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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. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Thank you start ...of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LE Series motherboard! This provides great graphics performance. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
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. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Thank you start ...of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LE Series motherboard! This provides great graphics performance. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
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...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 It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to boost system performance. Built to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of...chipset design 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 allows increased...
...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 It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to boost system performance. Built to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of...chipset design 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 allows increased...
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... through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. C.P.R. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in regards to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ErP ready The motherboard is...Products (ErP) 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 eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash ...
... through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. C.P.R. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in regards to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ErP ready The motherboard is...Products (ErP) 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 eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash ...
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... removing the motherboard. Failure 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 Ensure that you place it . 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard...
... removing the motherboard. Failure 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 Ensure that you place it . 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard...
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... layout varies with models. 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,...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/USB3 two models. P8H61-M LE...
... layout varies with models. 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,...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/USB3 two models. P8H61-M LE...
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... the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 3. PnP cap 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket...
... the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 3. PnP cap 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket...
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..., ensure that you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1.
..., ensure that you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1.
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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 4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3...
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 4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3...
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... • • OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.75V • • (continued on the next page) 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series
... • • OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.75V • • (continued on the next page) 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series
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... supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining...
... supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining...
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... default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Turn... boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
... default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Turn... boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
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... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LE/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LE/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high-definition front...item in the BIOS setup to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series If you connect USB 3.0 devices to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. DVI-D can't be...
... PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LE/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LE/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high-definition front...item in the BIOS setup to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series If you connect USB 3.0 devices to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. DVI-D can't be...
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... module to the fan connectors. 4. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.... 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 Series Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24...
... module to the fan connectors. 4. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.... 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 Series Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24...
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...# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 LPT connector 1-26 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series LPT is standardized as a printer. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the chassis power...
...# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 LPT connector 1-26 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series LPT is standardized as a printer. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the chassis power...
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... the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the...versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-28 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / ...
... the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the...versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-28 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / ...
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... 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 EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to avail all its features. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302... [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from...
... 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 EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to avail all its features. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302... [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from...
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Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the support DVD into the optical... Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in...
Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the support DVD into the optical... Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in...
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...Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Are you to select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press to switch between ...; Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Yes No 4. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu 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:\ A: P8H61MLE.ROM 4194304 2011-01-04 17...
...Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Are you to select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press to switch between ...; Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Yes No 4. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu 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:\ A: P8H61MLE.ROM 4194304 2011-01-04 17...
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... without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - 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...12.248V System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series You can be changed. The default screen for details. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode...
... without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - 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...12.248V System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series You can be changed. The default screen for details. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode...
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To display the submenu, select the item and press . Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To change the settings. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it and press ...
To display the submenu, select the item and press . Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To change the settings. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it and press ...