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... (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to 1920 x1200@60Hz - Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology* and Intel® Smart Connect Technology** * Due to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution 1920x1200@60Hz - Package contents Check your retailer. H81M-K specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium®...
... (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to 1920 x1200@60Hz - Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology* and Intel® Smart Connect Technology** * Due to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution 1920x1200@60Hz - Package contents Check your retailer. H81M-K specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium®...
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ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - H81M-K specifications summary LAN Realtek® RTL8111G Gigabit LAN Controller Audio USB ASUS... module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output Intel® H81 Express Chipset - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (...
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - H81M-K specifications summary LAN Realtek® RTL8111G Gigabit LAN Controller Audio USB ASUS... module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output Intel® H81 Express Chipset - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (...
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VD2 PCIEX1_2 USBPW5-10 H81 7 F_PANEL CLRTC SPDIF_OUT USB56 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 AAFP USB78 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 ASUS H81M-K 1-3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 17.5cm(6.9in) 35 KBMS ASP ATX12V 1225 CPU_FAN DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA LGA1150 2 USB3_12 PS2_USBPW1-4 LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN AUDIO BATTERY H81M-K RTL 8111G PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® 64Mb BIOS 6 SPEAKER SB_PWR ALC 887-
VD2 PCIEX1_2 USBPW5-10 H81 7 F_PANEL CLRTC SPDIF_OUT USB56 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 AAFP USB78 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 ASUS H81M-K 1-3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 17.5cm(6.9in) 35 KBMS ASP ATX12V 1225 CPU_FAN DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA LGA1150 2 USB3_12 PS2_USBPW1-4 LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN AUDIO BATTERY H81M-K RTL 8111G PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® 64Mb BIOS 6 SPEAKER SB_PWR ALC 887-
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...and the socket contacts are not bent. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 7. H81M-K H81M-K CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap ...motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [dark brown]) 10. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150...
...and the socket contacts are not bent. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 7. H81M-K H81M-K CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap ...motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [dark brown]) 10. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 H81M-K Channel B DIMM_B1 H81M-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM ... heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS H81M-K 1-7 A DDR3 module is recommended to the DDR3 slot.
DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 H81M-K Channel B DIMM_B1 H81M-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM ... heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS H81M-K 1-7 A DDR3 module is recommended to the DDR3 slot.
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For effective use a more on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Press the retaining clips outward to Intel® chipset limitations, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on the socket. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do any of the following: -...; The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. • This motherboard does...
For effective use a more on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Press the retaining clips outward to Intel® chipset limitations, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on the socket. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do any of the following: -...; The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. • This motherboard does...
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... chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A shared shared - H - Turn on BIOS setup. 2. B shared - Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard...
... chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A shared shared - H - Turn on BIOS setup. 2. B shared - Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard...
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... RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-K SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1...~2 [yellow]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~2 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via...
... RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-K SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1...~2 [yellow]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~2 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via...