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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. P8H61-M LK R2.0 ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xi Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. P8H61-M LK R2.0 ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xi Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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... controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celerontm processors are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of Line...
... controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celerontm processors are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of Line...
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...reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-3 ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ...ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to...
...reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-3 ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ...ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to...
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... circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LK R2.0 ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-5 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis...
... circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LK R2.0 ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-5 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis...
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... your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the... Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and CeleronTM processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. P8H61-M LK R2.0 P8H61-M LK R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard...
... your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the... Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and CeleronTM processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. P8H61-M LK R2.0 P8H61-M LK R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-11
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-11
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... version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-13 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for manual memory...
... version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-13 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for manual memory...
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... Chip NO. KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-15 CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - Size AD3U1333C2G9 2GB 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB TR3X6G1333C9 G 6GB(3x 2GB) CMD8GX3M4A1333C7...3rd generation processors. • Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
... Chip NO. KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-15 CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - Size AD3U1333C2G9 2GB 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB TR3X6G1333C9 G 6GB(3x 2GB) CMD8GX3M4A1333C7...3rd generation processors. • Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
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.... 1.6.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at 16x mode) that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-17 Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before installing...
.... 1.6.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at 16x mode) that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-17 Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before installing...
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... to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 1.8 1.8.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 34 9 8 7 6 5 1. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-19 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out...
... to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 1.8 1.8.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 34 9 8 7 6 5 1. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-19 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out...
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...in only one orientation. 2. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. SPEAKER P8H61-M LK R2.0 PIN 1 P8H61-M LK R2.0 Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-21 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is inadequate. • If you use ... system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V EATXPWR P8H61-M LK R2.0 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts PIN 1 +5V Standby Power OK GND +12V DC +12V DC +5 Volts GND...
...in only one orientation. 2. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. SPEAKER P8H61-M LK R2.0 PIN 1 P8H61-M LK R2.0 Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-21 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is inadequate. • If you use ... system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V EATXPWR P8H61-M LK R2.0 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts PIN 1 +5V Standby Power OK GND +12V DC +12V DC +5 Volts GND...
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... that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB56 USB910 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8H61-M LK R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8H61-M LK R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-23
... that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB56 USB910 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8H61-M LK R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8H61-M LK R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-23
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... panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-25 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ...
... panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-25 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ...
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... This utility is available in the future. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-1 Place the support DVD in case you ...update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The AI Suite II...
... This utility is available in the future. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-1 Place the support DVD in case you ...update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The AI Suite II...
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...the removable device into H61MLKR.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the... system while updating the BIOS! 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. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-3
...the removable device into H61MLKR.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the... system while updating the BIOS! 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. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-3
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...30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to ... Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LK R2.0 VER: 0305 DATE: 09/16/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61MLKR.CAP 8390656 2012-09-25...
...30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to ... Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LK R2.0 VER: 0305 DATE: 09/16/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61MLKR.CAP 8390656 2012-09-25...
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..., or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display ...can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for details. Refer to the system. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-7 You can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you...
..., or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display ...can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for details. Refer to the system. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-7 You can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you...
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... display the submenu, select the item and press . Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the previous menu screen. To change the settings. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-9 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program...
... display the submenu, select the item and press . Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the previous menu screen. To change the settings. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-9 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program...
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... item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-11
... item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-11
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... keyboard and press . Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to become unstable! ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz][DDR3-1066MHz][DDR3-1333MHz][DDR3-1400MHz][DDR3-1600MHz][DDR31800MHz][DDR3-1866MHz][DDR3-2000MHz][DDR3-2133MHz][DDR3-2200MHz][DDR32400MHz][DDR3-2600MHz...
... keyboard and press . Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to become unstable! ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz][DDR3-1066MHz][DDR3-1333MHz][DDR3-1400MHz][DDR3-1600MHz][DDR31800MHz][DDR3-1866MHz][DDR3-2000MHz][DDR3-2133MHz][DDR3-2200MHz][DDR32400MHz][DDR3-2600MHz...