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ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUSTeK is eager to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of these licenses are used only for...
ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUSTeK is eager to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of these licenses are used only for...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... Memory Profile (XMP) * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported 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...
... Memory Profile (XMP) * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported 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...
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P8H61-M LE Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ESD GPU Boost ASUS Anti-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...
P8H61-M LE Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ESD GPU Boost ASUS Anti-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...
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...overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket ...higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. ... can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. -
...overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket ...higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. ... can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. -
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... 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 Express... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding...
... 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 Express... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding...
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...+5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M LE/USB3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. The system... to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at the back of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to a slot opening at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 2.
...+5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M LE/USB3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. The system... to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at the back of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to a slot opening at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 2.
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...specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 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... 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 • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before...
...specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 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... 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 • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before...
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... example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of the menu screen are items that is highlighted...Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a field, select it and press to the previous menu screen. Use the ...
... example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of the menu screen are items that is highlighted...Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a field, select it and press to the previous menu screen. Use the ...
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... Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this function.
... Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this function.
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... BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series The values range from 0.735V to 1.685V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 2.4.11 VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU voltage. According to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU...
... BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series The values range from 0.735V to 1.685V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 2.4.11 VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU voltage. According to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU...
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... to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to zero (0). This item should be enabled in order to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to...
... to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to zero (0). This item should be enabled in order to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to...
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...CE marking (EC conformity marking) Position : CEO Name : Jerry Shen Declaration Date: Feb. 28, 2011 Year to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators ...received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M LEˈP8H61-M LE/USB3 Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: ...
...CE marking (EC conformity marking) Position : CEO Name : Jerry Shen Declaration Date: Feb. 28, 2011 Year to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators ...received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M LEˈP8H61-M LE/USB3 Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: ...