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.... No part of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which is defaced or missing. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT...
.... No part of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which is defaced or missing. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT...
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... you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in your motherboard package. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. If any of accessories. SB_PWR P8H61-M PLUS V2 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M PLUS V2 Onboard LED Chapter...
... you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in your motherboard package. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. If any of accessories. SB_PWR P8H61-M PLUS V2 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M PLUS V2 Onboard LED Chapter...
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... overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional...
... overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional...
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...; • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual- DS - - DS - - SS PSC A3P1GF3DGF SS PSC ... DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS - - DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 DS Samsung SEC 904 ...
...; • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual- DS - - DS - - SS PSC A3P1GF3DGF SS PSC ... DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS - - DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 DS Samsung SEC 904 ...
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... damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the card. 3. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2
... damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the card. 3. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2
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... panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Microphone port (pink). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. PS/2 Mouse port. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors...
... panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Microphone port (pink). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. PS/2 Mouse port. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors...
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... GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M PLUS V2 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to [AHCI Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives...
... GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M PLUS V2 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to [AHCI Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives...
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... ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software...
... ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software...
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...then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
...then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M PLUS V2 File Path...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M PLUS V2 File Path...
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... recover BIOS setting. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press to switch to the USB port. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLV.ROM. • The BIOS file...
... recover BIOS setting. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press to switch to the USB port. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLV.ROM. • The BIOS file...
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... boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater...
... boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater...
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... boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings...
... boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings...
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... boot device is installed to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup...
... boot device is installed to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup...
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... default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys...
... default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys...
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... to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the menu screen are items that item. A configurable field is user-configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys...
... to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the menu screen are items that item. A configurable field is user-configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys...
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... its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in...
... its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in...
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...ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use as the primary boot device. Up to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support for internal...
...ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use as the primary boot device. Up to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support for internal...
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... Support Enabled Boot CPU Temperature Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control...
... Support Enabled Boot CPU Temperature Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control...
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... you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Select Ignore...
... you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Select Ignore...