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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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... to enable proper reuse of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the correct voltage in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, ...we published the chemical substances in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. ...
... to enable proper reuse of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the correct voltage in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, ...we published the chemical substances in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. ...
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... documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Used to select. About this manual. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Typography... Enter or Return key. Example: ++ viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. CAUTION: Information to ...
... documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Used to select. About this manual. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Typography... Enter or Return key. Example: ++ viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. CAUTION: Information to ...
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Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. This provides great graphics ...motherboard package for buying an 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 two models. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards...
Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. This provides great graphics ...motherboard package for buying an 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 two models. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards...
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... only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. 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 boost system performance. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient...
... only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. 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 boost system performance. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient...
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...control, and voltage and sensor readings. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. Moreover, the...friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in real time. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly ...
...control, and voltage and sensor readings. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. Moreover, the...friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in real time. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly ...
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... and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled...
... and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled...
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... power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is switched off 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...
... power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is switched off 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...
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... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard 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 place it into...
... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard 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 place it into...
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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...
... 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...
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...8226; The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 ... repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is missing, or if you are not bent. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2.
...8226; The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 ... repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is missing, or if you are not bent. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2.
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...should remain the same. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or...illustration above is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The LGA1155 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel®...
...should remain the same. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or...illustration above is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The LGA1155 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel®...
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... errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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 plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall...
... errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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 plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall...
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... 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 notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
... 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 notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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... some memory modules for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more ... system 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. - P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Install a 64-...
... some memory modules for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more ... system 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. - P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Install a 64-...
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...do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM... 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to...
...do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM... 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to...
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... that you intend to do not need to the card. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that... the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Keep the screw for information ...
... that you intend to do not need to the card. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that... the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Keep the screw for information ...
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...devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a... converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module cable to [HD]. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system....
...devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a... converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module cable to [HD]. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system....
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... 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/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LE...
... 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/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LE...