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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 ... 1.8.3 PCI slots 1-19 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots 1-19 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1-20 1.10 Connectors 1-21 iii
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 ... 1.8.3 PCI slots 1-19 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots 1-19 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1-20 1.10 Connectors 1-21 iii
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...10.2 Internal connectors 1-23 1.11 Onboard switches 1-29 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2 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 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS...Power Management 2-14 2.4.7 CPU Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage 2-16 2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage 2-16 2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage 2-16 2.4.11 PCH Voltage 2-16 2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration 2-16 2.4.13 CPU Spread Spectrum 2-16 iv
...10.2 Internal connectors 1-23 1.11 Onboard switches 1-29 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2 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 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS...Power Management 2-14 2.4.7 CPU Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage 2-16 2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage 2-16 2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage 2-16 2.4.11 PCH Voltage 2-16 2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration 2-16 2.4.13 CPU Spread Spectrum 2-16 iv
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... the back panel [blue]) Intel® H61(B3) Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® H61 Express Chipset 4...Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC supports: - Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel JackRetasking - P8H61 EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...
... the back panel [blue]) Intel® H61(B3) Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® H61 Express Chipset 4...Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC supports: - Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel JackRetasking - P8H61 EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...
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... off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it .
... off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it .
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P8H61 EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61 EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup...
P8H61 EVO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61 EVO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup...
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... Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-21 Line In port (light blue). This port connects a microphone. 8. This port connects the tape...
... Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-21 Line In port (light blue). This port connects a microphone. 8. This port connects the tape...
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... - 8-channel Line in Front Speaker Out Mic in Front Speaker Out Mic In - These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 13. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports...
... - 8-channel Line in Front Speaker Out Mic in Front Speaker Out Mic In - These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 13. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports...
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... audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 2. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-23 If you want to connect an... AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Connect the serial port module cable ...
... audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 2. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-23 If you want to connect an... AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Connect the serial port module cable ...
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...cable to any of the system chassis. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specification that supports up ...5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61 EVO USB78 USB910 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61 EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is ...
...cable to any of the system chassis. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specification that supports up ...5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61 EVO USB78 USB910 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61 EVO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is ...
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... for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P8H61 EVO PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. PWR Ground... panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. 10. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED ...
... for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P8H61 EVO PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. PWR Ground... panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. 10. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED ...
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...switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to fine-tune performance when... test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is ideal for successful boot. function. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-29 Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system...
...switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to fine-tune performance when... test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is ideal for successful boot. function. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-29 Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system...
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... using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61 EVO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0304 Folder Info 03/31/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/31/2011 P8H61EVO.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info... VER: DATE: [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 EVO Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it.
... using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61 EVO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0304 Folder Info 03/31/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/31/2011 P8H61EVO.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info... VER: DATE: [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 EVO Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it.
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..., and Exit) on the screen. To change the settings. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 EVO Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a menu screen when there are the navigation...
..., and Exit) on the screen. To change the settings. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 EVO Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a menu screen when there are the navigation...
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... with a 0.005V interval. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set this function for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS P8H61 EVO The values range from 0.735V to 1.685V with voltage requirement over 1.65V may vary depending on your CPU...
... with a 0.005V interval. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set this function for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS P8H61 EVO The values range from 0.735V to 1.685V with voltage requirement over 1.65V may vary depending on your CPU...
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...system waits for the system to be pressed when error occurs. 2-26 ASUS P8H61 EVO Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1...on state of the NumLock to [On]. Configuration options: [1 sec] [2 sec] [3 sec] [4 sec] [5 sec] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 2.7.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to change the system boot options. 2.7 Boot...
...system waits for the system to be pressed when error occurs. 2-26 ASUS P8H61 EVO Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1...on state of the NumLock to [On]. Configuration options: [1 sec] [2 sec] [3 sec] [4 sec] [5 sec] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 2.7.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to change the system boot options. 2.7 Boot...