Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product H61M-K Asus
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Motherboard H61M-K.
ii E8088 First Edition March 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmit.
iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ................................................................................................
iv BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................................. 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................................ 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ....
v 2.7.4 W ait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] ....................................................... 2-28 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ........................................... 2-28 2.7.6 INT19 T rap Response [Postponed] .................
vi Safety information Electrical safety T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
ix (continued on the next page) H61M-K specications summary CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors Supports Intel ® 22nm/32nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.
x ASUS unique features ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS AI Charger ASUS Crash Free BIOS3 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Network iControl* ASUS Webstorage • The Network iControl feature does not support Windows ® XP/V ista operating systems.
xi H61M-K specications summary Specications are subject to change without notice. BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP , DMI v2.0, WfM 2.
xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS H61M-K motherboard 2 x Serial A T A 3 Gb/s cables User Guide 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer .
1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors This motherboard supports the I.
Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology allows your system to receive updates for your web applications in real-time even when your system is in sleep mode, saving wait time and power usage.
AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities a nd allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously .
1.2 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
H61M-K 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below .
1.3.3 Motherboard layout H61M-K PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 SPEAKER CLRTC USBPW1-4 USBPW5-8 USB78 USB56 AAFP ATX12V EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN BATTERY Super I/O ALC 887 RTL 8111F RT 8876 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR 22.
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 contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
1.4.1 CPU installation The LGA1 156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket. 1 2 3 A A B Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8.
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1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary .
T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 A A B B ASUS H61M-K 1-1 1.
1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
1.5.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration.
DDR3-2600 MHz capability DDR3-2400 MHz capability DDR3-2250 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs G.SKILL F3-2600CL10Q-16GBZMD(XMP) 16GB(4x4GB) DS - - 10-12- 12-31 1.
DDR3-2133 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs CORSAIR CMT16GX3M4X2133C9(XMP1.3) 16GB(4GBx4) DS - - 9-1 1-10-27 1.50V · CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-24 1.
DDR3-1600 MHz capability (continued on the next page) DDR3-1800 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Kingston KHX18C10T3K4/32X 8GB DS - - - 1.5V • • V endors Part No.
DDR3-1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs Kingston KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G 4GB(2x2GB) SS - - - 1.5V · · Kingston KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB(3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.
V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support(optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs A-DA TA AD3U1333C2G9 2GB SS A-DA TA 3CCD-1509HNA1 126L - - · · A-DA TA AX3U1333C2G9-BP 2GB SS - - - - · · Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808DEWSBG - - · · Apacer 78.
V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support(optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs Micron MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGK - - · · Micron MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2GB .
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM B A A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-20.
1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16 shared – – – – – – – PCIEx1_1 – – – shared – – – – PCIEx1_2 shared – – – – – – – Realtek 81 1 1F controller – shared – – – – – – USB2.
1.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
T o congure 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 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 .
• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin A TX +12V power plug.
3. Intel ® H61 Serial A T A 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1~4) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial A T A hard disk drives.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 5.
7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED.
1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP / Windows ® V ista / Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
ASUS H61M-K 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future.
2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet , then click Next . b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, then click Next . c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next .
ASUS H61M-K 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le.
2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ASUS H61M-K 2-5 Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.
2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.
ASUS H61M-K 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority .
2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode . Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.
ASUS H61M-K 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
ASUS H61M-K 2-1 1 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program.
2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS H61M-K 2-13 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency . Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3- 800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3- 1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] The conguration options vary with the CPU types installed on the system.
2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started T urbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic conditions. [Disabled] Disables this function. The rst three items appear only when you set the T urbo Mode items to [Enabled].
ASUS H61M-K 2-15 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
ASUS H61M-K 2-17 CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically . [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C3 report function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State.
2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Intel(R) Smart Connect T echnology ISCT Conguration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT conguration. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 PCH Conguration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event T imer .
ASUS H61M-K 2-19 Due 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 . Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) is a monitor system.
2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Conguration options: [Auto] [32M]~[1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to enable the Intel ® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use when idle.
ASUS H61M-K 2-21 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller . The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled].
2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
ASUS H61M-K 2-23 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. 2.6.1 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures.
2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.3 CPU V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item.
ASUS H61M-K 2-25 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature.
2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items:.
ASUS H61M-K 2-27 2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot. The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time.
2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. Y ou can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot.
ASUS H61M-K 2-29 2.7.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to congure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility . Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices.
2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.7.9 Secure Boot Allows you to congure the Windows ® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST . OS T ype [Other OS] Allows you to select your installed operating system.
ASUS H61M-K 2-31 PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the rmware from any non-permissible changes. The system veries the PK before your system enters the OS. Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device.
2-32 Chapter 2: Getting started DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer . Load DB from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device.
ASUS H61M-K 2-33 2.7.10 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • T o select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears.
2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Prole Status items show Not Installed if no prole is created. Label Allows you to input the label of the setup prole.
ASUS H61M-K 2-35 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
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ASUS H61M-K A-1 Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
A-2 Appendices Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
ASUS H61M-K A-3 ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.
A-4 Appendices EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
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