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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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.... • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • ...
.... • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • ...
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...: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such...warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this ...
...: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such...warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this ...
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.... xii 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 •...
.... xii 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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...for Intel® 3rd/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®, and Celeron® ... PCIe 2.0 devices. Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to -point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability. ASUS H61M-K 1-1 As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with ...
...for Intel® 3rd/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®, and Celeron® ... PCIe 2.0 devices. Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to -point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability. ASUS H61M-K 1-1 As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with ...
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... BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your PC's loading. ErP ready The motherboard is in different geographic regions and your system. This is European Union...180;s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements with no need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 The...
... BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your PC's loading. ErP ready The motherboard is in different geographic regions and your system. This is European Union...180;s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements with no need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 The...
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...The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching ...the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. H61M-K SB_PWR ON...
...The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching ...the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. H61M-K SB_PWR ON...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis H61M-K ASUS H61M-K 1-5
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis H61M-K ASUS H61M-K 1-5
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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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...ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7, i5, i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. H61M-K H61M...-K CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS H61M-K 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-...
...ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7, i5, i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. H61M-K H61M...-K CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS H61M-K 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-...
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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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... Voltage support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • ASUS H61M-K 1-13 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Chip NO. Check with the retailer...vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. H61M-K Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped...
... Voltage support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • ASUS H61M-K 1-13 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Chip NO. Check with the retailer...vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. H61M-K Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped...
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...sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion... for later use . Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS H61M-K 1-21 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications.
...sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion... for later use . Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS H61M-K 1-21 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications.
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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 - - - - 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 - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - - - 1-22 Chapter 1: Product ...
... 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 - - - - 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 - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - - - 1-22 Chapter 1: Product ...
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... audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I 10. ASUS H61M-K 1-25 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. DVI-D port. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB signal to CRT and isn't compatible...-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. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you ...
... audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I 10. ASUS H61M-K 1-25 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. DVI-D port. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB signal to CRT and isn't compatible...-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. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you ...
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...pin chassis fan are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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...
...pin chassis fan are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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...
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... contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, ...enabled on your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities,... for better compatibility 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 run the Support DVD...
... contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, ...enabled on your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities,... for better compatibility 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 run the Support DVD...
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...: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. ...motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS H61M-K 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS...
...: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. ...motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS H61M-K 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS...
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...motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to the USB port. 3. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. ASUS H61M...-K 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you press to recover BIOS setting. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
...motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to the USB port. 3. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. ASUS H61M...-K 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you press to recover BIOS setting. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...