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... 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 1.6.3 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 Placement direction...1-6 Screw holes...1-6 Motherboard layout...1-7 Layout contents...1-8 Installing the CPU...1-9 Installing the CPU...
... 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 1.6.3 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 Placement direction...1-6 Screw holes...1-6 Motherboard layout...1-7 Layout contents...1-8 Installing the CPU...1-9 Installing the CPU...
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...connected. Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. Avoid ...not sure about the voltage of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in your area. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with the package. Ensure that the power...
...connected. Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. Avoid ...not sure about the voltage of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in your area. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with the package. Ensure that the power...
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...These documents are also provided. Example: ++ DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. ASUS websites Refer to the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press ... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to complete a task. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction • This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports...
...These documents are also provided. Example: ++ DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. ASUS websites Refer to the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press ... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to complete a task. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction • This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports...
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... / Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in LGA1155 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 your package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16...
... / Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in LGA1155 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 your package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16...
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...provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance....connectivity standard. 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 Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and ...
...provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance....connectivity standard. 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 Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and ...
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...far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. It allows you to use software package. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is for the best graphics performance. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that detects the current system ... into one software offers diverse and ease to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the ...
...far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. It allows you to use software package. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is for the best graphics performance. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that detects the current system ... into one software offers diverse and ease to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the ...
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...-recovery tool that allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to their default settings. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready...
...-recovery tool that allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to their default settings. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready...
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... before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. SB_PWR P8H61-M LE/USB3 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off P8H61-M LE/USB3 Onboard LED...
... before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. SB_PWR P8H61-M LE/USB3 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off P8H61-M LE/USB3 Onboard LED...
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... the rear part of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Screw holes Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause...
... the rear part of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Screw holes Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause...
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...module) VGA LGA1155 2 24.4cm(9.6in) USB3_12 CHA_FAN LAN1_USB12 RTL 8111E COM1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LE/USB3 PCIEX1_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 asmedia ASM1083 SB_PWR Intel® H61 32Mb BIOS ALC 887 AAFP PCI1 SPDIF_OUT SATA3G_2...13 12 11 10 9 8 Here labeled USB34 on P8H61-M LE. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 The layout illustrations in this user guide are for P8H61-M LE/USB3 only. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two models. The layout varies with models.
...module) VGA LGA1155 2 24.4cm(9.6in) USB3_12 CHA_FAN LAN1_USB12 RTL 8111E COM1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LE/USB3 PCIEX1_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 asmedia ASM1083 SB_PWR Intel® H61 32Mb BIOS ALC 887 AAFP PCI1 SPDIF_OUT SATA3G_2...13 12 11 10 9 8 Here labeled USB34 on P8H61-M LE. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 The layout illustrations in this user guide are for P8H61-M LE/USB3 only. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two models. The layout varies with models.
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...8482; i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase... of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU ...
...8482; i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase... of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU ...
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... Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same...separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. ...
... Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same...separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. ...
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3. CPU_FAN P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. A A B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B A B B A Chapter 1:... Product introduction 1-13 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you ...
3. CPU_FAN P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. A A B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B A B B A Chapter 1:... Product introduction 1-13 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you ...
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... ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 1.7.1 System memory Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates 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 4. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2...
... ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 1.7.1 System memory Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates 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 4. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2...
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...you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • 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...512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. Memory configurations P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron OCZ Elixir Elixir ...
...you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • 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...512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. Memory configurations P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron OCZ Elixir Elixir ...
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... a DIMM: Removing a DIMM Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause...
... a DIMM: Removing a DIMM Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause...
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... read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 1. 2. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. Remove the system unit cover (if your... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers ...
... read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 1. 2. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. Remove the system unit cover (if your... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers ...
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...standard. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect USB 3.0 devices to any DVI-D compatible device. By default, this connector, set to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). This 15-pin ...other VGA-compatible devices. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L NC ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DVI-D port. 6. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port is for any USB 3.0 port ...
...standard. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect USB 3.0 devices to any DVI-D compatible device. By default, this connector, set to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). This 15-pin ...other VGA-compatible devices. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L NC ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DVI-D port. 6. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port is for any USB 3.0 port ...
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... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) P8H61-M LE/USB3 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LE/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches...
... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) P8H61-M LE/USB3 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LE/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches...