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... 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... 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) Asmedia USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) (continued on the ...
... 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... 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) Asmedia USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) (continued on the ...
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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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...! 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 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
...! 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 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
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...your system 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 enhances system performance. ...connectivity standard. 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 Built to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second ...
...your system 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 enhances system performance. ...connectivity standard. 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 Built to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second ...
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... . 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. 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. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard.
... . 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. 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. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard.
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... 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 ...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. The layout varies with models. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3...
... 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 ...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. The layout varies with models. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3...
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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 right (B) until it to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket ... removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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 right (B) until it to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket ... removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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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. 4. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently ...
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. 4. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently ...
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...on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not...resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system...
...on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not...resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system...
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...for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 10. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. DVI-D can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation...PIN 1 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 connect USB 3.0 devices to [AC97]. USB 2.0 ...
...for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 10. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. DVI-D can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation...PIN 1 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 connect USB 3.0 devices to [AC97]. USB 2.0 ...
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... the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at the back of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power.... The power supply plugs are for details. 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to a slot opening at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is purchased separately.
... the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at the back of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power.... The power supply plugs are for details. 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to a slot opening at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is purchased separately.
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...This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. 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 ...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/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
...This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. 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 ...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/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
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... 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 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 system reboot without...
... 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 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 system reboot without...
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... setup program. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. 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: 02/18/2011 P8H61MLE...
... setup program. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. 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: 02/18/2011 P8H61MLE...
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... the optical drive or the 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. Insert the support DVD to perform the BIOS update process...to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to recover BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using...
... the optical drive or the 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. Insert the support DVD to perform the BIOS update process...to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to recover BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using...
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.... • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Refer 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 17... prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Restart your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or...
.... • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Refer 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 17... prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Restart your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or...
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... you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Refer to decide the boot priority. 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 ...Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot ...
... you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Refer to decide the boot priority. 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 ...Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot ...
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... the auto-detected values. If no USB device is a monitor system. When read/write of USB devices at startup. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can ...Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you to report warning messages during the POST. S.M.A.R.T.
... the auto-detected values. If no USB device is a monitor system. When read/write of USB devices at startup. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can ...Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you to report warning messages during the POST. S.M.A.R.T.
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... received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M LEˈP8H61-M LE/USB3 Conforms to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M LE, P8H61-M LE/USB3 conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.
... received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M LEˈP8H61-M LE/USB3 Conforms to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M LE, P8H61-M LE/USB3 conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.