Asus H61M-C Specifications

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Motherboard

MotherboardH61M-K

Page 2 - First Edition

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

Page 3 - Contents

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

Page 4 - BIOS information

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

Page 5 - Appendices

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

Page 6 - Safety information

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

Page 7 - About this guide

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

Page 8 - Typography

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

Page 9

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

Page 10 - H61M-K specications summary

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

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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

Page 12 - Package contents

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

Page 13 - Product introduction

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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4 5ABCASUS H61M-K1-9

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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

Page 16 - 1.2 Before you proceed

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

Page 17 - 1.3 Motherboard overview

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

Page 18 - 1.3.3 Motherboard layout

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

Page 19 - 1.3.4 Layout contents

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

Page 20 - 1.4.1 CPU installation

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

Page 21 - ASUS H61M-K

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

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

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iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

Page 24 - 1.5 System memory

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

Page 25 - 1.5.2 Memory congurations

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

Page 26 - DDR3-2200 MHz capability

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

Page 27 - DDR3-1866 MHz capability

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

Page 28 - DDR3-1800 MHz capability

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

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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

Page 30 - DDR3-1333 MHz capability

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

Page 31 - DDR3 1066 MHz capability

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

Page 32 - 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM

• 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

Page 33 - 1.6 Expansion slots

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

Page 34

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

Page 35 - H61M-K Clear RTC RAM

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

Page 36 - 1.8.1 Rear panel ports

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

Page 37 - 1.8.2 Internal connectors

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

Page 38 - H61M-K ATX power connectors

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

Page 39 - H61M-K USB Device Wake Up

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

Page 40 - H61M-K CPU fan connector

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

Page 41 - Speaker Out

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

Page 42 - 1.9 Software support

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

Page 43

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

Page 44 - 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

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

Page 45 - Recovering the BIOS

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

Page 46 - 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

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

Page 47 - Updating the BIOS le

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

Page 48 - 2.2 BIOS setup program

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

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

Page 50 - Menu bar

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

Page 51

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

Page 52 - 2.3 Main menu

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

Page 53 - User Password

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

Page 54 - 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu

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

Page 55 - 2.4.4 CPU Power Management

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

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

Page 57 - 2.5 Advanced menu

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

Page 58

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

Page 59

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

Page 60 - 2.5.2 PCH 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

Page 61 - 2.5.3 SATA Conguration

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]

Page 62 - 2.5.5 USB Conguration

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

Page 63 - Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled]

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

Page 64 - 2.5.8 Network Stack

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

Page 65 - 2.6 Monitor menu

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

Page 66 - CPU Lower Temperature [20]

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

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

Page 68 - 2.7 Boot menu

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

Page 69 - 2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled]

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

Page 70 - 2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]

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

Page 71 - Launch CSM [Enabled]

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

Page 72 - 2.7.9 Secure Boot

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

Page 73

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

Page 74

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

Page 75 - 2.8 Tools menu

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

Page 76 - 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole

2-36Chapter 2: Getting started

Page 77 - 2.9 Exit menu

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

Page 78 - Chapter 2: Getting started

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

Page 79

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

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

Page 81 - ASUS contact information

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

Page 82 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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

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