Asus H61M-K User Manual

MotherboardH61M-K

xASUS unique featuresASUS Anti-Surge ProtectionASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)ASUS MyLogo 2ASUS EZ-Flash 2ASUS Fan XpertASUS AI ChargerASUS Crash Free BIOS3A

xiH61M-K specications summarySpecications are subject to change without notice.BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACP

xiiPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.ASUS H61M-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s cablesUser Guide1 x I/O Shield

1.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsLGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® proces

Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyIntel® Rapid Start Technology allows your system to receive updates for your web applications in real-time even when your

AI Suite IIWith its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities s

1.2 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.• Unplug t

H61M-K1.3 Motherboard overview1.3.1 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct ori

1.3.3 Motherboard layoutH61M-KPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2SPEAKERCLRTCUSBPW1-4USBPW5-8USB78USB56AAFPATX12VEATXPWRCPU_FANCHA_FANBATTERYSuperI/OALC887RTL811

Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contact

iiE8088First EditionMarch 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software d

1.4.1 CPU installationThe LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.12 3AABChapter 1

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1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly21AABBASUS H61M-K1-11

1.5 System memory1.5.1 OverviewThis motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module ha

1.5.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You may install varying memor

DDR3-2600 MHz capabilityDDR3-2400 MHz capabilityDDR3-2250 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support

DDR3-2133 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip No.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (optional)1DIMM 2DIMMsCORSAIR CMT16GX3M4X2133C9

DDR3-1600 MHz capability(continued on the next page)DDR3-1800 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket sup

DDR3-1600 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (optional)1DIMM 2DIMMsKingston KHX1600C9D3P1K2/

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support(optional)1DIMM 2DIMMsA-DATA AD3U1333C2G9 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509HNA112

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support(optional)1DIMM 2DIMMsMicron MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS Micron OJD12D9L

1.5.3 Installing a DIMM123To remove a DIMMBAAChapter 1: Product introduction1-20

1.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that

IRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HPCIEx16 shared – – – – – – –PCIEx1_1 – – – shared – – – –PCIEx1_2 shared – – – – – – –Realtek 8111F

1.7 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of da

1.8 Connectors1.8.1 Rear panel ports1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse.2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connectio

To congure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.6. USB 2.0 ports 1

• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) a

3. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4)These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via

ivBIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-12.1.1 ASUS Update utility ...

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are

7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-)This 2-pin

1.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating S

ASUS H61M-K2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the

2-2Chapter 2: Getting startedUpdating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site near

ASUS H61M-K2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it f

2-4Chapter 2: Getting started2.1.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to c

ASUS H61M-K2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater:1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.2

2-6Chapter 2: Getting started2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include

ASUS H61M-K2-7EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic s

v2.7.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] ... 2-282.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ...

2-8Chapter 2: Getting startedAdvanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gu

ASUS H61M-K2-9Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu

2-10Chapter 2: Getting started2.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu pro

ASUS H61M-K2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing t

2-12Chapter 2: Getting started2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing

ASUS H61M-K2-132.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto]Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MH

2-14Chapter 2: Getting startedTurbo Mode [Enabled][Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic conditions.[Disable

ASUS H61M-K2-152.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cautious when changi

2-16Chapter 2: Getting startedActive Processor Cores [All]Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Congura

ASUS H61M-K2-17CPU C3 Report [Auto]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.[Auto] Set this item automatically.[Disabled] Disables th

viSafety informationElectrical safetyTo prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the s

2-18Chapter 2: Getting startedIntel(R) Smart Connect TechnologyISCT Conguration [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT conguration. Con

ASUS H61M-K2-19Due to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP.S.M.A.R.T. Statu

2-20Chapter 2: Getting startediGPU Memory [Auto]Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Conguration

ASUS H61M-K2-212.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.[Disabled] Disa

2-22Chapter 2: Getting started2.5.7 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off]

ASUS H61M-K2-232.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.2.6.1 CPU Te

2-24Chapter 2: Getting started2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageThe onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage

ASUS H61M-K2-25Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the approp

2-26Chapter 2: Getting started2.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the following items

ASUS H61M-K2-272.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled][Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed.[Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot.The following fou

viiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gu

2-28Chapter 2: Getting startedPOST Delay Time [3 sec]This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select

ASUS H61M-K2-292.7.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)Allows you to congure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the vario

2-30Chapter 2: Getting started2.7.9 Secure BootAllows you to congure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system fro

ASUS H61M-K2-31PK ManagementThe Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the rmware from any non-permissible changes. The system veries the PK before you

2-32Chapter 2: Getting startedDB ManagementThe db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system l

ASUS H61M-K2-332.7.10 Boot Option PrioritiesThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device it

2-34Chapter 2: Getting started2.8.3 ASUS O.C. ProleThis item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Prole Status items show

ASUS H61M-K2-352.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to

2-36Chapter 2: Getting started

ASUS H61M-KA-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.DA

A-2AppendicesCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from d

ASUS H61M-KA-3ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

A-4AppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIP

ix(continued on the next page)H61M-K specications summaryCPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium®, and