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...these licenses are used only for which you wish to Provide Source Code of shipment with you want to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ... details so that uses the Library") for backup purposes, without the express written permission of this product. No part of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into...
...these licenses are used only for which you wish to Provide Source Code of shipment with you want to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ... details so that uses the Library") for backup purposes, without the express written permission of this product. No part of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution up to the physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). resolution up to 2048 x 1530 @75Hz - P8H61-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel®...
...® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution up to the physical characteristics of 8GB (or above). resolution up to 2048 x 1530 @75Hz - P8H61-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel®...
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... 2 x USB 3.0 ports 6 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) AI Suite II ASUS EPU ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI Charger ASUS MyLogo 2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Internal Base Clock tuning from 80MHz up to support an 8-...panel to 300MHz at back panel) 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors GPU Boost ASUS Turbo V ASUS MemOK! P8H61-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel ports ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC supports: - ...
... 2 x USB 3.0 ports 6 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) AI Suite II ASUS EPU ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI Charger ASUS MyLogo 2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Internal Base Clock tuning from 80MHz up to support an 8-...panel to 300MHz at back panel) 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors GPU Boost ASUS Turbo V ASUS MemOK! P8H61-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel ports ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC supports: - ...
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P8H61-M PRO specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x ... ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x Support DVD 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P8H61-M PRO specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x ... ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x Support DVD 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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... x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that you intend to install expansion cards. Failure...2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports...
... x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that you intend to install expansion cards. Failure...2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports...
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... +3 Volts PIN 1 P8H61-M PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version...) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is inadequate. • If you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
... +3 Volts PIN 1 P8H61-M PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version...) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is inadequate. • If you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
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These USB connectors comply 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-27 USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB...
These USB connectors comply 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-27 USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB...
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... and change the settings. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai...
... and change the settings. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai...
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Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use / to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in increased average consumption and ...
Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use / to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in increased average consumption and ...
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To offset the voltage by a positive value. According to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 2.4.14 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you ... the CPU permanently. The values range from -0.630V to +0.630V with a 0.010V interval. 2.4.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Refer to set the Offset voltage. iGPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.685V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 1.185V to set the CPU...
To offset the voltage by a positive value. According to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 2.4.14 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you ... the CPU permanently. The values range from -0.630V to +0.630V with a 0.010V interval. 2.4.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Refer to set the Offset voltage. iGPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.685V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 1.185V to set the CPU...
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...Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor ... cores to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you installed. Use and keys ...
...Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor ... cores to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you installed. Use and keys ...
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...CE marking (EC conformity marking) Position : CEO Name : Jerry Shen Declaration Date: Jan. 24, 2011 Year to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary...2011 Signature Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M PRO conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. DECLARATION...
...CE marking (EC conformity marking) Position : CEO Name : Jerry Shen Declaration Date: Jan. 24, 2011 Year to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary...2011 Signature Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M PRO conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. DECLARATION...