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xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. P8H61-M LE R2.0 ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. P8H61-M LE R2.0 ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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It utilizes the serial pointto-point links, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in the world. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-1 Intel® H61 Express Chipset Intel® H61 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd ...
It utilizes the serial pointto-point links, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in the world. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-1 Intel® H61 Express Chipset Intel® H61 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd ...
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... down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-3 C.P.R. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the adrenaline rush of real-time overclocking without using the bundled support DVD...
... down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-3 C.P.R. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the adrenaline rush of real-time overclocking without using the bundled support DVD...
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... is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P8H61-M LE R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LE R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-5
... is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P8H61-M LE R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LE R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-5
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...ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd/3rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. ASUS...of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P8H61-M LE R2.0 P8H61-M LE R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.4 Central ...
...ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd/3rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. ASUS...of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P8H61-M LE R2.0 P8H61-M LE R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.4 Central ...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-13
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-13
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... OS can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-15 The system maps the total size of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS...
... OS can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-15 The system maps the total size of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS...
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... Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-21 DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that...
... Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-21 DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that...
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ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-23 1.6.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at 16x mode) that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0.
ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-23 1.6.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at 16x mode) that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0.
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... connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Microphone port (pink). ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-25 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. This port connects to a microphone. Refer to support...
... connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Microphone port (pink). ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-25 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. This port connects to a microphone. Refer to support...
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...aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. P8H61-M LE R2.0 ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power...Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-27 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that...
...aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. P8H61-M LE R2.0 ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power...Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-27 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that...
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...# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-29 P8H61-M LE R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LE R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is...
...# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-29 P8H61-M LE R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LE R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is...
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...connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-31 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. These USB...pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. P8H61-M LE R2.0 P8H61-M LE R2.0 TPM connector TPM module is purchased separately. 9. 8. USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V ...
...connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-31 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. These USB...pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. P8H61-M LE R2.0 P8H61-M LE R2.0 TPM connector TPM module is purchased separately. 9. 8. USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V ...
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...motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. The following screen is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows... the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-33 Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of...
...motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of ASUS motherboard. The following screen is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows... the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-33 Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of...
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... to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
... to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
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When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains...it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3....
When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains...it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3....
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... update. 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Restart your computer. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings...
... update. 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Restart your computer. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings...
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... enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS...F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode ...
... enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the Advanced mode functions Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS...F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode ...
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.... A configurable field is not user-configurable. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the settings. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-9 Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the value of the field...
.... A configurable field is not user-configurable. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the settings. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-9 Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the value of the field...
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... press when prompted to create/confirm the password. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Otherwise, you might be able to create/confirm the password. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-11 From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. User Password If you have set an...
... press when prompted to create/confirm the password. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Otherwise, you might be able to create/confirm the password. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-11 From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. User Password If you have set an...