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... this guide vii P8H61-I specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 ...17 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-17 1.8.3 ASUS @Vibe 1-18 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...
... this guide vii P8H61-I specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 ...17 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-17 1.8.3 ASUS @Vibe 1-18 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...
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... x U-DIMM, maximum 16GB, DDR3 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x ...Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. UMA memory: 1748MB Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) - P8H61-I specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second...
... x U-DIMM, maximum 16GB, DDR3 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x ...Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. UMA memory: 1748MB Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) - P8H61-I specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second...
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... generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. DDR3 modules are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the cap on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Unplug all power cables before installing the ...CPU. • Upon purchase of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-I P8H61-I 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A ...
... generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. DDR3 modules are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the cap on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Unplug all power cables before installing the ...CPU. • Upon purchase of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-I P8H61-I 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A ...
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...-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 U-DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P8H61-I 1-4 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to...
...-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 U-DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P8H61-I 1-4 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to...
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... • • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the black slots as one pair of dual-channel... 4GB(2 x DS 2GB) Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-7 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
... • • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the black slots as one pair of dual-channel... 4GB(2 x DS 2GB) Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-7 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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...failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the ... power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC 12 23 P8H61-I Normal (Default) P8H61-I Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove ...
...failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the ... power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC 12 23 P8H61-I Normal (Default) P8H61-I Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove ...
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...8226; The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-I BIOS Version : 0306 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 01/18/2011 Speed : 3300 MHz Exit/Advanced Mode English ... priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Thursday [01/13/2011] P8H61-I To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of output, CPU...
...8226; The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-I BIOS Version : 0306 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 01/18/2011 Speed : 3300 MHz Exit/Advanced Mode English ... priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Thursday [01/13/2011] P8H61-I To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of output, CPU...
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... Version South Bridge Stepping 0306 x64 01/18/2011 7.0.1.1141 B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Thursday 01/27/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot...
... Version South Bridge Stepping 0306 x64 01/18/2011 7.0.1.1141 B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Thursday 01/27/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot...
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... to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Frequency Auto > GPU Boost > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management DRAM Voltage Auto CPU Offset Mode...Auto iGPU Offset Mode Sign + iGPU Voltage Auto VCCIO Voltage Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Scroll down to...
... to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Frequency Auto > GPU Boost > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management DRAM Voltage Auto CPU Offset Mode...Auto iGPU Offset Mode Sign + iGPU Voltage Auto VCCIO Voltage Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Scroll down to...
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...in increased average consumption and decrease average heat production. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] ... the integrated GPU for the internal GPU. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value. If this function. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-I Use the and keys to your CPU model. The values range from 1100MHz to become unstable! The valid value ranges vary according to...
...in increased average consumption and decrease average heat production. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] ... the integrated GPU for the internal GPU. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value. If this function. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-I Use the and keys to your CPU model. The values range from 1100MHz to become unstable! The valid value ranges vary according to...
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... VGA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 System Agent Configuration The System Agent Configuration menu allows you to change ...enable the CPU C6 report to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-I Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 PCH Configuration The South Bridge menu allows you to enable or disable the C1E support...
... VGA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 System Agent Configuration The System Agent Configuration menu allows you to change ...enable the CPU C6 report to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-I Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 PCH Configuration The South Bridge menu allows you to enable or disable the C1E support...
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... load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e��y��in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-I Select an item then press to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then...
... load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e��y��in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-I Select an item then press to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then...