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xii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. P8H61-M LE R2.0 ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
xii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. P8H61-M LE R2.0 ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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... behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory modules run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz. ** Intel® 3rd generation processors support DDR3 1600 MHz and higher frequency. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-1
... behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory modules run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz. ** Intel® 3rd generation processors support DDR3 1600 MHz and higher frequency. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-1
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...system via a mobile device, and other easy-to-use . ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the ...motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your...
...system via a mobile device, and other easy-to-use . ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the ...motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your...
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SB_PWR P8H61-M LE R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LE R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a ...
SB_PWR P8H61-M LE R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LE R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a ...
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... the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts...
... the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-13
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-13
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... accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 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 install...
... accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 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 install...
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... back in only one direction. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.5.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-21
... back in only one direction. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.5.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-21
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ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-23 1.6.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at 16x mode) that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0.
ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-23 1.6.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at 16x mode) that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0.
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... LAN port 3. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-25 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In...
... LAN port 3. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-25 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In...
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... recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-27 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . •...
... recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-27 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . •...
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...audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. LPT is standardized as a printer. P8H61-M LE R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LE R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 6. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install ...# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-29 +5V SPDIFOUT GND 5. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284,...
...audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. LPT is standardized as a printer. P8H61-M LE R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LE R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 6. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install ...# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-29 +5V SPDIFOUT GND 5. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284,...
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... USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M LE R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LE R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-31 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. P8H61-M LE R2.0 P8H61-M LE R2.0 TPM connector TPM module is purchased separately...
... USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M LE R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LE R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-31 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. P8H61-M LE R2.0 P8H61-M LE R2.0 TPM connector TPM module is purchased separately...
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... versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers,...Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-33 To run the DVD. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is NOT enabled in...
... versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers,...Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-33 To run the DVD. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is NOT enabled in...
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... from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that... The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. From the...
... from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that... The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. From the...
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... compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that...a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Download...
... compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that...a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Download...
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... them. Restart your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system...
... them. Restart your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system...
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...or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to select the... Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-7 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced...
...or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to select the... Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-7 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced...
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... other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the...
... other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the...
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... screen shows Not Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. To change a user password: 1. To change an administrator password: 1. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-11 To set an administrator password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this...
... screen shows Not Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. To change a user password: 1. To change an administrator password: 1. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-11 To set an administrator password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this...