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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M LE Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M LE Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12...
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...is set to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. Do not place the product in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If you are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard... product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. vii If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published...
...is set to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. Do not place the product in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If you are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard... product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. vii If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published...
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... means that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the ...through the BIOS Setup menus. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize...
... means that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the ...through the BIOS Setup menus. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize...
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...any of the 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! Chapter 1: Product ...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! Thank you start installing the motherboard...
...any of the 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! Chapter 1: Product ...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! Thank you start installing the motherboard...
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...PCI Express 2.0 devices for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into...chipset design 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 enhances system performance. 8-channel high ...
...PCI Express 2.0 devices for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into...chipset design 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 enhances system performance. 8-channel high ...
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... consumption in different scenarios. and its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to deliver...
... consumption in different scenarios. and its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to deliver...
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ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and ...system hangs due to energy consumptions. eliminates the need to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB ...
ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and ...system hangs due to energy consumptions. eliminates the need to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB ...
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... the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SB_PWR P8H61-M LE/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LE/USB3 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5
... the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SB_PWR P8H61-M LE/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LE/USB3 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5
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...the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into it. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that... you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of ...
...the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into it. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that... you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of ...
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... layout varies with models. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 98 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 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... 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...
... layout varies with models. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 98 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 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... 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...
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... if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket ...the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss...
... if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket ...the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss...
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... of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. The LGA1155 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in a push...To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
... of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. The LGA1155 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in a push...To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A Chapter 1: ...fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU ...
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A Chapter 1: ...fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU ...
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... performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
... performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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...you do any of 3GB system memory if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of the following: - P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Crucial ...motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS...
...you do any of 3GB system memory if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of the following: - P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Crucial ...motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS...
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... DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly insert the...
... DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly insert the...
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...came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it... so may need IRQ assignments. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share...
...came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it... so may need IRQ assignments. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share...
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Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect USB...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 ... Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1.
Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect USB...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 ... Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1.
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... 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. These are not jumpers! 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Do not place...
... 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. These are not jumpers! 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Do not place...