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... can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 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...
... can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 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...
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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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... 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. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of... items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LE Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This provides great graphics performance.
... 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. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of... items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LE Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This provides great graphics performance.
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... faster and is enhanced with an ACPI management function 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 stability. USB 3.0 support...8482; i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. 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
... faster and is enhanced with an ACPI management function 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 stability. USB 3.0 support...8482; i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. 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
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... overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series
... overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two 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 module... asmedia ASM1042 2 USB3_12 CHA_FAN 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E COM1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 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 ...
1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two 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 module... asmedia ASM1042 2 USB3_12 CHA_FAN 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E COM1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 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 ...
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... with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is ...missing, or if you are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®...
... with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is ...missing, or if you are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®...
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... orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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
... orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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
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... cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to...which include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the ...
... cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to...which include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the ...
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...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 want to connect an AC'97 front panel... this connector to avail of the front panel audio I . 10. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-...
...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 want to connect an AC'97 front panel... this connector to avail of the front panel audio I . 10. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-...
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...slot opening at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector...GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +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 you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher ...
...slot opening at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector...GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +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 you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher ...
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...maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports ASUS FanXpert feature. 5. 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 connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at ...the back 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...
...maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports ASUS FanXpert feature. 5. 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 connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at ...the back 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...
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... PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The speaker allows you turn on IBM PC-compatible computers. 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 chassis-mounted ... 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 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin...
... PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The speaker allows you turn on IBM PC-compatible computers. 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 chassis-mounted ... 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 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin...
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... using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. 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...
... using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. 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...
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...the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto... recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ...
...the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto... recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ...
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... fields and use the keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Are you 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 ...Updater 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 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Restart...
... fields and use the keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Are you 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 ...Updater 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 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Restart...
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...Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ...language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 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...
...Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ...language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 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...
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...of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is a monitor system. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to ... Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during...
...of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is a monitor system. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to ... Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during...
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... Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M LE, P8H61-M LE/USB3 conform with the essential requirements of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ...(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M LEˈP8H61-M LE/USB3 Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature
... Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M LE, P8H61-M LE/USB3 conform with the essential requirements of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ...(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M LEˈP8H61-M LE/USB3 Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature