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... this guide vi P8H61-I R2.0 specifications summary viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System ... Software support 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-22 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 BIOS Updater...
... this guide vi P8H61-I R2.0 specifications summary viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System ... Software support 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-22 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 BIOS Updater...
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...the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot *PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® H61 Express Chipset 2 x DIMMs, maximum 16GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2100 (O.C.)... UMA memory: 1748MB Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) - Supports HDMI with max. P8H61-I R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3nd / 2nd Generation Core™...
...the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot *PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® H61 Express Chipset 2 x DIMMs, maximum 16GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2100 (O.C.)... UMA memory: 1748MB Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) - Supports HDMI with max. P8H61-I R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3nd / 2nd Generation Core™...
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P8H61-I R2.0 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x HDMI output port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU... x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.75 in ...
P8H61-I R2.0 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x HDMI output port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU... x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.75 in ...
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... install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to support a full memory load (2 U-DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-5 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want ...Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a maximum of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Under the default...
... install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to support a full memory load (2 U-DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-5 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want ...Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a maximum of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Under the default...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS FanXpert feature. ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS FanXpert feature. ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the...
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...; SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Execute ...platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to your CPU model. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Use and ...
...; SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Execute ...platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to your CPU model. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Use and ...
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...Enabled] and allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable ...] [5 minute] [10 minute] [15 minute] [30 minute] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled] Allows you to change the southbridge chipset settings. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled...
...Enabled] and allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable ...] [5 minute] [10 minute] [15 minute] [30 minute] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled] Allows you to change the southbridge chipset settings. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled...
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...] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 ...or disable the Anti Surge function. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the appropriate...
...] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 ...or disable the Anti Surge function. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the appropriate...