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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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...support: DVI and D-Sub Supports Single-link DVI with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. 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...
...support: DVI and D-Sub Supports Single-link DVI with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. 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...
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... 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 combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN...
... 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 combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN...
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... 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. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...i5 / Core™ i3 processors in the world. The package contents vary from models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your ...
... 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. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...i5 / Core™ i3 processors in the world. The package contents vary from models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your ...
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...ACPI management function 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 means there will...stability. 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 Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. Gigabit LAN solution The ...
...ACPI management function 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 means there will...stability. 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 Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. Gigabit LAN solution The ...
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...´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to update the BIOS without using the ...consumptions. This is a utility that allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to overclocking failure. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores...
...´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to update the BIOS without using the ...consumptions. This is a utility that allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to overclocking failure. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores...
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... is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P8H61-M LE/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LE/USB3 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
... is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P8H61-M LE/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LE/USB3 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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... the motherboard to ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct...
... the motherboard to ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LE/USB3 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct...
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...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 ...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. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 98 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE...
...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 ...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. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 98 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE...
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...socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Press the load...surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-...
...socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Press the load...surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-...
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Load plate 4. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow until the ...
Load plate 4. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow until the ...
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The illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to ensure ...
The illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to ensure ...
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.... 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU...
.... 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU...
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... (DIMM) sockets. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
... (DIMM) sockets. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
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... (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more memory...
... (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more memory...
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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 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
... • • 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 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
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... before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series
... before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DIMM notch 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series
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... about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re-enter 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. For system failure due to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will...
... about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re-enter 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. For system failure due to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will...
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...section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. DVI-D port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to this connector, set the item to [HD]. GND PRESENCE... a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only).
...section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. DVI-D port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to this connector, set the item to [HD]. GND PRESENCE... a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only).