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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H61 EVO specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H61 EVO specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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...radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur in municipal waste. Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment... The use of shielded cables for help. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with FCC regulations. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in a ...
...radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur in municipal waste. Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment... The use of shielded cables for help. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with FCC regulations. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in a ...
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... cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...chapter describes the features of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables...
... cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...chapter describes the features of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables...
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... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H61 EVO motherboard! This provides great graphics performance. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below...
... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H61 EVO motherboard! This provides great graphics performance. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below...
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...onboard LAN controller is the latest single-chipset design to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. the latest connectivity standard. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for advanced operating systems. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of current bus systems. USB... jacks. Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0Gb/s ports with USB 3.0 -
...onboard LAN controller is the latest single-chipset design to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. the latest connectivity standard. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for advanced operating systems. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of current bus systems. USB... jacks. Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0Gb/s ports with USB 3.0 -
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...as their operating system, while the exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange... BIOS input to use functions, with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-3 determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up and running in different scenarios. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching...
...as their operating system, while the exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange... BIOS input to use functions, with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-3 determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up and running in different scenarios. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching...
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... to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your PC's loading. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency ...requirements in regards to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that ...
... to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your PC's loading. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency ...requirements in regards to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that ...
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ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any ... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever ...on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any ... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever ...on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
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... not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61 EVO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes...
... not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61 EVO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes...
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... your thumb (A), and then move it to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the ...Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA1155 socket ...
... your thumb (A), and then move it to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the ...Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA1155 socket ...
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... assembly, ensure that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. 2. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. A B A B B A 1 1 B A The type of the installed...
... assembly, ensure that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. 2. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. A B A B B A 1 1 B A The type of the installed...
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
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... orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-13 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly...
... orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-13 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly...
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... - - 7-7-7-20 - • • Elixir M2Y2G64CBHC9N-BE 2GB DS Elixir - - - • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-15 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want... address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. P8H61 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from a memory module.
... - - 7-7-7-20 - • • Elixir M2Y2G64CBHC9N-BE 2GB DS Elixir - - - • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-15 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want... address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. P8H61 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from a memory module.
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... ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clips snap back into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed in 3 any further to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that 1 the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM...
... ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clips snap back into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed in 3 any further to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that 1 the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM...
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... the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-19 Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to...
... the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-19 Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to...
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... back of the system chassis. 6. These USB connectors comply with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is available from your system chassis, with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 4.8GBps connection speed. USB...
... back of the system chassis. 6. These USB connectors comply with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is available from your system chassis, with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 4.8GBps connection speed. USB...
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...to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 8. They are not jumpers! ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is ...purchased separately. 9. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61 EVO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM CHA ...
...to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 8. They are not jumpers! ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is ...purchased separately. 9. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61 EVO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM CHA ...
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...motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO... to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for successful boot. switch to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-29 switch • Refer to enhance system performance. 1. function. • The MemOK! switch does not function...
...motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO... to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for successful boot. switch to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-29 switch • Refer to enhance system performance. 1. function. • The MemOK! switch does not function...