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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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...Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or...output. Dual independent displays support: DVI and D-Sub Supports Single-link DVI 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...
...Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or...output. Dual independent displays support: DVI and D-Sub Supports Single-link DVI 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...
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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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...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...2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 This provides great graphics ...
...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...2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 This provides great graphics ...
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... which allows increased bandwidth and stability. 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 USB 3.0 support (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with an ACPI management function to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers...
... which allows increased bandwidth and stability. 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 USB 3.0 support (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with an ACPI management function to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers...
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...related 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 eliminates the need to energy consumptions. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS... restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in regards to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS...
...related 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 eliminates the need to energy consumptions. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS... restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in regards to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS...
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... change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. 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 a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came...
... change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. 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 a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came...
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... to the chassis. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 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...
... to the chassis. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 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...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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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...retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and... the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent ... Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2.
...retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and... the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent ... Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2.
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Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. PnP cap 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Load ...
Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. PnP cap 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Load ...
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... have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure 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 ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan...
... have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure 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 ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan...
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... to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A B B A B A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and...
... to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A B B A B A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and...
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... power consumption. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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.
... power consumption. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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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...• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of...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. - For effective use a more memory on 32-bit ...
...• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of...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. - For effective use a more memory on 32-bit ...
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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
... • • 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
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... the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
... the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
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... For system failure due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-...! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due 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. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you...
... For system failure due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-...! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due 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. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you...
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...22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP 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 .../O module cable to any DVI-D compatible device. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). This port is for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.10.2 Internal...
...22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP 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 .../O module cable to any DVI-D compatible device. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). This port is for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.10.2 Internal...