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... and D-Sub Supports Single-link DVI with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 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...
... and D-Sub Supports Single-link DVI with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 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...
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...-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: 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA...
...-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: 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA...
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...USB 3.0 support (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. 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... 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 ...
...USB 3.0 support (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. 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... 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 ...
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... and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is an...™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to overclocking failure. This is a utility that allows you to convert your ...
... and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is an...™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to overclocking failure. This is a utility that allows you to convert your ...
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... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other...
... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other...
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... connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition...
... connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition...
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...; H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to the USB connectors. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M LE/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard...
...; H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to the USB connectors. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M LE/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard...
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... BIOS: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup...
... BIOS: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup...
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...[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series b. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert...Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Before you to the USB port. 2. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file ...
...[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series b. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert...Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Before you to the USB port. 2. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file ...
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...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that allows you press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. •... that contains the BIOS file to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for the BIOS file. Press the Up...
...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that allows you press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. •... that contains the BIOS file to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for the BIOS file. Press the Up...
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... BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets ...corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in...
... BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets ...corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in...
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... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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:\ BIOS backup is done! D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension... key to return to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to the DOS prompt.
... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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:\ BIOS backup is done! D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension... key to return to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to the DOS prompt.
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... default value. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Do this option only if you in this ...motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS...
... default value. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Do this option only if you in this ...motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced ... Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓...
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced ... Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓...
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..., Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Navigation... Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To change the value of a field, select it and press to the previous menu screen. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar...
..., Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Navigation... Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To change the value of a field, select it and press to the previous menu screen. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar...
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... show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Be...
... show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Be...
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... to change the USB-related features. 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 be ...used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE...
... to change the USB-related features. 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 be ...used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE...
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... [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; ...=4] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) This item appears only when the ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set the front panel audio connector (AAFP...
... [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; ...=4] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) This item appears only when the ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set the front panel audio connector (AAFP...