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... or missing, contact your motherboard package. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-I Onboard LED 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction SB_PWR P8H61-I ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-I motherboard! This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before removing or...
... or missing, contact your motherboard package. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-I Onboard LED 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction SB_PWR P8H61-I ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-I motherboard! This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before removing or...
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...) 1-9 1-14 10. DDR3 U-DIMM slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-16 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-16 1-3 ASUS P8H61-I USB34 ASM 1042 LAN1_USB3_12 AUDIO RTL 8111E AAFP VIA VT1708S SPDIF_OUT LGA1155 EPU PCI1EX16 2 F_PANEL 7 SB_PWR 8 CLRTC 11 10 9 Place four screws into ...Power ATX12V EATXPWR 17.1cm(6.75in) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DVI_VGA P8H61-I 1-2 Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin...
...) 1-9 1-14 10. DDR3 U-DIMM slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-16 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-16 1-3 ASUS P8H61-I USB34 ASM 1042 LAN1_USB3_12 AUDIO RTL 8111E AAFP VIA VT1708S SPDIF_OUT LGA1155 EPU PCI1EX16 2 F_PANEL 7 SB_PWR 8 CLRTC 11 10 9 Place four screws into ...Power ATX12V EATXPWR 17.1cm(6.75in) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DVI_VGA P8H61-I 1-2 Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin...
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..., when you do any of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P8H61-I 1-4 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to...
..., when you do any of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P8H61-I 1-4 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to...
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... the necessary hardware settings for later use . 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P8H61-I 1-8
... the necessary hardware settings for later use . 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P8H61-I 1-8
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... is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P8H61-I 1-10 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects a microphone. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port...
... is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P8H61-I 1-10 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects a microphone. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port...
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1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring ... until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS P8H61-I ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we...
1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring ... until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS P8H61-I ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we...
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... 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND P8H61-I GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND ASUS P8H61-I SATA connectors • When using Serial ATA. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Install the Windows®... Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 P8H61-I 1-14 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND 4.
... 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND P8H61-I GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND ASUS P8H61-I SATA connectors • When using Serial ATA. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Install the Windows®... Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 P8H61-I 1-14 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND 4.
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... USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-I P8H61-I 1-16 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-I HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-I /O module cable to [AC97]. ASUS P8H61-I USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to [HD]. Doing so will damage the motherboard! This...
... USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-I P8H61-I 1-16 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-I HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-I /O module cable to [AC97]. ASUS P8H61-I USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to [HD]. Doing so will damage the motherboard! This...
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...; The ASUS @Vibe service contents differ for each territory. • This utility does not work on Windows® 64-bit XP OS. Launching ASUS @Vibe 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asusvibe.com for all ASUS products. Install ASUS @Vibe ...from the motherboard support DVD. 2. With the asus@vibe platform, you can access or download a wealth of exciting and engaging digital content such as music, videos, games, magazines, e-books, as well as a value-added service for more details. ASUS P8H61...
...; The ASUS @Vibe service contents differ for each territory. • This utility does not work on Windows® 64-bit XP OS. Launching ASUS @Vibe 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asusvibe.com for all ASUS products. Install ASUS @Vibe ...from the motherboard support DVD. 2. With the asus@vibe platform, you can access or download a wealth of exciting and engaging digital content such as music, videos, games, magazines, e-books, as well as a value-added service for more details. ASUS P8H61...
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...from a BIOS file a. b. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM ... 0306 DATE: 01/14/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-I The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the Tool menu to...
...from a BIOS file a. b. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM ... 0306 DATE: 01/14/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-I The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the Tool menu to...
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... UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-I Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press ...to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating ...
... UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-I Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press ...to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating ...
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...BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-I DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or ...Select Yes and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Restart your computer. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-I VER: 0306 DATE: 01/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: PH61I.ROM 4194304 2011-01-04 17:30:...
...BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-I DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or ...Select Yes and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Restart your computer. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-I VER: 0306 DATE: 01/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: PH61I.ROM 4194304 2011-01-04 17:30:...
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...the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ... to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Thursday [01/13/2011] P8H61-I EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-I BIOS Version : 0306 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz Total Memory : ...
...the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ... to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Thursday [01/13/2011] P8H61-I EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-I BIOS Version : 0306 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz Total Memory : ...
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... that do not fit on the screen. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-I You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Menu items The highlighted item...
... that do not fit on the screen. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-I You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Menu items The highlighted item...
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After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-I The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To change an administrator ...
After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-I The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To change an administrator ...
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... and press . Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-I Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may result in...
... and press . Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-I Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may result in...
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... under high voltage settings. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-I F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. 2.4.10 VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the...
... under high voltage settings. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-I F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. 2.4.10 VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the...
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... the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to change the southbridge chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-I Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology...
... the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to change the southbridge chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-I Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology...
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...]. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this function 2-20 ASUS P8H61-I Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set the Realtek LAN Controller item to [Enabled...
...]. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this function 2-20 ASUS P8H61-I Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set the Realtek LAN Controller item to [Enabled...
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... per minute (RPM). Select Ignore if you do not wish to change the fan settings. Select Ignore if you to display the detected speed. 2-22 ASUS P8H61-I
... per minute (RPM). Select Ignore if you do not wish to change the fan settings. Select Ignore if you to display the detected speed. 2-22 ASUS P8H61-I