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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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... and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Do not place the product in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable ... signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it...
... and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Do not place the product in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable ... signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it...
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...system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide ...is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2:...
...system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide ...is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2:...
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... 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory 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. This provides great graphics performance. The package contents vary from models. • If any...
... 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory 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. This provides great graphics performance. The package contents vary from models. • If any...
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...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 durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series the latest connectivity standard. It is also backward compatible with an ACPI ...next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is enhanced with USB 2.0 components. USB 3.0 support (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 -
...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 durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series the latest connectivity standard. It is also backward compatible with an ACPI ...next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is enhanced with USB 2.0 components. USB 3.0 support (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 -
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...user-friendly interface makes overclock with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in TurboV ...provides the best O.C. It allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in real time...
...user-friendly interface makes overclock with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in TurboV ...provides the best O.C. It allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in real time...
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... restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB...meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series feature automatically restores the CPU default ...
... restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB...meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series feature automatically restores the CPU default ...
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...ATX power supply is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8H61-M LE/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LE/USB3 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 This is switched off mode.... Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut...
...ATX power supply is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8H61-M LE/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LE/USB3 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 This is switched off mode.... Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut...
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... the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image...
... the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image...
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...98 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 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...
...98 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 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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... install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only 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. To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155...
... install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only 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. To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155...
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... To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on ...may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have...
... To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on ...may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have...
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... 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 fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up... two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A B B A B A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 Hardware monitoring errors...
... 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 fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up... two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A B B A B A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 Hardware monitoring errors...
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... Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is...
... Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is...
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...8226; According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V 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. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do... DIMMs made up 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. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. To operate at the vendor-marked...
...8226; According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V 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. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do... DIMMs made up 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. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. To operate at the vendor-marked...
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... it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket...
... it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket...
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... Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the... such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This...
... Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the... such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This...
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... 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...Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 6. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ...connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series
... 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...Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 6. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ...connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series
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...ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 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 connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard... to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin 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...
...ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 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 connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard... to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin 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...