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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 ...
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 ...
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... Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are available in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. 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...
... Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are available in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. 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...
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... or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LE Series motherboard! 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. Intel® second generation Core™ i7...
... or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LE Series motherboard! 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. Intel® second generation Core™ i7...
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...P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. 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 Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory...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 ...
...P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. 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 Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory...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 ...
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... 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption...
... 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption...
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.... • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors...is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into...
.... • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors...is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into...
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.... • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 DS Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D DS - - DS Elixir - DS - - DS - - DS...
.... • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 DS Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D DS - - DS Elixir - DS - - DS - - DS...
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... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to ... This jumper allows you to overclocking. 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. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup...
... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to ... This jumper allows you to overclocking. 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. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup...
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... device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties 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 an overview of the...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 : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed ...
... device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties 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 an overview of the...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 : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed ...
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... Version South Bridge Stepping 0302 x64 02/18/2011 7.0.4.1197 B2 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 09/13/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot...
... Version South Bridge Stepping 0302 x64 02/18/2011 7.0.4.1197 B2 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 09/13/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot...
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Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. F1: General Help F2: ...1.165V Auto iGPU Offset Mode Sign + iGPU Voltage Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, ...
Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. F1: General Help F2: ...1.165V Auto iGPU Offset Mode Sign + iGPU Voltage Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, ...
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Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.5 [OK] [... range from 80MHz to 300MHz. 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to enhance the system performance. Use the and keys to the default settings. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series If this menu allow you to...
Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.5 [OK] [... range from 80MHz to 300MHz. 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to enhance the system performance. Use the and keys to the default settings. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series If this menu allow you to...
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...to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support... for internal graphics device will keep 64MB. And the memory size for add-on random workloads by internal graphics devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA ...
...to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support... for internal graphics device will keep 64MB. And the memory size for add-on random workloads by internal graphics devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA ...
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...details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS ...you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in the BIOS Flash. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 Load from...
...details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS ...you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in the BIOS Flash. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 Load from...