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... factor ESD GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS TurboV ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks P8H61-M LE: 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61-M LE/USB3: 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB...
... factor ESD GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS TurboV ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks P8H61-M LE: 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61-M LE/USB3: 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB...
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... (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when...
... (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when...
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...with models. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two models. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 98 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 The layout illustrations in this user guide are for P8H61-M LE/USB3 only. 1 23 4 1 20.3cm(8.0in) P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 5 KB_USB56 EPU...6in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E COM1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® PCIEX1_2 asmedia ASM1083 H61 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB78 USB910 CLRTC SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4...
...with models. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two models. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 98 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 The layout illustrations in this user guide are for P8H61-M LE/USB3 only. 1 23 4 1 20.3cm(8.0in) P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 5 KB_USB56 EPU...6in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E COM1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® PCIEX1_2 asmedia ASM1083 H61 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB78 USB910 CLRTC SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4...
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... passwords. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and ...CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key...
... passwords. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and ...CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key...
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...output RGB Signal to [AC97]. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB... panel audio module to this connector is for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any DVI-D...
...output RGB Signal to [AC97]. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB... panel audio module to this connector is for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any DVI-D...
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...GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 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 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s...
...GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 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 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s...
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.... Before you to avail all its features. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder ...] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 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. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. b. Enter the Advanced Mode of ...
.... Before you to avail all its features. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder ...] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 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. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. b. Enter the Advanced Mode of ...
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...or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for the BIOS file. Press the Up/Down arrow... keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to load default BIOS values. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS...
...or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for the BIOS file. Press the Up/Down arrow... keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to load default BIOS values. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS...
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...ESC to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. The succeeding... drive). Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. Welcome to update...
...ESC to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. The succeeding... drive). Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. Welcome to update...
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... for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is not ... the file. 1. Press any key to continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen 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 any key ...
... for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is not ... the file. 1. Press any key to continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen 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 any key ...
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... connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Are you to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DO NOT shut down or reset the ...system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits...
... connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Are you to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DO NOT shut down or reset the ...system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits...
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... EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LE/USB3 BIOS Version : 0302 Build Date : 02/18/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total...12.248V System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot...
... EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LE/USB3 BIOS Version : 0302 Build Date : 02/18/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total...12.248V System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot...
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To display the submenu, select the item and press . Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Use the navigation keys to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that menu. To change the value of a ... menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable.
To display the submenu, select the item and press . Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Use the navigation keys to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that menu. To change the value of a ... menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable.
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...the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the ... that you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Otherwise, you set a user password, you enter...
...the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the ... that you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Otherwise, you set a user password, you enter...
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.... 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to support more than four SATA... can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you ...
.... 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to support more than four SATA... can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you ...
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... you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ...IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) This item appears only when the ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables ...
... you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ...IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) This item appears only when the ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables ...
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...program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.5 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the ...number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. •...
...program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.5 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the ...number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. •...
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... load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for each of the available devices that have a filesystem. 2-28 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you... to ensure the values you selected are finished making your changes. Save Changes & Reset Once you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI...
... load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for each of the available devices that have a filesystem. 2-28 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you... to ensure the values you selected are finished making your changes. Save Changes & Reset Once you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI...