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...P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIGI+VRM Digital Power Design 1-2 1.1.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.1.4 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.4.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.4.2 CPU... 1.9 Software support 1-33 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-33...
...P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIGI+VRM Digital Power Design 1-2 1.1.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.1.4 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.4.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.4.2 CPU... 1.9 Software support 1-33 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-33...
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... Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A 2-26 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-26 2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 2-27 2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 2-27 2.7 Boot menu 2-27 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-27 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-27 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled...UEFI and Legacy 2-28 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-28 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-28 2.7.9 Boot Override 2-28 2.8 Tools menu 2-29 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2-29 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 2-29 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-29 2.9 Exit menu...2-30 Appendices Notices...
... Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A 2-26 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-26 2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 2-27 2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 2-27 2.7 Boot menu 2-27 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-27 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-27 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled...UEFI and Legacy 2-28 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-28 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-28 2.7.9 Boot Override 2-28 2.8 Tools menu 2-29 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2-29 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 2-29 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-29 2.9 Exit menu...2-30 Appendices Notices...
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... operating system. resolution 1920 x1200@60Hz - P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 •...
... operating system. resolution 1920 x1200@60Hz - P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 •...
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... interface - Internal base clock tuning from 80MHz up tp 300MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT...
... interface - Internal base clock tuning from 80MHz up tp 300MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT...
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...PCIe 2.0. This provides great graphics performance. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1155 Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core... of 2200 (O.C.)*/ 2133 (O.C.)/ 2000 (O.C.)/ 1866 (O.C.)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory modules run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz. ** Intel® 3rd generation processors...
...PCIe 2.0. This provides great graphics performance. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1155 Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core... of 2200 (O.C.)*/ 2133 (O.C.)/ 2000 (O.C.)/ 1866 (O.C.)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory modules run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz. ** Intel® 3rd generation processors...
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.... 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for various overclocking scenarios... push performance to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled...
.... 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for various overclocking scenarios... push performance to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled...
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...the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to a quiet and cool computing environment. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to ...scenarios. It allows you the adrenaline rush of real-time overclocking without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you with the ASUS OC profiles for every use helpful utilities. eliminates the need to restore a corrupted ...
...the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to a quiet and cool computing environment. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to ...scenarios. It allows you the adrenaline rush of real-time overclocking without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you with the ASUS OC profiles for every use helpful utilities. eliminates the need to restore a corrupted ...
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...memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install memory modules of the following: - ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-15 To operate... refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking ...
...memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install memory modules of the following: - ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-15 To operate... refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking ...
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...- • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided • DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration...DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-20 Chapter ...
...- • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided • DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration...DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-20 Chapter ...
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LE R2.0 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-M LE R2.0 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product...
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LE R2.0 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-M LE R2.0 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product...
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...: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to CPU loading. Configuration options: [T. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-15 The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to Extreme and Manual Mode. This item allows you...
...: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to CPU loading. Configuration options: [T. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-15 The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to Extreme and Manual Mode. This item allows you...
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...to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-19 Active Processor ... several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in each processor package. Use and keys to your CPU model. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The valid...
...to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-19 Active Processor ... several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in each processor package. Use and keys to your CPU model. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The valid...
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... to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows ...processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C3 report...
... to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows ...processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C3 report...
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... Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you set the previous item to change the fan settings. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature �[x�x�x��º�C�/x�x�x��º�F�] The onboard ...Link] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-25 2.5.8 Network Stack Network Stack [Disable Link] This item allows user to display ...
... Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you set the previous item to change the fan settings. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature �[x�x�x��º�C�/x�x�x��º�F�] The onboard ...Link] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-25 2.5.8 Network Stack Network Stack [Disable Link] This item allows user to display ...
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... the full screen logo display feature. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-27 Set this item. 2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to change the system boot options. 2.7.1 [On] [Off] Bootup NumLock State [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. 2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage...
... the full screen logo display feature. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-27 Set this item. 2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to change the system boot options. 2.7.1 [On] [Off] Bootup NumLock State [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. 2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage...