H61M-K motherboard User Guide SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 EATXPWR 2 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is ...
... Super I/O PCIEX1_1 BATTERY ALC PCIEX1_2 887 AAFP SB_PWR USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 Intel® H61 CLRTC SPEAKER 64Mb BIOS ASUS H61M-K motherboard User Guide SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 EATXPWR 2 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is ...
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... supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. ASUS H61M-K 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is in sleep mode. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize...
... supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. ASUS H61M-K 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is in sleep mode. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize...
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... a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 It allows you to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color ...different utilities. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in different ...
... a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 It allows you to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color ...different utilities. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in different ...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis H61M-K ASUS H61M-K 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis H61M-K ASUS H61M-K 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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... contacts are not bent. ASUS H61M-K 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4; H61M-K H61M-K CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug ...on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the ...
... contacts are not bent. ASUS H61M-K 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4; H61M-K H61M-K CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug ...on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the ...
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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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...-channel configuration. 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 H61M-K Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz...
...-channel configuration. 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 H61M-K Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz...
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...; · - · · - · · - - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · 1.5V · · - · ASUS H61M-K 1-17 KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 11-11-11-28 - - - - - 8 - - 8 - - 9 - - 9 - - 9-9-9-27 Kingston D2568GEROPGGBU - - - - - - 9 - - 9-9-9-27 PSC PSC Transcend SEC 222HYKO Transcend ADATA ADATA HYNIX - DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors...
...; · - · · - · · - - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · 1.5V · · - · ASUS H61M-K 1-17 KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 11-11-11-28 - - - - - 8 - - 8 - - 9 - - 9 - - 9-9-9-27 Kingston D2568GEROPGGBU - - - - - - 9 - - 9-9-9-27 PSC PSC Transcend SEC 222HYKO Transcend ADATA ADATA HYNIX - DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors...
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... 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. ASUS H61M-K 1-19 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. K4B1G0846D-HCH9(ECC) - Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9-9-9-24 HYNIX Transcend MICRON - DIMM socket support(optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs · ·.../DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 2GB DS 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT Elpida J1108EDSE-DJ-F 2GB DS 4GB DS Elpida J1108BFSE-DJ-F Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR- Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
... 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. ASUS H61M-K 1-19 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. K4B1G0846D-HCH9(ECC) - Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9-9-9-24 HYNIX Transcend MICRON - DIMM socket support(optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs · ·.../DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 2GB DS 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT Elpida J1108EDSE-DJ-F 2GB DS 4GB DS Elpida J1108BFSE-DJ-F Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR- Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
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... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS H61M-K 1-21 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between...
... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS H61M-K 1-21 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between...
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... the computer. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. H61M-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H61M-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS H61M-K 1-23
... the computer. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. H61M-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H61M-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS H61M-K 1-23
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... See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for any DVI-D compatible device. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. ASUS H61M-K 1-25 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect ...1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-K HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-K Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard...
... See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for any DVI-D compatible device. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. ASUS H61M-K 1-25 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect ...1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-K HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-K Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard...
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... each USB port; USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. ASUS H61M-K 1-27 Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to wake...Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in sleep mode. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 4. H61M-K SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1...
... each USB port; USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. ASUS H61M-K 1-27 Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to wake...Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in sleep mode. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 4. H61M-K SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1...
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Ground HWRST# (NC) H61M-K PIN 1 +HD_LED RESET H61M-K System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This 2-pin connector ... lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER H61M-K PIN 1 H61M-K Speaker Out Connector ASUS H61M-K 1-29 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive...
Ground HWRST# (NC) H61M-K PIN 1 +HD_LED RESET H61M-K System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This 2-pin connector ... lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER H61M-K PIN 1 H61M-K Speaker Out Connector ASUS H61M-K 1-29 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive...
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... package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-K 2-1 Place the support DVD in the future. The Specials menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then...
... package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-K 2-1 Place the support DVD in the future. The Specials menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then...
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...checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS H61M-K 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive...when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to the...
...checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS H61M-K 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive...when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to the...
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Restart your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS H61M-K 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA ...updating the BIOS file if you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-K VER: 0303 DATE: 12/26/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61M-K.CAP 8390656 2012-12-26 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/...
Restart your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS H61M-K 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA ...updating the BIOS file if you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-K VER: 0303 DATE: 12/26/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61M-K.CAP 8390656 2012-12-26 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/...
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... appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 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 boot device...
... appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 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 boot device...
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... corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. To display the submenu, select the item and press . You cannot select an item that item. ASUS H61M-K 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the...
... corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. To display the submenu, select the item and press . You cannot select an item that item. ASUS H61M-K 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the...
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... shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS H61M-K 2-11 From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. To change an administrator password: 1.
... shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS H61M-K 2-11 From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. To change an administrator password: 1.