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... any warranty. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. You may contain copyrighted software that uses the Library") for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you...
... any warranty. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. You may contain copyrighted software that uses the Library") for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you...
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... 7 7 - 7 7 Voltage 1.35V(low voltage) 1.35V(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. P8H61-M2 USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB...
... 7 7 - 7 7 Voltage 1.35V(low voltage) 1.35V(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. P8H61-M2 USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON Part No. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB...
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... the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. shared - - - PCIE x16 shared - - - - - - - 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 information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. PCIE x1 - When using PCI cards...
... the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. shared - - - PCIE x16 shared - - - - - - - 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 information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. PCIE x1 - When using PCI cards...
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... the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for...
... the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for...
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... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 PS/2 keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is set the item to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD]. HDMI port. By default, this connector, set to avail of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other VGA-compatible devices. 9. This 15-pin port...
... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 PS/2 keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is set the item to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD]. HDMI port. By default, this connector, set to avail of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other VGA-compatible devices. 9. This 15-pin port...
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... a chassis intrusion event. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P8H61-M2 USB3 P8H61-M2 USB3 Chassis intrusion connector 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. Connect one end of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use...
... a chassis intrusion event. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P8H61-M2 USB3 P8H61-M2 USB3 Chassis intrusion connector 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. Connect one end of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use...
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... using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis...
... using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis...
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...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 If Autorun is for updates. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing...
...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 If Autorun is for updates. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing...
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... network traffic, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you to launch the AI Suite II utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the future. Follow the onscreen instructions to download...
... network traffic, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you to launch the AI Suite II utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the future. Follow the onscreen instructions to download...
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b. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Before you to the USB port. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M2 USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 01/13/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 12/06/2011 H61M2USB.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp...
b. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Before you to the USB port. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M2 USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 01/13/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 12/06/2011 H61M2USB.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp...
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... keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61M2USB.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file...
... keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61M2USB.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file...
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... the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Welcome to boot using defaults 3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...
... the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Welcome to boot using defaults 3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...
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Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2 USB3 VER: 0203 DATE: 12/06/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61M2USB.ROM 4194304 2011-01-11...
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2 USB3 VER: 0203 DATE: 12/06/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61M2USB.ROM 4194304 2011-01-11...
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... you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - You can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M2 USB3 BIOS Version : 0203 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM...
... you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - You can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M2 USB3 BIOS Version : 0203 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM...
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... exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Advanced Mode The...
... exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Advanced Mode The...
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... side of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 To change the settings. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous menu screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Configuration fields...
... side of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 To change the settings. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous menu screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Configuration fields...
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... adjust the ratio. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Long duration power limit [Auto] The default setting of this menu may result in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Long duration maintained [Auto] This value can vary from 1 to 32, which may cause the system to become...
... adjust the ratio. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Long duration power limit [Auto] The default setting of this menu may result in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Long duration maintained [Auto] This value can vary from 1 to 32, which may cause the system to become...
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... Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of the Advanced menu...
... Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of the Advanced menu...
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... which graphics controller to zero (0). Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/iGPU] [PEG/PCI] iGPU Memory...
... which graphics controller to zero (0). Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/iGPU] [PEG/PCI] iGPU Memory...
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...your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to support more than four SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows...
...your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to support more than four SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows...