Asus H61M-K User Manual
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
H61M-K specifications summary .............................................................................. ix
Package contents ...................................................................................................... xii
Product highlights ...........................................................................1-1
ASUS Exclusive Features ...............................................................1-2
1.2 Before you proceed ......................................................................................1-4
1.3 Motherboard overview .................................................................................1-5
Placement direction ........................................................................1-5
Screw holes ....................................................................................1-5
Motherboard layout .........................................................................1-6
Layout contents ...............................................................................1-7
CPU installation ..............................................................................1-8
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .................................1-10
Overview .......................................................................................1-12
Memory configurations ..................................................................1-13
Installing a DIMM ..........................................................................1-20
Installing an expansion card .........................................................1-21
Configuring an expansion card .....................................................1-21
PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot .................................................................1-21
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot .........................................................1-22
1.7 Jumpers.......................................................................................................1-23
1.8 Connectors ..................................................................................................1-24
Rear panel ports ...........................................................................1-24
Internal connectors .......................................................................1-25
Installing an operating system ......................................................1-30
Support DVD information ..............................................................1-30