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... to this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; This offer is valid to infringe. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you want to have it shipped to, by ASUS; Offer to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as...
... to this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; This offer is valid to infringe. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you want to have it shipped to, by ASUS; Offer to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as...
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... (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-7 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-7 1.5.3 PCI slots 1-7 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-7 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-8 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-16 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-16 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-16 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash...
... (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-7 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-7 1.5.3 PCI slots 1-7 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-7 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-8 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-16 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-16 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-16 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash...
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...SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x TPM IC onboard (P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only) 1 x Speaker header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables User Manual Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS...
...SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x TPM IC onboard (P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only) 1 x Speaker header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables User Manual Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS...
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... of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI, P8H61-M2/SI and P8H61M2/C/SI three models. If any of the items is ON, in sleep mode, or in this user manual are for the list of the onboard LED. Before you install or remove any component, place it , check...
... of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI, P8H61-M2/SI and P8H61M2/C/SI three models. If any of the items is ON, in sleep mode, or in this user manual are for the list of the onboard LED. Before you install or remove any component, place it , check...
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... Cell CMOS Power 1 AUDIO PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E ASM 1083 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PCI1 PCI2 Intel® H61 CHASSIS 32Mb BIOS 7 VIA 1708S SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1 AAFP USB910 SB_PWR USB78 F_PANEL CLRTC SPEAKER SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Place eight screws into the chassis in P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G1-4) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-10 9. Standby power LED (SB_PWR...
... Cell CMOS Power 1 AUDIO PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E ASM 1083 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PCI1 PCI2 Intel® H61 CHASSIS 32Mb BIOS 7 VIA 1708S SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1 AAFP USB910 SB_PWR USB78 F_PANEL CLRTC SPEAKER SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Place eight screws into the chassis in P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G1-4) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-10 9. Standby power LED (SB_PWR...
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... motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use of the following: - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Install four identical DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1; or - Install two identical DIMMs in all four slots; CT12864BA1067.8FF CT25664BA1067.16FF EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F Size...
... motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use of the following: - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Install four identical DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1; or - Install two identical DIMMs in all four slots; CT12864BA1067.8FF CT25664BA1067.16FF EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F Size...
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... 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 . Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support...
... 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 . Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support...
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... clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM...
... clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM...
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... This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Microphone port (pink). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Refer to support 8-channel audio output. 6. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. LAN port LED indications...
... This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Microphone port (pink). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Refer to support 8-channel audio output. 6. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. LAN port LED indications...
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... power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 or later version and provides a minimum power of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other VGA-compatible devices. 9. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN...
... power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 or later version and provides a minimum power of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other VGA-compatible devices. 9. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN...
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... a slot opening at the back of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M2/TPM/SI fan connectors 3. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Serial port (COM1) connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. 2. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
... a slot opening at the back of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M2/TPM/SI fan connectors 3. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Serial port (COM1) connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. 2. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
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... Speaker Out P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Speaker Out Connector 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Speaker connector (4- The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is purchased separately. 9. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to hear system beeps and warnings. The speaker allows you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis...
... Speaker Out P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Speaker Out Connector 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Speaker connector (4- The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is purchased separately. 9. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to hear system beeps and warnings. The speaker allows you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis...
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... DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install 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 applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series...
... DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install 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 applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series...
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... BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to launch the AI Suite II utility. b. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet a. The ASUS Update main screen appears. c. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start...
... BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to launch the AI Suite II utility. b. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet a. The ASUS Update main screen appears. c. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start...
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... USB port. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M-TPM/SI File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 03/25/11 09:47a 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/25/2011 P8H61MTS.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
... USB port. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M-TPM/SI File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 03/25/11 09:47a 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/25/2011 P8H61MTS.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
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... boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Boot your computer. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
... boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Boot your computer. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
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... due to malfunction. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to your CPU model. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Trusted Computing > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Trusted Computing (TPM) settings →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. EFI BIOS Utility - TPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to...
... due to malfunction. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to your CPU model. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Trusted Computing > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Trusted Computing (TPM) settings →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. EFI BIOS Utility - TPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to...
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... C1E support function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. This item should be enabled in order to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU...
... C1E support function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. This item should be enabled in order to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU...
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... use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.5 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/iGPU] [PEG/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you to internally optimize the order of SATA devices...
... use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.5 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/iGPU] [PEG/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you to internally optimize the order of SATA devices...
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... and EPP 1.7 Mode] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12] [IO=278h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12] [IO=3BCh; Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the parallel port configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller. Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you...
... and EPP 1.7 Mode] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12] [IO=278h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12] [IO=3BCh; Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the parallel port configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller. Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you...