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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two models. The layout varies with models. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 98 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 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... EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E COM1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 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 ...
...1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two models. The layout varies with models. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 98 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 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... EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E COM1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 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 ...
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P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ...setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except...BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE...
P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ...setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except...BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE...
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...(10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. ...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 connect... item to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. If you connect USB 3.0 devices to [HD]. By default, ...
...(10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. ...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 connect... item to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. If you connect USB 3.0 devices to [HD]. By default, ...
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... 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 • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard... disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to a slot opening at the ...
... 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 • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard... disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to a slot opening at the ...
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...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 the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: ...PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. b. Always update 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 the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: ...PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. b. Always update the ...
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... or the USB flash drive that allows you press to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot ...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. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery ...
... or the USB flash drive that allows you press to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot ...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. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery ...
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... 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 any key to continue. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . When...
... 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 any key to continue. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . When...
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...hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02...Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Yes No 4. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut ...
...hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02...Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Yes No 4. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut ...
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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 Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) ... Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Selects the display language of the basic system information...
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 Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) ... Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Selects the display language of the basic system information...
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...USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the support 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... for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is detected, the...
...USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the support 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... for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is detected, the...
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...] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 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. Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu ...This item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 IRQ=4] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Parallel Port [...
...] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 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. Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu ...This item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 IRQ=4] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Parallel Port [...