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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xi 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.
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xi 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.
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... / i3 / Pentium® / Celerontm processors are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-1 It is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and...
... / i3 / Pentium® / Celerontm processors are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-1 It is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and...
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ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. 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 the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Simply shut down and...
ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. 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 the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Simply shut down and...
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The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-M LK R2.0 ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis ...
The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-M LK R2.0 ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis ...
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...™ i3, Pentium®, and CeleronTM processors. 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, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-7
...™ i3, Pentium®, and CeleronTM processors. 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, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-7
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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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... the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we...
... the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we...
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... CT12864BA1067.8FF KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G(low profile) KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-15 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - Timing 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 7-8-7-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 - DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS...
... CT12864BA1067.8FF KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G(low profile) KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-15 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - Timing 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 7-8-7-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 - DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS...
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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 they support. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-17 Keep the screw for the card. 2.
.... 1.6.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at 16x mode) that they support. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-17 Keep the screw for the card. 2.
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... To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Line In port (light blue). PS/2 Mouse port (green). ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-19 This port allows Gigabit connection to support an 8-channel audio output. Line Out port (lime). Refer to the audio configuration table below for a PS...
... To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Line In port (light blue). PS/2 Mouse port (green). ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-19 This port allows Gigabit connection to support an 8-channel audio output. Line Out port (lime). Refer to the audio configuration table below for a PS...
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... plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to hear system beeps and warnings. The speaker allows you are for details. 3. 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for...
... plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to hear system beeps and warnings. The speaker allows you are for details. 3. 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for...
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.... 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-23 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB910) These connectors are for USB...
.... 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-23 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB910) These connectors are for USB...
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... in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-25 PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P8H61-M LK R2.0 HD_LED RESET P8H61-M LK R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system...
... in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 1-25 PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P8H61-M LK R2.0 HD_LED RESET P8H61-M LK R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system...
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...all Windows® applications before 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 ... disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. 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 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
...all Windows® applications before 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 ... disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. 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 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
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... the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to... recover BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on the system. 2. You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the...
... the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to... recover BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on the system. 2. You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the...
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...prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. 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 17... all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. The BIOS ...
...prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. 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 17... all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. The BIOS ...
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...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 the ... side Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-7 The default screen for details. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section...
...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 the ... side Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-7 The default screen for details. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section...
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... of a field, select it and press to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of the field opposite the item. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of options. Pop-up window with...
... of a field, select it and press to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of the field opposite the item. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of options. Pop-up window with...
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... . 4. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. User Password If you have set...
... . 4. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. User Password If you have set...
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... keyboard and press . The values range from xxxxMHz (by CPU) to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to 3000MHz with a 50Mhz interval. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-13 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to the default setting. 2.4.3 iGPU Max. If this happens, revert to set the memory operating frequency.
... keyboard and press . The values range from xxxxMHz (by CPU) to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to 3000MHz with a 50Mhz interval. ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 2-13 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to the default setting. 2.4.3 iGPU Max. If this happens, revert to set the memory operating frequency.