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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M PLUS V2 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 Installing the ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M PLUS V2 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 Installing the ...
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... throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, .... NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Where to select. ...
... throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, .... NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Where to select. ...
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...front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P8H61-M PLUS V2 specifications summary CPU ...Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...
...front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P8H61-M PLUS V2 specifications summary CPU ...Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...
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P8H61-M PLUS V2 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub ... EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.4 cm x 20.3 cm...
P8H61-M PLUS V2 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub ... EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.4 cm x 20.3 cm...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M PLUS V2 motherboard! SB_PWR P8H61-M PLUS V2 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M PLUS V2 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. If any ...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M PLUS V2 motherboard! SB_PWR P8H61-M PLUS V2 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M PLUS V2 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. If any ...
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... your chassis to ensure that you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M PLUS V2 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Do not overtighten the screws!
... your chassis to ensure that you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M PLUS V2 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Do not overtighten the screws!
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. P8H61-M PLUS V2 P8H61-M PLUS V2 CPU socket LGA1155 2. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is ... that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is missing, or if you are not bent. To prevent damage to the socket contacts resulting from...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. P8H61-M PLUS V2 P8H61-M PLUS V2 CPU socket LGA1155 2. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is ... that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is missing, or if you are not bent. To prevent damage to the socket contacts resulting from...
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.... 7. B A C 8. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . If so, skip this step.
.... 7. B A C 8. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . If so, skip this step.
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... uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 P8H61-M PLUS V2 CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2
... uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 P8H61-M PLUS V2 CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2
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.... Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M PLUS V2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M PLUS V2 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual...
.... Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M PLUS V2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M PLUS V2 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual...
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...-BE 2GB DS Elixir - - - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes... 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. - P8H61-M PLUS V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. I...
...-BE 2GB DS Elixir - - - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes... 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. - P8H61-M PLUS V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. I...
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... memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual- Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 DS - - DS Elixir - DS Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 DS - - DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 DS Samsung SEC 904...
... memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual- Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 DS - - DS Elixir - DS Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 DS - - DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 DS Samsung SEC 904...
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.... 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove...
.... 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove...
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.... 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. For system failure due to pins 2-3. P8H61-M PLUS V2 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M PLUS V2 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the...
.... 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. For system failure due to pins 2-3. P8H61-M PLUS V2 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M PLUS V2 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the...
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... ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 3. This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic...
... ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 3. This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic...
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... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M PLUS V2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M PLUS V2 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See section...
... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M PLUS V2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M PLUS V2 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See section...
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... +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M PLUS V2 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. The system may... power supply unit (PSU) that you are for your system, refer to a slot opening at http://support.asus. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M PLUS V2 P8H61-M PLUS V2 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for details. 3. Otherwise, the system will not boot up... pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 2.
... +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M PLUS V2 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. The system may... power supply unit (PSU) that you are for your system, refer to a slot opening at http://support.asus. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M PLUS V2 P8H61-M PLUS V2 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for details. 3. Otherwise, the system will not boot up... pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 2.
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... of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 5. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M PLUS V2 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Insufficient air flow inside the system ...may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU...
... of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 5. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M PLUS V2 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Insufficient air flow inside the system ...may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU...
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... USB910 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M PLUS V2 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to [AHCI Mode]. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2...
... USB910 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M PLUS V2 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to [AHCI Mode]. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2...