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... to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is the latest single-chipset design 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 Series The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of...
... to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is the latest single-chipset design 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 Series The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of...
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...logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using...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 ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient ...
...logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using...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 ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient ...
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...the screw for the card. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 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. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly...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 cards that comply with the PCI...
...the screw for the card. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 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. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly...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 cards that comply with the PCI...
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... the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 6. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module cable to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports...
... the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 6. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module cable to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports...
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... so will damage the motherboard! See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-25 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 SATA connectors...
... so will damage the motherboard! See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-25 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 SATA connectors...
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... BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS ...in the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to launch the AI Suite II utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. The ...
... BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS ...in the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to launch the AI Suite II utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. The ...
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... load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to recover BIOS setting. Reboot the .... 6. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you press to perform the BIOS update process. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be ...
... load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to recover BIOS setting. Reboot the .... 6. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you press to perform the BIOS update process. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be ...
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...the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to Drive D (USB flash drive). The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS... update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 ...
...the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to Drive D (USB flash drive). The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS... update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 ...
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... to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you in this section are for...always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your motherboard if you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See ...Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to the default value.
... to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you in this section are for...always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your motherboard if you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See ...Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to the default value.