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Contents Safety information vi About 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 ... Internal connectors 1-17 1.8 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 2-4 iii
Contents Safety information vi About 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 ... Internal connectors 1-17 1.8 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 2-4 iii
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... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product... or your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected...
... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product... or your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected...
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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 ...connector 1 x speaker header 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x DRCT Header 64 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL by PME, PXE 2 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 x 6.75 in (17...
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 ...connector 1 x speaker header 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x DRCT Header 64 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL by PME, PXE 2 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 x 6.75 in (17...
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... SATA3G_4 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Super I/O 32Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATX12V 17.1cm(6.75 in) DDR3 DIMMB1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DVI_VGA USB12 ASM 1042 LGA1155 LAN1_USB3_12 AUDIO RTL 8111F AAFP VIA VT1708S EPU SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16 12 11 10 P8H61-I R2.0 2 SPEAKER F_PANEL 6 7 SB_PWR DRCT 8 CLRTC...
... SATA3G_4 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Super I/O 32Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATX12V 17.1cm(6.75 in) DDR3 DIMMB1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DVI_VGA USB12 ASM 1042 LGA1155 LAN1_USB3_12 AUDIO RTL 8111F AAFP VIA VT1708S EPU SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16 12 11 10 P8H61-I R2.0 2 SPEAKER F_PANEL 6 7 SB_PWR DRCT 8 CLRTC...
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... read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if needed. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . PCIe 3.0 speed is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you...
... read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if needed. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . PCIe 3.0 speed is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you...
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... system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. CLRTC 12 23 P8H61-I R2.0 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-I R2.0 1-14 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real...the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3.
... system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. CLRTC 12 23 P8H61-I R2.0 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-I R2.0 1-14 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real...the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3.
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...default SATA type. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration...® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H61-I R2.0 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND 4. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND ...
...default SATA type. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration...® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H61-I R2.0 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND 4. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND ...
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...out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-I R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-I R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector. P8H61-I R2.0 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC...Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 7. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, USB56) This connector is purchased separately. 8. Doing so will damage the...
...out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-I R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-I R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector. P8H61-I R2.0 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC...Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 7. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, USB56) This connector is purchased separately. 8. Doing so will damage the...
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... Bar appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The Specials menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. c. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods...
... Bar appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The Specials menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. c. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods...
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..., then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to avail of all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Enter the Advanced Mode of...
..., then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to avail of all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Enter the Advanced Mode of...
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...system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61-I-R2-ASUS-0306.ROM. • The BIOS file in the ...support DVD may not be the latest version. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a ...
...system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61-I-R2-ASUS-0306.ROM. • The BIOS file in the ...support DVD may not be the latest version. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a ...
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... utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Booting the system in a DOS environment. Insert the... utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive...
... utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Booting the system in a DOS environment. Insert the... utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive...
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... menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Are you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-I R2.0 VER: 0306 DATE: 04/18/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: PH61-I-R2-ASUS-0306.CAP 7:30...
... menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Are you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-I R2.0 VER: 0306 DATE: 04/18/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: PH61-I-R2-ASUS-0306.CAP 7:30...
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...; Connect a USB mouse to most conditions. If you failed to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 We recommend you see on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force a running operating system...
...; Connect a USB mouse to most conditions. If you failed to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 We recommend you see on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force a running operating system...
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... Mode. Displays the CPU/ motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot ...a boot device is available to select the display language, system performance mode, and boot device priority. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority Turbo mode ...
... Mode. Displays the CPU/ motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot ...a boot device is available to select the display language, system performance mode, and boot device priority. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority Turbo mode ...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar General help Submenu item Pop-up window Configuration .... Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Refer to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For... settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings.
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar General help Submenu item Pop-up window Configuration .... Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Refer to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For... settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings.
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... items in the menu and change the value of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the item. To display the submenu, select the item and press...right side of a field, select it and press or click on it to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the previous menu screen. You cannot select an item that is user-configurable, you can...
... items in the menu and change the value of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the item. To display the submenu, select the item and press...right side of a field, select it and press or click on it to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the previous menu screen. You cannot select an item that is user-configurable, you can...
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See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security...The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 After you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your...
See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security...The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 After you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your...
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... to create/confirm the password. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. After you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. From the Enter Current...
... to create/confirm the password. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. After you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. From the Enter Current...
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... vary according to adjust the value. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use / to your CPU model. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use / to [Enabled]. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this menu...
... vary according to adjust the value. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use / to your CPU model. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use / to [Enabled]. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this menu...