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... 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 • If any of the above items is ...
... 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 • If any of the above items is ...
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... unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by utilizing serial point-to support onboard graphics out with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. ASUS H61M-K 1-1 It provides improved performance by complete backward compatibility with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. The total bandwidth for a x16...
... unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by utilizing serial point-to support onboard graphics out with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. ASUS H61M-K 1-1 It provides improved performance by complete backward compatibility with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. The total bandwidth for a x16...
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... of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings ... without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to energy consumptions. C.P.R. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 This all-in line with ASUS vision of fan speed to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility...
... of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings ... without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to energy consumptions. C.P.R. ASUS H61M-K 1-3 This all-in line with ASUS vision of fan speed to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility...
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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 Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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 Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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... transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4; System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. 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 ... Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 11. USBPW5~8) 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. ASUS H61M-K 1-7 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 7.
... transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4; System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. 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 ... Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 11. USBPW5~8) 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. ASUS H61M-K 1-7 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 7.
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS H61M-K 1-11
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS H61M-K 1-11
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...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 install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on its corresponding timing or the...is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. H61M-K Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install ...
...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 install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on its corresponding timing or the...is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. H61M-K Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install ...
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...; · - · · - · · - - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · 1.5V · · - · ASUS H61M-K 1-17 DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing - - - - 9-9-9-27 - - 9-9-9-27 - - - - - - - - - - - - Size SS/ DS Kingston KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G 4GB(2x2GB) SS Kingston KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB...
...; · - · · - · · - - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · - · · 1.5V · · - · ASUS H61M-K 1-17 DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing - - - - 9-9-9-27 - - 9-9-9-27 - - - - - - - - - - - - Size SS/ DS Kingston KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G 4GB(2x2GB) SS Kingston KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB...
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...DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT Elpida J1108EDSE-DJ-F 2GB DS 4GB DS Elpida J1108BFSE-DJ-F Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR- K4B1G0846F - A3P1GF3FGF - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DIMM socket support(optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs · · · · ·...183; · · · · · · · · DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS H61M-K 1-19 NT5CB256M8GN-CG - K4B2G0846C - K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - H5TQ2G83BZRH9C E207X8BO643Y N/A PE911-125E - 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 Voltage - 1.5V - K4B1G0846F 9 K4B2G0846C -
...DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT Elpida J1108EDSE-DJ-F 2GB DS 4GB DS Elpida J1108BFSE-DJ-F Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR- K4B1G0846F - A3P1GF3FGF - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DIMM socket support(optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs · · · · ·...183; · · · · · · · · DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS H61M-K 1-19 NT5CB256M8GN-CG - K4B2G0846C - K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - H5TQ2G83BZRH9C E207X8BO643Y N/A PE911-125E - 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 Voltage - 1.5V - K4B1G0846F 9 K4B2G0846C -
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... removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS H61M-K 1-21 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 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...
... removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS H61M-K 1-21 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 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...
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... cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.7 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. H61M-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H61M-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS... CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS H61M-K 1-23
... cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.7 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. H61M-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H61M-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS... CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS H61M-K 1-23
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...AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-K HD-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. USB... converted to output RGB signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to support an 8-channel audio output. 6. ASUS H61M-K 1-25 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. DVI-D port. This port is for details. To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis...
...AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-K HD-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. USB... converted to output RGB signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to support an 8-channel audio output. 6. ASUS H61M-K 1-25 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. DVI-D port. This port is for details. To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis...
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... SATA Configuration for details. 4. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. H61M-K SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 ...Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS H61M-K 1-27 Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode)....
... SATA Configuration for details. 4. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. H61M-K SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 ...Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS H61M-K 1-27 Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode)....
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...) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER H61M-K PIN 1 H61M-K Speaker Out Connector ASUS H61M-K 1-29 7. Ground HWRST# (NC) H61M-K PIN 1 +HD_LED RESET H61M-K System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off...
...) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER H61M-K PIN 1 H61M-K Speaker Out Connector ASUS H61M-K 1-29 7. Ground HWRST# (NC) H61M-K PIN 1 +HD_LED RESET H61M-K System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off...
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... methods: ASUS H61M-K 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Specials menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. The ASUS Update main... USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility ...
... methods: ASUS H61M-K 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Specials menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. The ASUS Update main... USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility ...
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...the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61M-K.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS H61M-K 2-3 DO NOT shut ...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. ...
...the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61M-K.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS H61M-K 2-3 DO NOT shut ...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. ...
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...the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS H61M-K 2-5 Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-K VER: 0303 DATE: 12/26/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...: A:\ A: H61M-K.CAP 8390656 2012-12-26 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] ...
...the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS H61M-K 2-5 Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-K VER: 0303 DATE: 12/26/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...: A:\ A: H61M-K.CAP 8390656 2012-12-26 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] ...
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... device is installed to the system. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H61M-K 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Selects the...
... device is installed to the system. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H61M-K 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Selects the...
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... press . Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. ASUS H61M-K 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button...
... press . Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. ASUS H61M-K 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button...
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... . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. To set an administrator password: 1. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. ASUS H61M-K 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then...
... . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. To set an administrator password: 1. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. ASUS H61M-K 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then...