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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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... ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. • Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. Resolution: 2048x1536@75Hz Max. H61M-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd ... max. 16GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32...
... ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. • Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. Resolution: 2048x1536@75Hz Max. H61M-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd ... max. 16GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32...
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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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... carbon footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 This all-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from...fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient...
... carbon footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 This all-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from...fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient...
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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 Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Memory module with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of.... • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. The stability and compatibility 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...
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 Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Memory module with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of.... • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. The stability and compatibility 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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... the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H61M-K CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-K CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. 5. Do ...
... the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H61M-K CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-K CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. 5. Do ...
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...2: Getting started 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. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.... (0). 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. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache...
...2: Getting started 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. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.... (0). 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. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache...
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... item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. ASUS H61M-K 2-17 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. This item should be enabled in order to enable ...EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. The valid value...
... item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. ASUS H61M-K 2-17 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. This item should be enabled in order to enable ...EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. The valid value...