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P8H61-M2 series specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel Audio ... GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 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 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...
P8H61-M2 series specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel Audio ... GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 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 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...
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... models. The layouts vary from the wall socket before removing or plugging in this user manual are for P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with ...soft-off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Refer to page ix for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of accessories. The layout...
... models. The layouts vary from the wall socket before removing or plugging in this user manual are for P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with ...soft-off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Refer to page ix for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of accessories. The layout...
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...audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-13 Page 1-12 1-14 1-8 1-1 1-14 1-13 1-15 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series The TPM chip is available in the correct orientation. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-11 10 ...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. KB_USB56 12 EPU 3 2 22.9cm(9.0in) CPU_FAN 4 5 TPM COM1 Super I/O...
...audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-13 Page 1-12 1-14 1-8 1-1 1-14 1-13 1-15 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series The TPM chip is available in the correct orientation. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-11 10 ...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. KB_USB56 12 EPU 3 2 22.9cm(9.0in) CPU_FAN 4 5 TPM COM1 Super I/O...
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... 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 .../removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...
... 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 .../removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...
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... 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.... After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 ...
... 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.... After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 ...
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... system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are for details. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series This 15-pin port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of 400W. • DO NOT forget to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.7.2 Internal connectors ... (USB) ports connect to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts...
... system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are for details. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series This 15-pin port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of 400W. • DO NOT forget to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.7.2 Internal connectors ... (USB) ports connect to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts...
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Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Serial port (COM1) connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to the fan ...connectors. The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. 2. 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. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. CPU and Chassis...
Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Serial port (COM1) connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to the fan ...connectors. The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. 2. 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. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. CPU and Chassis...
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...+ HD_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The HD LED lights up when you turn on IBM PC-compatible computers. LPT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 ...STB# PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Parallel Port Connector 5. LPT is standardized as a printer. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series LPT connector (26-1 pin...
...+ HD_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The HD LED lights up when you turn on IBM PC-compatible computers. LPT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 ...STB# PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Parallel Port Connector 5. LPT is standardized as a printer. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series LPT connector (26-1 pin...
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...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC...RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 7. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA...
...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC...RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 7. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA...
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USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports... the module to hear system beeps and warnings. Speaker connector (4- SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Speaker Out Connector 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker....
USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports... the module to hear system beeps and warnings. Speaker connector (4- SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Speaker Out Connector 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker....
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... intrusion event. The signal is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is removed or replaced. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND Chassis Signal +5VSB_MB P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 10. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and ...
... intrusion event. The signal is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is removed or replaced. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND Chassis Signal +5VSB_MB P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 10. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and ...
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...and press to avail all its features. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Before you to the USB port. 2. Always update the utility to enable it. 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 [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 ...
...and press to avail all its features. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Before you to the USB port. 2. Always update the utility to enable it. 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 [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 ...
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... characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press...
... characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press...
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.... Restart your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61MTS.ROM 4194304 2011-03-25 17:30:48 Note...
.... Restart your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61MTS.ROM 4194304 2011-03-25 17:30:48 Note...
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... installed to decide the boot priority. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8H61-M2-TPM/SI BIOS Version : 0203 Build Date : 03/25/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB...
... installed to decide the boot priority. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8H61-M2-TPM/SI BIOS Version : 0203 Build Date : 03/25/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB...
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...undesired operation. 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-M2/TPM/SI conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN ...
...undesired operation. 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-M2/TPM/SI conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN ...
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...Shen Declaration Date: May 03, 2011 Year to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature A-5 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. No. 150, LI-TE...Rules. 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-M2/SI conform with the essential requirements of the following ...
...Shen Declaration Date: May 03, 2011 Year to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature A-5 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. No. 150, LI-TE...Rules. 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-M2/SI conform with the essential requirements of the following ...
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... 110101 EC Declaration of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M2/C/SI conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY ... and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/C/SI Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC...
... 110101 EC Declaration of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M2/C/SI conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY ... and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/C/SI Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC...