User Manual
Page 4
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 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... [Auto 2-16 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-17 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration 2-19 2.5.3 PCH Configuration 2-19 2.5.4 SATA Configuration 2-19 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-20 iv
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 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... [Auto 2-16 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-17 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration 2-19 2.5.3 PCH Configuration 2-19 2.5.4 SATA Configuration 2-19 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-20 iv
User Manual
Page 9
P8H61 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel®...mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) P8H61/USB3: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-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 ...
P8H61 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel®...mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) P8H61/USB3: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-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 ...
User Manual
Page 10
... - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (P8H61 and P8H61 PLUS only) 2 x USB 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...
... - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (P8H61 and P8H61 PLUS only) 2 x USB 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...
User Manual
Page 14
...lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61 Series Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is...latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. the latest connectivity standard. USB 3.0 support (P8H61/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with an ACPI management function to support the new 1155 socket Intel...
...lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61 Series Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is...latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. the latest connectivity standard. USB 3.0 support (P8H61/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with an ACPI management function to support the new 1155 socket Intel...
User Manual
Page 16
... BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system ...meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61 Series ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that ...
... BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system ...meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61 Series ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that ...
User Manual
Page 32
... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, ... IRQ to use . 4. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 ASUS P8H61 Series Failure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for the...
... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, ... IRQ to use . 4. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-20 ASUS P8H61 Series Failure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for the...
User Manual
Page 35
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61/USB3 only). This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 10. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ...AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for your USB 3.0 devices. 9. AAFP P8H61 Series SENSE2_RETUR PORT2 L SENSE_SEND SENSE1_RETUR PORT2 R PRESENCE# PORT1 R GND PORT1 L PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant ...
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61/USB3 only). This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 10. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ...AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for your USB 3.0 devices. 9. AAFP P8H61 Series SENSE2_RETUR PORT2 L SENSE_SEND SENSE1_RETUR PORT2 R PRESENCE# PORT1 R GND PORT1 L PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant ...
User Manual
Page 38
... Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. 6. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-26 ASUS P8H61 Series Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb...
... Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. 6. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-26 ASUS P8H61 Series Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb...
User Manual
Page 41
..., 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 need to download then click Next. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the...
..., 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 need to download then click Next. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the...
User Manual
Page 42
Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Updating from file, then click Next. b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info 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...
Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Updating from file, then click Next. b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info 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...
User Manual
Page 43
... switch to load default BIOS values. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you press to the Drive field. 4. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download... the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
... switch to load default BIOS values. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you press to the Drive field. 4. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download... the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
User Manual
Page 44
... the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 Series Boot your computer. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Booting the system in DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest...
... the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 Series Boot your computer. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Booting the system in DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest...
User Manual
Page 45
... 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/USB3 VER: 0301 DATE: 02/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! 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. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5
... 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/USB3 VER: 0301 DATE: 02/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! 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. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5
User Manual
Page 47
...; If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under ...
...; If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under ...
User Manual
Page 49
...Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. 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 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...
...Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. 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 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...
User Manual
Page 50
... of the selected item. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted.... Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous menu screen. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 Series For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen.
... of the selected item. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted.... Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous menu screen. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 Series For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen.
User Manual
Page 57
... change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 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 Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1...
... change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 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 Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1...
User Manual
Page 60
... [Enabled]. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 ASUS P8H61 Series EHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio...[Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS...
... [Enabled]. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 ASUS P8H61 Series EHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio...[Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS...
User Manual
Page 61
...Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] (P8H61/USB3 only) This item appears only when the ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set the serial port configuration. IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=3BCh;... into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (P8H61/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address...
...Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] (P8H61/USB3 only) This item appears only when the ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set the serial port configuration. IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=3BCh;... into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (P8H61/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address...