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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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...• Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply ...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 retailer. If you are not damaged....
...• Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply ...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 retailer. If you are not damaged....
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... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 change system ...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. vii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 change system ...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. vii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
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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 ...
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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... 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®...Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of PCIe 2.0 (in the world. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS H61M-K 1-1 As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an ...
... 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®...Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of PCIe 2.0 (in the world. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS H61M-K 1-1 As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an ...
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...and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan ... control, and voltage and sensor readings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your PC's loading. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 It allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to...
...and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan ... control, and voltage and sensor readings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your PC's loading. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 It allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to...
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...from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. H61M-K SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-K Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to ... the power cable before touching any component, switch off mode. 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or ...
...from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. H61M-K SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-K Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to ... the power cable before touching any component, switch off mode. 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or ...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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. 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 rear part of the chassis H61M-K ASUS H61M-K 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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. 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 rear part of the chassis H61M-K ASUS H61M-K 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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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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... shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 11. ASUS H61M-K 1-7 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. Front panel audio...
... shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 11. ASUS H61M-K 1-7 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. Front panel audio...
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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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...standard. Use a maximum of accessing information from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is the...Voltage support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • ASUS H61M-K 1-13 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. •...
...standard. Use a maximum of accessing information from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is the...Voltage support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • • ASUS H61M-K 1-13 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. •...
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...making the 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 they support. ASUS H61M-K 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an ...
...making the 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 they support. ASUS H61M-K 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an ...
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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 - PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel...
... 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 - PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel...
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... Bus (USB) ports are for any DVI-D compatible device. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. 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, set the Front Panel Type item...) This connector is for details. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. ASUS H61M-K 1-25 To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I 10.
... Bus (USB) ports are for any DVI-D compatible device. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. 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, set the Front Panel Type item...) This connector is for details. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. ASUS H61M-K 1-25 To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I 10.
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... Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. 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. USB connectors (10-1 pin... and 4-pin chassis fan are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 6. These are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. ...
... Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. 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. USB connectors (10-1 pin... and 4-pin chassis fan are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 6. These are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. ...
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...ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is 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 avail all motherboard...; Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Always install ...
...ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is 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 avail all motherboard...; Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Always install ...
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...updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-K 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you need to launch the AI Suite II utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI...II Quick Bar appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 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...
...updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-K 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you need to launch the AI Suite II utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI...II Quick Bar appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 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...
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...The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. ASUS H61M-K 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability,...can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool ...
...The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. ASUS H61M-K 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability,...can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool ...