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...Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Before you for buying an ASUS® P8H61 EVO motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, ... socket for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61 EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices...
...Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Before you for buying an ASUS® P8H61 EVO motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, ... socket for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61 EVO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices...
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... heatsink design lowers the temperature of the button to enable more intricate system settings. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that offers users a noiseless PC environment. MemOK! ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-3 settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of...
... heatsink design lowers the temperature of the button to enable more intricate system settings. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that offers users a noiseless PC environment. MemOK! ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-3 settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of...
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... off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-5
... off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-5
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... the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-9 Load plate 4. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. PnP cap 5. Lift the load lever in only one...
... the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-9 Load plate 4. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. PnP cap 5. Lift the load lever in only one...
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... the motherboard. The illustration above is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. The LGA1155 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-11 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. If you buy a CPU...
... the motherboard. The illustration above is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. The LGA1155 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-11 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. If you buy a CPU...
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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 from the motherboard. 5. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double...
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 from the motherboard. 5. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double...
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... Channel B. For effective use of memory, we recommend that 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. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4...8226; • 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...
... Channel B. For effective use of memory, we recommend that 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. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4...8226; • 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...
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... SS *"SS" = Single-Sided, "DS" = Double-Sided, "-"=No Memory DIMM B2 (Blue) - DS - - DS/SS - SS DS/SS SS Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-17 DS Elixir N2CB2G80BN-CG DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 DS Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D DS - - DS Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 DS...
... SS *"SS" = Single-Sided, "DS" = Double-Sided, "-"=No Memory DIMM B2 (Blue) - DS - - DS/SS - SS DS/SS SS Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-17 DS Elixir N2CB2G80BN-CG DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 DS Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D DS - - DS Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 DS...
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... hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-19 Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard...
... hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-19 Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard...
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... a PS/2 mouse. 2. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Microphone port (pink). PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 4. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-21 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 1 Rear panel connectors 2 34 5 6 14 13 12 11 10 9 87 1. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No...
... a PS/2 mouse. 2. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Microphone port (pink). PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 4. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-21 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 1 Rear panel connectors 2 34 5 6 14 13 12 11 10 9 87 1. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No...
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...GND SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61 EVO Front panel audio connector If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2. Connect... panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector, ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-23
...GND SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61 EVO Front panel audio connector If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2. Connect... panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector, ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-23
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...Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-25 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . ...en-us for an ATX power supply. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P8H61 EVO GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5... Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P8H61 EVO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts •...
...Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-25 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . ...en-us for an ATX power supply. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P8H61 EVO GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5... Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P8H61 EVO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts •...
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... The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. They are not jumpers! ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-27 P8H61 EVO SPDIF_OUT P8H61 EVO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin...
... The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. They are not jumpers! ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-27 P8H61 EVO SPDIF_OUT P8H61 EVO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin...
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... next set is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-29 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to...switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO MemOK! function. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail ...
... next set is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-29 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to...switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO MemOK! function. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail ...
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2. If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. O2LED2 P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO Turbo Key II LED ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-31 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to Enable. Turbo Key II LED The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is solved. DRAM LED P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO DRAM LED 3.
2. If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. O2LED2 P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO Turbo Key II LED ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-31 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to Enable. Turbo Key II LED The Turbo Key II LED lights when the Turbo Key II switch is solved. DRAM LED P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO DRAM LED 3.
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...the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. 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...] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 EVO Always update the utility to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. ...
...the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. 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...] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 EVO Always update the utility to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. ...
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... BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑.... Boot your computer. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 EVO Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard...
... BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑.... Boot your computer. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 EVO Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard...
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...disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 EVO VER: 0304 DATE: 03/31/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61EVO.ROM 4194304 2011-03-31 .... BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 EVO D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, ...
...disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 EVO VER: 0304 DATE: 03/31/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61EVO.ROM 4194304 2011-03-31 .... BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 EVO D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, ...
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... only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Thursday [04/07/2011] P8H61 EVO BIOS Version : 0304 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600K CPU @ 3.40GHz Total Memory : 4096 MB (DDR3 1372MHz) Build Date : 03/31/2011...menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61 EVO Refer to decide the boot priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup...
... only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Thursday [04/07/2011] P8H61 EVO BIOS Version : 0304 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600K CPU @ 3.40GHz Total Memory : 4096 MB (DDR3 1372MHz) Build Date : 03/31/2011...menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61 EVO Refer to decide the boot priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup...
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... setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 EVO Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar...
... setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 EVO Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar...