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Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8H61-M LE Series specifications summary...ix Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!...1-1 Package contents...1-1 Special features...1-1 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights...1-1 Innovative ASUS features...1-3 Product introduction 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed...1-5 Motherboard overview...1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 1.6.1 1.6.2 ...slot...1-19 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)...1-9 1.7 System memory...1-14 1.8 Expansion slots...1-19 1.9 1.10 Jumpers...1-20 Connectors...1-21 1.10.1 1.10.2 Rear ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8H61-M LE Series specifications summary...ix Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!...1-1 Package contents...1-1 Special features...1-1 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights...1-1 Innovative ASUS features...1-3 Product introduction 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed...1-5 Motherboard overview...1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 1.6.1 1.6.2 ...slot...1-19 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)...1-9 1.7 System memory...1-14 1.8 Expansion slots...1-19 1.9 1.10 Jumpers...1-20 Connectors...1-21 1.10.1 1.10.2 Rear ...
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..., 6 ports at the back panel) P8H61-M LE/USB3: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 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 List). *** When...
..., 6 ports at the back panel) P8H61-M LE/USB3: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 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 List). *** When...
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... integrated to support 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual Check...
... integrated to support 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual Check...
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...applications. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-... the latest single-chipset design to boost system performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of Line...
...applications. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-... the latest single-chipset design to boost system performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of Line...
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... the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B P8H61-M LE/USB3 Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 4. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on...
... the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B P8H61-M LE/USB3 Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 4. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on...
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...8226; Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. -I nstall a 64-bit Windows® OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. CT12864BA1067.8FF CT25664BA1067.16FF EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F EBJ11UD8BAFA-...(64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Memory configurations P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz ...
...8226; Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. -I nstall a 64-bit Windows® OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. CT12864BA1067.8FF CT25664BA1067.16FF EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F EBJ11UD8BAFA-...(64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Memory configurations P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz ...
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.... • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ PSC PSC PSC PSC SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Super Talent Super...
.... • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ PSC PSC PSC PSC SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Super Talent Super...
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...resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move..., use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Jumpers CLRTC 1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
...resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move..., use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Jumpers CLRTC 1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
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...installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The...Build Date : 02/18/2011 Speed : 3100 MHz CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz Friday [10/08/2010] Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Voltage 1.248V 3.344V 5V 12V 5.160V 12.248V Temperature +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC +75.2ºF/+40.0ºC Fan Speed ...
...installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The...Build Date : 02/18/2011 Speed : 3100 MHz CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz Friday [10/08/2010] Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Voltage 1.248V 3.344V 5V 12V 5.160V 12.248V Temperature +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC +75.2ºF/+40.0ºC Fan Speed ...
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... Monitor Boot Tool BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Speed Memory Information Total Memory Speed System Language System Date System Time Access Level > Security 0302 x64 02/18/2011 7.0.4.1197 B2 Stepping Choose the system default language 3100...
... Monitor Boot Tool BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Speed Memory Information Total Memory Speed System Language System Date System Time Access Level > Security 0302 x64 02/18/2011 7.0.4.1197 B2 Stepping Choose the system default language 3100...
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Frequency Auto Disabled Auto Auto [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to malfunction. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: ...CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Memory Frequency iGPU Max. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 EFI BIOS Utility - EPU Power Saving Mode > GPU Boost > DRAM Timing Control > CPU ...
Frequency Auto Disabled Auto Auto [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to malfunction. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: ...CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Memory Frequency iGPU Max. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 EFI BIOS Utility - EPU Power Saving Mode > GPU Boost > DRAM Timing Control > CPU ...
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Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may vary depending on the system loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max ..., revert to enhance the system performance. Frequency [Auto] The iGPU frequency may cause the system to individually set the memory operating frequency. DRAM Timing Control 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Memory Frequency [Auto] 2.4.3 [Auto] [Manual] iGPU Max. However, the frequency may cause the system to automatically optimize ...
Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may vary depending on the system loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max ..., revert to enhance the system performance. Frequency [Auto] The iGPU frequency may cause the system to individually set the memory operating frequency. DRAM Timing Control 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Memory Frequency [Auto] 2.4.3 [Auto] [Manual] iGPU Max. However, the frequency may cause the system to automatically optimize ...
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... devices. Set to [Enhanced] to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Set to set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PEG/iGPU] Allows you to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Disables the SATA function.... keep 64MB. Allows you to set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/iGPU] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode...
... devices. Set to [Enhanced] to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Set to set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PEG/iGPU] Allows you to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Disables the SATA function.... keep 64MB. Allows you to set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/iGPU] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode...
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... Monitor Boot Tool Be used to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] 2.8.3 This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile 2.8.1 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to launch the...the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. EFI BIOS Utility - For more ...
... Monitor Boot Tool Be used to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] 2.8.3 This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile 2.8.1 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to launch the...the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. EFI BIOS Utility - For more ...