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... sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is a reminder that lights up to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M PLUS V2 motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Refer to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. ...LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you for the list of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8H61-M PLUS V2 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M PLUS V2 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you install or remove any motherboard component.
... sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is a reminder that lights up to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M PLUS V2 motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Refer to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. ...LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you for the list of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8H61-M PLUS V2 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M PLUS V2 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you install or remove any motherboard component.
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... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M PLUS V2 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles...
... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M PLUS V2 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles...
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...removal of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. P8H61-M PLUS V2 P8H61-M PLUS V2 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the ... components. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™...
...removal of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. P8H61-M PLUS V2 P8H61-M PLUS V2 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the ... components. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™...
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... spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. B A C 8. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2
... spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. B A C 8. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2
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... connector on the motherboard. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 P8H61-M PLUS V2 CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to...
... connector on the motherboard. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 P8H61-M PLUS V2 CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to...
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...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 PLUS V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing...-BE 2GB DS Elixir - - - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at...
...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 PLUS V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing...-BE 2GB DS Elixir - - - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at...
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... inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual- channel memory configuration. DS - - DS - - DS Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 DS - - DS - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 DS Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D DS - - DS - - DS - -
... inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual- channel memory configuration. DS - - DS - - DS Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 DS - - DS - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 DS Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D DS - - DS - - DS - -
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... support. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Secure the card to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware...
... support. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Secure the card to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware...
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This port is for the LAN port LED indications. This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic ...
This port is for the LAN port LED indications. This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic ...
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...push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M PLUS V2 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND... +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M PLUS V2 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with ...
...push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M PLUS V2 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND... +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M PLUS V2 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with ...
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... 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 PLUS V2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M PLUS V2 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack ...USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M PLUS V2 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration ...
... 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 PLUS V2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M PLUS V2 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack ...USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M PLUS V2 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61-M PLUS V2 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration ...
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.... The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk... display their respective menus. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 If Autorun is for updates.
.... The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk... display their respective menus. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 If Autorun is for updates.
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... 01/24/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/30/2011 P8H61-M-PLUS-V2.ROM File Info MODEL: 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 PLUS V2 b. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑...;based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the...
... 01/24/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/30/2011 P8H61-M-PLUS-V2.ROM File Info MODEL: 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 PLUS V2 b. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑...;based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the...
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...environment. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS...USB flash drive. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). Before updating BIOS 1. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the Make...
...environment. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS...USB flash drive. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). Before updating BIOS 1. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the Make...
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... Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the... BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Are you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M PLUS V2 VER: 0213 DATE: 01/19/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61ML.ROM 4194304 2011-01-11 17:30:...
... Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the... BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Are you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M PLUS V2 VER: 0213 DATE: 01/19/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61ML.ROM 4194304 2011-01-11 17:30:...
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...you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) ... of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. EZ Mode Wednesday [1/19/2005] P8H61-M PLUS V2 BIOS Version : 0302 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 03/30...
...you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) ... of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. EZ Mode Wednesday [1/19/2005] P8H61-M PLUS V2 BIOS Version : 0302 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 03/30...
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... on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the item. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen...
... on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the item. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen...
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Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/...
Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/...
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... menu may vary depending on the system loading. Use the and keys to become unstable! If this menu allow you to the default settings. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 2.4.2 [Auto] [Manual] iGPU Max. The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency. Changing the values in this happens, revert to set the DRAM timing control...
... menu may vary depending on the system loading. Use the and keys to become unstable! If this menu allow you to the default settings. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 2.4.2 [Auto] [Manual] iGPU Max. The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency. Changing the values in this happens, revert to set the DRAM timing control...
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... choose the number of CPU cores to activate in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 This item should be enabled in each processor package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the...
... choose the number of CPU cores to activate in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 This item should be enabled in each processor package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the...