User Manual
Page 9
...; 1042 controller: - 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports (at the mid-board) (continued on the next page) ix P8H61-M2 USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® processors Supports Intel 32nm CPU Supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel...
...; 1042 controller: - 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports (at the mid-board) (continued on the next page) ix P8H61-M2 USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® processors Supports Intel 32nm CPU Supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel...
User Manual
Page 10
P8H61-M2 USB3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU Lite GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS FanXpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port...
P8H61-M2 USB3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU Lite GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS FanXpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port...
User Manual
Page 13
... EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) VGA LGA1155 2 USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power 5 USB3_12 PCIEX16 ASM RTL 8111E 1042 PCIEX1_1 P8H61-M2 USB3 6 Intel® Super I/O PCIEX1_2 H61 SATA3G_1 SB_PWR 7 SATA3G_2 VIA VT1708S AAFP SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 CLRTC CHASSIS SPEAKER SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 F_PANEL ...CPU socket 1-4 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-14 4. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 1-9 11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-19 1-19 12.
... EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) VGA LGA1155 2 USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power 5 USB3_12 PCIEX16 ASM RTL 8111E 1042 PCIEX1_1 P8H61-M2 USB3 6 Intel® Super I/O PCIEX1_2 H61 SATA3G_1 SB_PWR 7 SATA3G_2 VIA VT1708S AAFP SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 CLRTC CHASSIS SPEAKER SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 F_PANEL ...CPU socket 1-4 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-14 4. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 1-9 11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-19 1-19 12.
User Manual
Page 26
...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M2 USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M2 USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By...module to [AC97]. This 15-pin port is set the item to this connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. This port is for details. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other protected content. 10. Connect one end of ...
...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M2 USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M2 USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By...module to [AC97]. This 15-pin port is set the item to this connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. This port is for details. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other protected content. 10. Connect one end of ...
User Manual
Page 29
...-1 pin USB3_12) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 USB3_12 P8H61-M2 USB3 P8H61-M2 USB3 USB3.0 front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 6. These USB connectors comply with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect...
...-1 pin USB3_12) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 USB3_12 P8H61-M2 USB3 P8H61-M2 USB3 USB3.0 front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 6. These USB connectors comply with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect...
User Manual
Page 33
... Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Place the support DVD...allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to restore the BIOS in the future. c. Chapter 2 BIOS ...
... Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Place the support DVD...allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to restore the BIOS in the future. c. Chapter 2 BIOS ...
User Manual
Page 34
... all its features. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 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 ...DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then...
... all its features. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 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 ...DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then...
User Manual
Page 35
... the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press to switch to... The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to recover BIOS setting. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash ...
... the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press to switch to... The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to recover BIOS setting. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash ...
User Manual
Page 36
The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. NTFS ... ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device...
The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. NTFS ... ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device...
User Manual
Page 37
... type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any key... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS:...
... type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any key... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS:...
User Manual
Page 39
Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to the default value. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to ... BIOS Setup program. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to the default value. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to ... BIOS Setup program. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
User Manual
Page 41
...(C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker... 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 ...
...(C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker... 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 ...
User Manual
Page 42
...brief description of a field, select it and press to select items in the menu and change the settings. To change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that item. Use the navigation keys to display a list of the field... opposite the item. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that the item has a submenu. You cannot...
...brief description of a field, select it and press to select items in the menu and change the settings. To change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that item. Use the navigation keys to display a list of the field... opposite the item. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that the item has a submenu. You cannot...
User Manual
Page 48
...Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to your CPU model. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set the ratio between ...Version 2.00.1201. Advanced 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 ...
...Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to your CPU model. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set the ratio between ...Version 2.00.1201. Advanced 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 ...
User Manual
Page 51
...Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to... HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. If no USB device is enabled. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the HD...
...Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to... HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. If no USB device is enabled. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the HD...
User Manual
Page 52
...RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this function 2.5.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The ... that provides at least 1A on the system. Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set values. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
...RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this function 2.5.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The ... that provides at least 1A on the system. Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set values. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3