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...infringe. Products and corporate names appearing in the About Box of these licenses are used only for the cost of this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ... Source Software Licenses. Where the applicable license entitles you to , by the applicable law. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. Copies of the product...
...infringe. Products and corporate names appearing in the About Box of these licenses are used only for the cost of this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ... Source Software Licenses. Where the applicable license entitles you to , by the applicable law. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. Copies of the product...
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... are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
... are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
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..., the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. . viii Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the...
..., the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. . viii Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the...
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xi P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary Accessories BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, SM BIOS v2.7, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary Accessories BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, SM BIOS v2.7, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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xii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 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.
xii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 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.
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...the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-15 For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • ... memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the following: - ...
...the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-15 For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • ... memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the following: - ...
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... display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package ...or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-33 To run the DVD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates...
... display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package ...or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-33 To run the DVD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you to the default setting. 2.4.4 [Auto] [Manual] iGPU Max. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-13 Use the and keys to individually set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to [Enabled] and...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you to the default setting. 2.4.4 [Auto] [Manual] iGPU Max. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-13 Use the and keys to individually set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to [Enabled] and...
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... decreased average heat production. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. Long duration power limit [Auto] Use the and keys to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio.
... decreased average heat production. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. Long duration power limit [Auto] Use the and keys to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio.
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... set a fixed CPU frequency. Configuration options: [T. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU's demands. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module...
... set a fixed CPU frequency. Configuration options: [T. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU's demands. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module...
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.... [Offset Mode] Allows you to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2.4.10 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you... VRM related parrameters . To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you ...
.... [Offset Mode] Allows you to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2.4.10 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you... VRM related parrameters . To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you ...
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Some of the following items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of the CPU Offset Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage and PCH Voltage items are adjusted by a negative value. iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto]... setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. The values range from 0.735V to 1.685V with a 0.005V interval. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-17 The values range from 0.800V to 1.990V with voltage requirement over 1.65V may need better cooling system to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs ...
Some of the following items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of the CPU Offset Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage and PCH Voltage items are adjusted by a negative value. iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto]... setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. The values range from 0.735V to 1.685V with a 0.005V interval. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-17 The values range from 0.800V to 1.990V with voltage requirement over 1.65V may need better cooling system to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs ...
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... the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 75ºC. The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%. The values range from 20ºC to assign...
... the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 75ºC. The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%. The values range from 20ºC to assign...