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...: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is eager to this email address). 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. The source code will be much...
...: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is eager to this email address). 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. The source code will be much...
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... 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-14 2.4.4 OC Tuner [Disabled 2-14 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-14 2.4.7 Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto...
... 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-14 2.4.4 OC Tuner [Disabled 2-14 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-14 2.4.7 Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto...
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...board, 2 ports at the back panel) Asmedia USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update...
...board, 2 ports at the back panel) Asmedia USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update...
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...2.0/1.1 ports; 2 x USB 3.0 ports (P8H61/USB3 only) 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - P8H61 Series specifications summary ASUS...
...2.0/1.1 ports; 2 x USB 3.0 ports (P8H61/USB3 only) 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - P8H61 Series specifications summary ASUS...
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... connectivity standard. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61 Series It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to boost system performance. Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users...
... connectivity standard. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61 Series It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to boost system performance. Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users...
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... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the card. 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 ASUS P8H61 Series Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do...
... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the card. 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 ASUS P8H61 Series Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do...
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... GND P8H61 Series SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to [AHCI Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V...
... GND P8H61 Series SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to [AHCI Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V...
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... for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). The contents of ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file...
... for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). The contents of ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file...
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From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. The Drivers menu appears...
From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. The Drivers menu appears...
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... MODEL: P8H61/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0301 Folder Info 01/01/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 02/23/2011 P8H61.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 Series Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using this utility, download...
... MODEL: P8H61/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0301 Folder Info 01/01/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 02/23/2011 P8H61.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 Series Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using this utility, download...
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... to switch to the Drive field. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you press to find the USB flash disk that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port...
... to switch to the Drive field. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you press to find the USB flash disk that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port...
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... BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 Series The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD...
... BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 Series The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD...
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... to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Yes No 4. Select Yes and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure...
... to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Yes No 4. Select Yes and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure...
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... Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate 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 - EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61 Series To access the Advanced Mode, click...
... Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate 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 - EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61 Series To access the Advanced Mode, click...
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... Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Realtek LAN Controller Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility...
... Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Realtek LAN Controller Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility...
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...Auto Auto Version 2.00.1201. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to individually set overclocking parameters. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving MODE Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Voltage 1.184V Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto CPU PLL Voltage 1.800V Auto PCH Voltage 1.050V Auto Boot...
...Auto Auto Version 2.00.1201. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to individually set overclocking parameters. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving MODE Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Voltage 1.184V Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto CPU PLL Voltage 1.800V Auto PCH Voltage 1.050V Auto Boot...
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... value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.4 OC Tuner [Disabled] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the memory operating frequency. Press and select OK to start automatic overclocking. 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to...
... value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.4 OC Tuner [Disabled] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the memory operating frequency. Press and select OK to start automatic overclocking. 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to...
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... Technology [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61 Series Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in specific...
... Technology [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61 Series Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in specific...
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...Set to [AHCI Mode] when you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. S.M.A.R.T. SATA Mode [IDE Mode...
...Set to [AHCI Mode] when you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. S.M.A.R.T. SATA Mode [IDE Mode...
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... high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 ASUS P8H61 Series If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to detect the presence of the Realtek LAN controller. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled...
... high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 ASUS P8H61 Series If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to detect the presence of the Realtek LAN controller. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled...