Asus P8H61-M LK R2.0 User Manual

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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
P8H61-M LK R2.0 specications summary .............................................................. ix
Package contents ....................................................................................................... xi
Product introduction
1.1 Special features ............................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.1 Product highlights ...........................................................................
1-1
1.2 Before you proceed ......................................................................................
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1.3 Motherboard overview .................................................................................
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1.3.1 Placement direction ........................................................................
1-5
1.3.2 Screw holes ....................................................................................
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................................
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1.3.4 Layout contents ...............................................................................
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1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ....................................................................
1-7
1.4.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................................
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1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .................................
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1.5 System memory ..........................................................................................
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1.5.1 Overview .......................................................................................
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1.5.2 Memory congurations ..................................................................
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1.5.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................................
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1.5.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................................
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1.6 Expansion slots ..........................................................................................
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1.6.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................................
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1.6.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................................
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1.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................................
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1.6.4 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................................
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1.7 Jumpers
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1.8 Connectors ..................................................................................................
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1.8.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................................
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1.8.2 Internal connectors .......................................................................
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1.9 Software support ........................................................................................
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1.9.1 Installing an operating system ......................................................
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1.9.2 Support DVD information ..............................................................
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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 ............................................................................
2-2

Asus P8H61-M LK R2.0 Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	2
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1066, 1333 MHz
Supported memory module capacities	2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Processor socket	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Number of SATA II connectors	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chip	Realtek ALC887
Component for	PC
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard chipset	Intel® H61
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA II
Maximum resolution	2048 x 1536 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory	1024 MB
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
PCI Express slots version	2.0, 3.0
PCI Express slots quantity	3
Cables included	SATA
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111F
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	EFI
ACPI version	2.0a
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	173 mm
Width	226 mm