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...® CPU support list. resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with HD audio module in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are available in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio...® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with max. P8H61-M LE: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) P8H61-M LE/USB3: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board...
...® CPU support list. resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with HD audio module in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are available in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio...® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with max. P8H61-M LE: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) P8H61-M LE/USB3: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board...
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...ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS TurboV ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks P8H61-M LE: 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61-M LE/USB3... panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x TPM connector (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ...
...ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS TurboV ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks P8H61-M LE: 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61-M LE/USB3... panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x TPM connector (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ...
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Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two models. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two models. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the...
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...PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 ...management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance....
...PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 ...management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance....
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... rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis...
... rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis...
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... P8H61-M LE/USB3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® PCIEX1_2 asmedia ASM1083 H61 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB78 USB910 CLRTC SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 7 PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 Here labeled USB34 on P8H61-M LE. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 98 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 The layout varies with models. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3...
... P8H61-M LE/USB3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® PCIEX1_2 asmedia ASM1083 H61 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB78 USB910 CLRTC SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 7 PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 Here labeled USB34 on P8H61-M LE. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 98 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 The layout varies with models. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not ... the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not ... the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon...
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... The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with...
... The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with...
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... setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Hold down and reboot the system, then the ... resets parameter settings to re-enter data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
... setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Hold down and reboot the system, then the ... resets parameter settings to re-enter data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
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...ports 1 and 2. This port is for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio...AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. These two...
...ports 1 and 2. This port is for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio...AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. These two...
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...Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M LE/USB3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX... port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at http://support.asus. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for details. 3. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 ATX power connectors (24...
...Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M LE/USB3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX... port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at http://support.asus. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for details. 3. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 ATX power connectors (24...
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... on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LE/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Insufficient air flow inside... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening ...
... on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LE/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Insufficient air flow inside... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening ...
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... connector is for the system power LED. LPT is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground P8H61-M LE/USB3 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8H61-M LE/USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is standardized as a printer... GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 LPT connector 1-26 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several...
... connector is for the system power LED. LPT is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground P8H61-M LE/USB3 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8H61-M LE/USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is standardized as a printer... GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 LPT connector 1-26 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several...
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... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 02/17/11 10...
... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 02/17/11 10...
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... utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for the BIOS file. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. ...the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or ...
... utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for the BIOS file. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. ...the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or ...
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... version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected...drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61MLE.ROM 4194304 2011-01-...
... version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected...drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61MLE.ROM 4194304 2011-01-...
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The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you ... priority. Refer to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LE/USB3 BIOS Version : 0302 Build Date : 02/18/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3...
The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you ... priority. Refer to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LE/USB3 BIOS Version : 0302 Build Date : 02/18/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3...
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... the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled...] Disables the function. 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE...
... the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled...] Disables the function. 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE...
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No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC ... : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Feb. 28, 2011 Ver. 110101 EC Declaration of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M LE, P8H61-M LE/USB3 conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard...
No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC ... : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Feb. 28, 2011 Ver. 110101 EC Declaration of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M LE, P8H61-M LE/USB3 conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard...