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... 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......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...
... 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......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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...support an 8-channel audio output. 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™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 22nm/32nm CPU Supports... 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 ...
...support an 8-channel audio output. 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™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 22nm/32nm CPU Supports... 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 ...
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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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... ready The motherboard is in different geographic regions and your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to personalize your...supply unit (PSU). ASUS H61M-K 1-3 C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows ...
... ready The motherboard is in different geographic regions and your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to personalize your...supply unit (PSU). ASUS H61M-K 1-3 C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows ...
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...the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-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 Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about... memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a...
...the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-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 Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about... memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a...
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...CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-K CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 6.... USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND H61M-K USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans of the connector. ...
...CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-K CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 6.... USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND H61M-K USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans of the connector. ...
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... Getting started Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating ... function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to turn on /off the ...
... Getting started Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating ... function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to turn on /off the ...
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... the Enhanced Halt State. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. ASUS H61M-K 2-17 This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode... Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Use and keys to your CPU model. 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...
... the Enhanced Halt State. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. ASUS H61M-K 2-17 This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode... Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Use and keys to your CPU model. 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...