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...-ECC DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules Dual-channel memory architecture Support Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity...controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC supports: - Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel JackRetasking - P8H61 EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 ...
...-ECC DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules Dual-channel memory architecture Support Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity...controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC supports: - Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel JackRetasking - P8H61 EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 ...
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... Bus: 190-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS MyLogo 2 Precision Tweaker: - ASUS EFI BIOS - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) P8H61 EVO specifications summary ASUS Special features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel ports 100...
... Bus: 190-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS MyLogo 2 Precision Tweaker: - ASUS EFI BIOS - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) P8H61 EVO specifications summary ASUS Special features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel ports 100...
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P8H61 EVO specifications summary Internal connectors / switches BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 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 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1...WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) * ...
P8H61 EVO specifications summary Internal connectors / switches BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 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 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1...WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) * ...
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... the two PCI 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, and other... necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-19
... the two PCI 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, and other... necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-19
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... that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the...
... that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the...
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...that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61 EVO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0304 Folder Info 03/31/11 10:23p...[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 EVO Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating ...
...that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61 EVO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0304 Folder Info 03/31/11 10:23p...[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 EVO Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating ...
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... system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 EVO Welcome to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and ...select the optical drive as shown. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓...
... system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 EVO Welcome to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and ...select the optical drive as shown. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓...
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... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 EVO VER: 0304 DATE: 03/31/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS:... appears indicating the BIOS backup process. 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. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1....
... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 EVO VER: 0304 DATE: 03/31/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS:... appears indicating the BIOS backup process. 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. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1....
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... value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 EVO Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu...
... value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 EVO Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu...
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... item appears only when you set the HD Audio Cnotroller item to [Enabled] and allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to change the USB-related features. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on the audio standard that the... (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on random workloads by allowing the drive to detect the presence of commands. 2-20 ASUS P8H61 EVO If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. If no...
... item appears only when you set the HD Audio Cnotroller item to [Enabled] and allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to change the USB-related features. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on the audio standard that the... (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on random workloads by allowing the drive to detect the presence of commands. 2-20 ASUS P8H61 EVO If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. If no...