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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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... Turbo Boost technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with HD audio module in the market. ** ... controller Realtek® 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-...
... Turbo Boost technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with HD audio module in the market. ** ... controller Realtek® 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-...
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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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... and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. 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 package contents vary from models. • If any of the items is damaged...
... and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. 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 package contents vary from models. • If any of the items is damaged...
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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 It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, which enhances system performance. 8-channel high definition audio The... 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 ...
.... 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 It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, which enhances system performance. 8-channel high definition audio The... 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 ...
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...Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to restore a corrupted...The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. This is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and...
...Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to restore a corrupted...The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. This is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and...
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... cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. SB_PWR P8H61-M LE/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LE/USB3 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5
... cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 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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... When installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series
... When installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series
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... 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 USB910 CLRTC SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 7 PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 Here labeled USB34 on P8H61-M LE. 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...
... 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 USB910 CLRTC SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 7 PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 Here labeled USB34 on P8H61-M LE. 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...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core... then move it is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core... then move it is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of...
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... orientation. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Load plate 4. 3. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series
... orientation. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Load plate 4. 3. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series
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... or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Push down two fasteners at a time...
... or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Push down two fasteners at a time...
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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. Rotate each ...
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. Rotate each ...
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... 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. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on...
... 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. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on...
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...in the market. • The default memory operation frequency 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, ...the standard way of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than...
...in the market. • The default memory operation frequency 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, ...the standard way of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than...
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... • • OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.75V • • (continued on the next page) 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL...
... • • OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.75V • • (continued on the next page) 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA G.SKILL...
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... it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction...
... it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction...
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...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 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (... RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins ...
...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 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (... RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins ...
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...Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). DVI-D port. By default, this connector, set the item to [HD]. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This ... 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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio ...
...Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). DVI-D port. By default, this connector, set the item to [HD]. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This ... 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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio ...