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...P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIGI+VRM Digital Power Design 1-2 1.1.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.1.4 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.4.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.4.2 CPU... 1.9 Software support 1-33 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-33...
...P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIGI+VRM Digital Power Design 1-2 1.1.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.1.4 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.4.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.4.2 CPU... 1.9 Software support 1-33 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-33...
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Profile 2-29 2.9 Exit menu...2-30 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A 2-26 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-26 2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 2-27 2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 2-27 2.7 Boot menu 2-27 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-27 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled ...and Legacy 2-28 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-28 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-28 2.7.9 Boot Override 2-28 2.8 Tools menu 2-29 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2-29 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 2-29...
Profile 2-29 2.9 Exit menu...2-30 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A 2-26 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-26 2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 2-27 2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 2-27 2.7 Boot menu 2-27 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-27 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled ...and Legacy 2-28 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-28 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-28 2.7.9 Boot Override 2-28 2.8 Tools menu 2-29 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2-29 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 2-29...
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... a Windows® 32-bit operating system. P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 •...
... a Windows® 32-bit operating system. P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 •...
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... 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-Channel audio I /O connectors ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front...
... 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-Channel audio I /O connectors ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front...
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...Celeron® processors This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium®/ Celeron® processors in the world. It utilizes the serial pointto-point links, which means there will be no more confusion of PCIe 2.0. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-1 Intel® 3rd/... and energy efficient CPUs in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory, and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics out with its complete backward compatibility to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory modules run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz. ** Intel® 3rd ...
...Celeron® processors This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium®/ Celeron® processors in the world. It utilizes the serial pointto-point links, which means there will be no more confusion of PCIe 2.0. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-1 Intel® 3rd/... and energy efficient CPUs in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory, and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics out with its complete backward compatibility to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory modules run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz. ** Intel® 3rd ...
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...your network programs. It allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 DIGI+VRM Digital Power Design All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal (SVID) ...power-saving chip, automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. ...
...your network programs. It allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 DIGI+VRM Digital Power Design All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal (SVID) ...power-saving chip, automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. ...
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... and vivid image on different ambient temperatures, resulting to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated...ASUS TurboV With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to overclocking failure. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the adrenaline rush of real-time overclocking without using the bundled support...
... and vivid image on different ambient temperatures, resulting to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated...ASUS TurboV With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to overclocking failure. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the adrenaline rush of real-time overclocking without using the bundled support...
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... and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-15 Any excess memory from the higher-sized ... adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration...
... and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-15 Any excess memory from the higher-sized ... adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration...
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...- • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided • DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration...DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-20 Chapter ...
...- • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided • DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration...DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-20 Chapter ...
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...) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI P8H61-M LE R2.0 P8H61-M LE R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Insufficient air ...that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors...
...) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI P8H61-M LE R2.0 P8H61-M LE R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Insufficient air ...that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports ASUS FanXpert feature. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors...
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...and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from the following percentages to control the power phase based on your CPU specification. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-15 CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx] This item allows you to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (...] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme...
...and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from the following percentages to control the power phase based on your CPU specification. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-15 CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx] This item allows you to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (...] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme...
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...keys to zero (0). Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [...the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in each processor package. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-19 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Execute Disable ...
...keys to zero (0). Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [...the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in each processor package. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-19 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Execute Disable ...
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...Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order... to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this...
...Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order... to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this...
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... hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-25 Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you to [Enabled]. Select Ignore if you do not wish to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable...
... hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-25 Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you to [Enabled]. Select Ignore if you do not wish to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable...
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...the NumLock to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Disables the full screen logo display feature. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-27 Select Ignore if you to [On]. Set this item. 2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not want to detect this item to [Enabled] to [Off...]. 2.7.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2.6.4 CPU ...
...the NumLock to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Disables the full screen logo display feature. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-27 Select Ignore if you to [On]. Set this item. 2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not want to detect this item to [Enabled] to [Off...]. 2.7.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2.6.4 CPU ...