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...® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. P8H61-M LE: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 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 Intel...
...® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. P8H61-M LE: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 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 Intel...
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...ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS TurboV ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks P8H61-M LE: 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61-M LE/USB3... panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x TPM connector (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ...
...ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS TurboV ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks P8H61-M LE: 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61-M LE/USB3... panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x TPM connector (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ...
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... world. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 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 • P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two models. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Intel® second generation Core™ i7...
... world. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 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 • P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two models. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Intel® second generation Core™ i7...
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.... 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 The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core... / 1066 MHz to 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 allows increased bandwidth and ...
.... 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 The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core... / 1066 MHz to 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 allows increased bandwidth and ...
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... installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to...
... installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to...
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...1-7 The layout varies with models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for P8H61-M LE/USB3 only. 1 23 4 1 20.3cm(8.0in) P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 5 KB_USB56 EPU CPU_FAN 6 TPM DVI ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin ...P8H61-M LE/USB3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® PCIEX1_2 asmedia ASM1083 H61 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB78 USB910 CLRTC SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 7 PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 Here labeled USB34 on P8H61-M LE. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3...
...1-7 The layout varies with models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for P8H61-M LE/USB3 only. 1 23 4 1 20.3cm(8.0in) P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 5 KB_USB56 EPU CPU_FAN 6 TPM DVI ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin ...P8H61-M LE/USB3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® PCIEX1_2 asmedia ASM1083 H61 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB78 USB910 CLRTC SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 7 PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 Here labeled USB34 on P8H61-M LE. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3...
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...from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for...socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Load lever A B ...
...from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for...socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Load lever A B ...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) ...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) ...
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... steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and... BIOS automatically 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
... steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and... BIOS automatically 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
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... PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LE/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LE/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to avail of the front panel... module cable to this connector, set the item to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. By default, this connector, set to [AC97]. This port is for your USB 3.0 devices. 8....
... PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LE/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LE/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to avail of the front panel... module cable to this connector, set the item to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. By default, this connector, set to [AC97]. This port is for your USB 3.0 devices. 8....
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... +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M LE/USB3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. The system may ...serial (COM) port. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +...) These connectors are designed to a slot opening at http://support.asus. 2.
... +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M LE/USB3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. The system may ...serial (COM) port. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +...) These connectors are designed to a slot opening at http://support.asus. 2.
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... supports ASUS FanXpert feature. 5. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 Fan ... fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 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. 4. These are not jumpers! ...
... supports ASUS FanXpert feature. 5. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 Fan ... fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 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. 4. These are not jumpers! ...
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... (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground P8H61-M LE/USB3 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8H61-M LE/USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED... ERR# 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 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 LPT connector 1-26 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series LPT is standardized as a printer. 8.
... (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground P8H61-M LE/USB3 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8H61-M LE/USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED... ERR# 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 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 LPT connector 1-26 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series LPT is standardized as a printer. 8.
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.... Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Before you to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 02/17/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 02/18...
.... Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Before you to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 02/17/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 02/18...
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... gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to load default BIOS values. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Turn on the system.... support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Press to switch to recover BIOS setting.
... gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to load default BIOS values. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Turn on the system.... support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Press to switch to recover BIOS setting.
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... version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch between... screen fields and use the keys to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61MLE.ROM 4194304 2011-01-04 ...
... version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch between... screen fields and use the keys to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61MLE.ROM 4194304 2011-01-04 ...
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...EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS ... be changed. Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LE/USB3 BIOS Version : 0302 Build Date : 02/18/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total Memory...
...EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS ... be changed. Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LE/USB3 BIOS Version : 0302 Build Date : 02/18/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total Memory...
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...] to change the USB-related features. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is a monitor system. S.M.A.R.T. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the...Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you to support more than four SATA devices. If no...
...] to change the USB-related features. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is a monitor system. S.M.A.R.T. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the...Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you to support more than four SATA devices. If no...
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...No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M LEˈP8H61-M LE/USB3 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional ...to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M LE, P8H61-M LE/USB3 conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 ...
...No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M LEˈP8H61-M LE/USB3 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional ...to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M LE, P8H61-M LE/USB3 conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 ...