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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H61-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H61-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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... electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with Canadian ICES-003. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC regulations. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer...
... electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with Canadian ICES-003. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC regulations. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer...
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...disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. About this guide is organized This guide contains ...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your ...
...disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. About this guide is organized This guide contains ...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your ...
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...below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for Intel® Second...support 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the ...
...below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for Intel® Second...support 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the ...
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... be no more confusion of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for advanced operating systems. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Additionally, the H61 provides 4 SATA 3.0 Gb/s ...are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which enhances system performance. True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with USB 3.0 - The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format and keeps...
... be no more confusion of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for advanced operating systems. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Additionally, the H61 provides 4 SATA 3.0 Gb/s ...are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which enhances system performance. True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with USB 3.0 - The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format and keeps...
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... to enable more intricate system settings. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in real time for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power... in different scenarios. settings in no time. 1.3.2 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for the best graphics performance. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-3 quickly ensures memory boot compatibility.
... to enable more intricate system settings. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in real time for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power... in different scenarios. settings in no time. 1.3.2 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for the best graphics performance. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-3 quickly ensures memory boot compatibility.
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... and chassis fan speeds according to energy consumptions. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ...utilities. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. This is an auto-recovery tool that ...
... and chassis fan speeds according to energy consumptions. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ...utilities. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. This is an auto-recovery tool that ...
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
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Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M PRO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to...
Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M PRO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to...
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... ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is missing, or if you are not bent. P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO ... socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™...
... ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is missing, or if you are not bent. P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO ... socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™...
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... and functions should remain the same. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the...and fan assembly. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal ...
... and functions should remain the same. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the...and fan assembly. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal ...
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... and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector...
... and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector...
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... of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M PRO Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Carefully remove...
... of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M PRO Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Carefully remove...
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... vendor-marked value. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), ... using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips ...
... vendor-marked value. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), ... using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips ...
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... DIMM from the socket. 1 DIMM notch 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components.
... DIMM from the socket. 1 DIMM notch 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components.
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... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card...
... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card...
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... PWM CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PRO fan connectors • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-25 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground...
... PWM CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PRO fan connectors • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-25 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground...
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... with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 9. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the...
... with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 9. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the...
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...latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO MemOK! To stop memory ...tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A...
...latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO MemOK! To stop memory ...tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A...