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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...
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...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • ... to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • ... to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix...
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... warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS... information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. How this guide This user...
... warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS... information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. How this guide This user...
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... models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS RT 8876 ATX12V CPU_FAN DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA USBPW1-4 LGA1155 USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN H61M-K PCIEX16 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 •...
... models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS RT 8876 ATX12V CPU_FAN DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA USBPW1-4 LGA1155 USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN H61M-K PCIEX16 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 •...
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ASUS H61M-K 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core... Express controllers integrated to a more efficient computing experience. Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of your system memory to boost system performance. The total bandwidth for.../2nd Generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium®,...
ASUS H61M-K 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core... Express controllers integrated to a more efficient computing experience. Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of your system memory to boost system performance. The total bandwidth for.../2nd Generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium®,...
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.... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk... default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 This all-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. C.P.R. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to supervise fan speed control, and ...
.... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk... default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 This all-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. C.P.R. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to supervise fan speed control, and ...
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... is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. H61M-K SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-K Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you should shut down...
... is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. H61M-K SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-K Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you should shut down...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis H61M-K ASUS H61M-K 1-5 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 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis H61M-K ASUS H61M-K 1-5 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 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 3 5 17.5cm(6.9in) KBMS RT 8876 ATX12V CPU_FAN DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA USBPW1-4 LGA1155 22.6cm(8.9in) USB34 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 2 RTL 8111F CHA_FAN AUDIO H61M-K PCIEX16 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 Super PCIEX1_1 I/O BATTERY Intel® 6 H61 ALC PCIEX1_2 887 SB_PWR USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS 7 AAFP SPEAKER 12 11 1 10 9 8 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 3 5 17.5cm(6.9in) KBMS RT 8876 ATX12V CPU_FAN DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA USBPW1-4 LGA1155 22.6cm(8.9in) USB34 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 2 RTL 8111F CHA_FAN AUDIO H61M-K PCIEX16 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 Super PCIEX1_1 I/O BATTERY Intel® 6 H61 ALC PCIEX1_2 887 SB_PWR USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 CLRTC 64Mb BIOS 7 AAFP SPEAKER 12 11 1 10 9 8 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. ASUS H61M-K 1-7 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 7. H61M-K H61M-K CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the...
... LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. ASUS H61M-K 1-7 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 7. H61M-K H61M-K CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the...
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A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 H61M-K Channel B DIMM_B1 H61M-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 H61M-K Channel B DIMM_B1 H61M-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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... use a more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. H61M-K Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Check with the retailer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs)...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 Chip NO. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - The stability and compatibility of the same...
... use a more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. H61M-K Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Check with the retailer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs)...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 Chip NO. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - The stability and compatibility of the same...
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...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 came with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS H61M-K 1-21 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change ...
...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 came with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS H61M-K 1-21 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change ...
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... PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 Realtek 8111F controller USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 A B C D E shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. shared - - - - shared - - PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by ...
... PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 Realtek 8111F controller USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 A B C D E shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. shared - - - - shared - - PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by ...
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... converted to output RGB signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. If you... to [HD]. This port is set the item to this connector. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS H61M-K 1-25
... converted to output RGB signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. If you... to [HD]. This port is set the item to this connector. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS H61M-K 1-25
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...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. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at the ...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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU...
...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. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at the ...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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU...
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...(OS). Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your ... and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ...
...(OS). Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your ... and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ...
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... 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-K 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions 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 in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then...
... 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-K 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions 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 in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then...
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... the BIOS! 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... checks the devices for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. ASUS H61M-K 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to restore the...
... the BIOS! 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... checks the devices for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. ASUS H61M-K 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to restore the...