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This product has been designed to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the .... • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all...
This product has been designed to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the .... • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all...
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P8H61-M LE Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo ..., 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 CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list...
P8H61-M LE Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo ..., 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 CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list...
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...socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. the latest connectivity standard. Built to boost system performance. 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... 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 ...
...socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. the latest connectivity standard. Built to boost system performance. 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... 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 ...
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SB_PWR P8H61-M LE/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LE/USB3 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that ... is a reminder that you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the system is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep 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 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that ... is a reminder that you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the system is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode...
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... Processing Unit (CPU) 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. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect...socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket...
... Processing Unit (CPU) 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. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect...socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket...
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...the CPU notches. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left ...corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 3. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE...
...the CPU notches. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left ...corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 3. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE...
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...at a time in a diagonal sequence to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly...LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you buy a boxed Intel...
...at a time in a diagonal sequence to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly...LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you buy a boxed Intel...
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... Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 4. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2...
... Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 4. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2...
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P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz ...DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB..., we recommend that you want 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...
P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz ...DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB..., we recommend that you want 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...
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Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • • AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • ...8226; 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 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • • AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • ...8226; 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 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
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... K4B2G0846C SS HYNIX H5TQ1G83TFR DS Samsung K4B1G0846F DS Samsung K4B2G0846C DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
... K4B2G0846C SS HYNIX H5TQ1G83TFR DS Samsung K4B1G0846F DS Samsung K4B2G0846C DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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... extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series The DIMM might get damaged when it fits... in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when...
... extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series The DIMM might get damaged when it fits... in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when...