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 specifications 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 ......................................................................................1-4
1.3 Motherboard overview .................................................................................1-5
1.3.1 Placement direction ........................................................................1-5
1.3.2 Screw holes ....................................................................................1-5
1.3.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................................1-6
1.3.4 Layout contents ...............................................................................1-6
1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ....................................................................1-7
1.4.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................................1-8
1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .................................1-10
1.5 System memory ..........................................................................................1-12
1.5.1 Overview .......................................................................................1-12
1.5.2 Memory configurations ..................................................................1-13
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................................1-16
1.5.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................................1-16
1.6 Expansion slots ..........................................................................................1-17
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................................1-17
1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card .....................................................1-17
1.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................................1-17
1.6.4 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................................1-17
1.7 Jumpers.......................................................................................................1-18
1.8 Connectors ..................................................................................................1-19
1.8.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................................1-19
1.8.2 Internal connectors .......................................................................1-20
1.9 Software support ........................................................................................1-26
1.9.1 Installing an operating system ......................................................1-26
1.9.2 Support DVD information ..............................................................1-26
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