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...which will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in receipt of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES ...in this manual, including the products and software described in this product. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in it from http://support.asus.com/download; You may contain copyrighted software that is valid to Provide Source Code of reproduction and shipment, which you . This...
...which will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in receipt of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES ...in this manual, including the products and software described in this product. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in it from http://support.asus.com/download; You may contain copyrighted software that is valid to Provide Source Code of reproduction and shipment, which you . This...
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... to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ viii Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide This user guide ...used throughout this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. DANGER/...
... to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ viii Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide This user guide ...used throughout this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. DANGER/...
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...1920x1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to support an 8-channel audio output. resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Dual independent displays support: DVI and D-Sub Supports Single-link DVI with max. P8H61-M LE Series specifications ...back panel) P8H61-M LE/USB3: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) Asmedia USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 2048x1536 @75Hz Supports Microsoft®...
...1920x1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to support an 8-channel audio output. resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Dual independent displays support: DVI and D-Sub Supports Single-link DVI with max. P8H61-M LE Series specifications ...back panel) P8H61-M LE/USB3: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) Asmedia USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 2048x1536 @75Hz Supports Microsoft®...
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...-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: 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB...
...-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: 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB...
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... the items in the world. 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. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware...
... the items in the world. 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. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware...
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... allows increased bandwidth and stability. 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 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point...-to boost system performance. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. USB 3.0 support (P8H61-M LE/USB3...
... allows increased bandwidth and stability. 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 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point...-to boost system performance. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. USB 3.0 support (P8H61-M LE/USB3...
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... restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency...is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is an auto-...
... restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency...is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is an auto-...
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...adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a maximum of accessing information ...or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Any excess memory from a memory module. P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may ...
...adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a maximum of accessing information ...or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Any excess memory from a memory module. P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may ...
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Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • • AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • •...OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.75V • • (continued on the next page) 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL...
Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • • AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • •...OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.75V • • (continued on the next page) 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL...
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DS - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DS - - DS - - DS - - DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 DS Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D DS - - DDR3-1333 ... 2GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 6GB(3x 2GB) 2GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
DS - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DS - - DS - - DS - - DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 DS Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D DS - - DDR3-1333 ... 2GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 6GB(3x 2GB) 2GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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...slot key A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply ...get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ...
...slot key A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply ...get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ...
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... Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. The ..., conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This...
... Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. The ..., conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This...
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... for the LAN port LED indications. Refer to a microphone. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE...
... for the LAN port LED indications. Refer to a microphone. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE...
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...P8H61-M LE/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LE/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module that supports... (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). This 15-pin port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1....
...P8H61-M LE/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LE/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module that supports... (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). This 15-pin port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1....
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...devices. 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 ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,...+5 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 12...
...devices. 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 ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,...+5 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 12...
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... opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports ASUS FanXpert feature. 5. 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 the fan connectors on the fan...
... opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports ASUS FanXpert feature. 5. 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 the fan connectors on the fan...
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... RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives...Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives...Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... GND 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 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to...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 for the HDD Activity LED. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such ...
... GND 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 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to...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 for the HDD Activity LED. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such ...
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TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [P8H61-M LE/USB3 only] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. TPM P8H61-M LE/USB3 NC CLKRUN# SERIRQ# NC GND AD1 AD2 NC GND PWRDW# GND 3.3VSB NC AD0 3.3V AD3 PCIRST# FRAME# PCICLK PIN 1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately! A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 10.
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [P8H61-M LE/USB3 only] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. TPM P8H61-M LE/USB3 NC CLKRUN# SERIRQ# NC GND AD1 AD2 NC GND PWRDW# GND 3.3VSB NC AD0 3.3V AD3 PCIRST# FRAME# PCICLK PIN 1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately! A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 10.
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... Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-28 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS).... The contents of the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of your computer...
... Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-28 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS).... The contents of the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of your computer...