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... may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which you . This offer is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under... transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
... may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which you . This offer is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under... transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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... chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Detailed descriptions 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. These documents are also provided. vii Where to...
... chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Detailed descriptions 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. These documents are also provided. vii Where to...
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... you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. H61M-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™...77W Thermal Design Power support. • The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Intel® H61 Express 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 Intel®...
... you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. H61M-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™...77W Thermal Design Power support. • The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Intel® H61 Express 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 Intel®...
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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) 1 x PS...
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) 1 x PS...
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xi H61M-K specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI v2.0, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 8.9 in x 6.9 in (22.6 cm x 17.5 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi H61M-K specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI v2.0, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 8.9 in x 6.9 in (22.6 cm x 17.5 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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 damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The...
... 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 damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The...
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...enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature ... transition offerred by complete backward compatibility with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS H61M-K 1-1 It provides improved performance by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. This provides great graphics performance. This means ...
...enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature ... transition offerred by complete backward compatibility with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS H61M-K 1-1 It provides improved performance by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. This provides great graphics performance. This means ...
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... connect to a PPPoE network for a more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. Ai Charger Ai Charger is ASUS fast-charging software that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged ...and Mic jacks. * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. See section 1.7 Jumpers for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with more confusion of inappropriate...
... connect to a PPPoE network for a more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. Ai Charger Ai Charger is ASUS fast-charging software that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged ...and Mic jacks. * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. See section 1.7 Jumpers for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with more confusion of inappropriate...
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... utilities. The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. C.P.R. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products...offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to adjust...
... utilities. The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. C.P.R. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products...offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to adjust...
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...memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - 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 effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does ...not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on...
...memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - 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 effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does ...not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on...
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...B8KJ9A FEIS (XMP) 2GB DS FLGE85F-B8MF7 MEEH (XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand APACER ApacerKZZC APACER HYNIX - DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 1.5V • • DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors APACER Apacer APACER CORSAIR CORSAIR...SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL HYNIX KINGMAX KINGMAX Part No. Timing AM5D6008BQQSCK AM5D5908DEQSCK AM5D6008BQQSCK - - 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.65V DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs · · · · · · · · - 10-10-10-27 1.50V · · - ...
...B8KJ9A FEIS (XMP) 2GB DS FLGE85F-B8MF7 MEEH (XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand APACER ApacerKZZC APACER HYNIX - DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 1.5V • • DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors APACER Apacer APACER CORSAIR CORSAIR...SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL HYNIX KINGMAX KINGMAX Part No. Timing AM5D6008BQQSCK AM5D5908DEQSCK AM5D6008BQQSCK - - 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.65V DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs · · · · · · · · - 10-10-10-27 1.50V · · - ...
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... - - - - - - - XHP284C3G-M XHR425C3G-M E226V8DOR480 6MD9639W E223X8BO648S N/A F209X8BR6413 N/A F211X8B0640A H5TQ2G83BFR PBC - - - 11-11-11-28 9-9-24 11-11-11-28 Voltage 1.5V 1.65V DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs · · · · 1.65V · 1.65V · · 1.5V · · 1.5V · · 1.65V · ·... · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · 1.5V · · - · ASUS H61M-K 1-17 DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... - - - - - - - XHP284C3G-M XHR425C3G-M E226V8DOR480 6MD9639W E223X8BO648S N/A F209X8BR6413 N/A F211X8B0640A H5TQ2G83BFR PBC - - - 11-11-11-28 9-9-24 11-11-11-28 Voltage 1.5V 1.65V DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs · · · · 1.65V · 1.65V · · 1.5V · · 1.5V · · 1.65V · ·... · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · 1.5V · · - · ASUS H61M-K 1-17 DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. K4B2G0846C - Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9-9-9-24 HYNIX Transcend MICRON - ASUS H61M-K 1-19 IJM22 D9PFJ - 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 OLD22D9LGK - DIMM socket support(optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs · · · · · · · · · ·...
... both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. K4B2G0846C - Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9-9-9-24 HYNIX Transcend MICRON - ASUS H61M-K 1-19 IJM22 D9PFJ - 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 OLD22D9LGK - DIMM socket support(optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs · · · · · · · · · ·...
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... the software drivers for later use . ASUS H61M-K 1-21 Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with ...conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and 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 the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system...
... the software drivers for later use . ASUS H61M-K 1-21 Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with ...conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and 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 the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system...
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... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. shared - - - - shared - - - - - shared - shared - shared - - - - - - - 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction IRQ... SATA controller 2 A B C D E shared - - - - - - - shared - - 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.
... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. shared - - - - shared - - - - - shared - shared - shared - - - - - - - 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction IRQ... SATA controller 2 A B C D E shared - - - - - - - shared - - 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.
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...15-pin port is set to this connector is for any DVI-D compatible device. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS H61M-K 1-25 DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB signal to support an 8-channel audio output. 6. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. Video... PIN 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.
...15-pin port is set to this connector is for any DVI-D compatible device. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS H61M-K 1-25 DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB signal to support an 8-channel audio output. 6. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. Video... PIN 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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.... • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. 2. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC H61M-K GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts ...+3 Volts PIN 1 H61M-K ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • ...4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
.... • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. 2. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC H61M-K GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts ...+3 Volts PIN 1 H61M-K ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • ...4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
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... the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans of the connector. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ 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. CPU_FAN CPU... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Both the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 6. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that...
... the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans of the connector. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ 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. CPU_FAN CPU... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Both the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 6. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that...
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... LED cable 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 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning... speaker. 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 the system power LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports...
... LED cable 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 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning... speaker. 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 the system power LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports...