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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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...DVI and D-Sub Supports Single-link DVI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. 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...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 the latest Memory QVL (...
...DVI and D-Sub Supports Single-link DVI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. 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...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 the latest Memory QVL (...
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... Express controllers integrated to support 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...
... Express controllers integrated to support 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...
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...jacks. Built 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 ... supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks...
...jacks. Built 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 ... supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks...
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... differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 4. 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...
... differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 4. 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...
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... OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from a memory module. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more.... • 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. -
... OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from a memory module. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more.... • 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. -
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.... • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DS - - DS - - DS - - DS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG 1GB SS elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 2GB DS elixir N2CB1680AN...
.... • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DS - - DS - - DS - - DS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG 1GB SS elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 2GB DS elixir N2CB1680AN...
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You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The ... 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 For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock ...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The ... 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 For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock ...
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... The default screen for details. 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 Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan...boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer ...
... The default screen for details. 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 Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan...boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer ...
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... Version South Bridge Stepping 0302 x64 02/18/2011 7.0.4.1197 B2 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 09/13/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot...
... Version South Bridge Stepping 0302 x64 02/18/2011 7.0.4.1197 B2 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Mon 09/13/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot...
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Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5... Auto iGPU Offset Mode Sign + iGPU Voltage Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll...
Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5... Auto iGPU Offset Mode Sign + iGPU Voltage Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll...
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...[Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.5 [OK] [Cancel] GPU Boost... Use the and keys to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency. You can also key in this menu allow you to set the memory operating frequency. Frequency [Auto] The iGPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! However, the frequency may cause the ...
...[Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.5 [OK] [Cancel] GPU Boost... Use the and keys to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency. You can also key in this menu allow you to set the memory operating frequency. Frequency [Auto] The iGPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! However, the frequency may cause the ...
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... when you to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode...] Set to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on VGA devices. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PEG/iGPU] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. The...
... when you to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode...] Set to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on VGA devices. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PEG/iGPU] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. The...
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... BIOS to configure options for special functions. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed... settings to display the submenu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 Select an item then press to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version.
... BIOS to configure options for special functions. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed... settings to display the submenu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 Select an item then press to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version.