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... Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix P8H61-M LE: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 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 the...
... Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix P8H61-M LE: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 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 the...
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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 an ACPI management function to boost system performance. 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 Series Dual...
USB 3.0 support (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with an ACPI management function to boost system performance. 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 Series Dual...
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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 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to convert your favorite photo into...update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that ...
...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 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to convert your favorite photo into...update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that ...
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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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... this connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. By default, this connector. 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1... a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set 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...
... this connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. By default, this connector. 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1... a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set 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...
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... (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 7. 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 a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the...
... (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 7. 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 a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the...
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... utility that allows you 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 case you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the... BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to...
... utility that allows you 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 case you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the... BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to...
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...Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Updating from file, then click Next. Before you to enable it. b. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the... of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download ...
...Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Updating from file, then click Next. Before you to enable it. b. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the... of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download ...
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... the updating process. The system requires you to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Press to switch to...
... the updating process. The system requires you to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Press to switch to...
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... FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to...
... FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to...
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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! When BIOS backup is not... backup process. Press any key to continue. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5
... 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! When BIOS backup is not... backup process. Press any key to continue. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5
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... two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to... Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If you in this section are for this option only if you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 2.9 Exit Menu for information on . See section 1.9 Jumpers ...
... two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to... Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If you in this section are for this option only if you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 2.9 Exit Menu for information on . See section 1.9 Jumpers ...
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... 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 ↑↓: Select... options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
... 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 ↑↓: Select... options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
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...-configurable, you can change the settings. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the value of the selected item. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the menu...
...-configurable, you can change the settings. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the value of the selected item. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the menu...
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... items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 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. Chapter...
... items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 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. Chapter...
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...] 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 Series Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to detect the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow...
...] 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 Series Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to detect the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow...
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... [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to set the serial port configuration. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; 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; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled...
... [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to set the serial port configuration. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; 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; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled...