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..., check the items in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8H61-M PLUS V3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M PLUS V3 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on ... or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Refer to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M PLUS V3 motherboard! Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in...
..., check the items in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8H61-M PLUS V3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M PLUS V3 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on ... or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Refer to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M PLUS V3 motherboard! Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in...
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... six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P8H61-M PLUS V3 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
... six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P8H61-M PLUS V3 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
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...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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 motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel...product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 P8H61-M PLUS V3 P8H61-M PLUS V3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is missing, or if you are...
...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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 motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel...product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 P8H61-M PLUS V3 P8H61-M PLUS V3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is missing, or if you are...
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... off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 B A C 8. 6.
... off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 B A C 8. 6.
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... fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND...
... fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND...
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... stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. P8H61-M PLUS V3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2666 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB... are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - DIMM socket support Voltage (optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 1.65V • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of 3GB ...
... stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. P8H61-M PLUS V3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2666 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB... are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - DIMM socket support Voltage (optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 1.65V • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of 3GB ...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G Size SS/DS Chip Brand 1GB SS 2GB DS ...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G Size SS/DS Chip Brand 1GB SS 2GB DS ...
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... software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express x16 3.0/2.0 graphic cards complying with...
... software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express x16 3.0/2.0 graphic cards complying with...
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... hub. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Line Out port (lime). This port allows Gigabit connection to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Refer to the table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for...
... hub. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Line Out port (lime). This port allows Gigabit connection to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Refer to the table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for...
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... power supply unit (PSU) that you use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P8H61-M PLUS V3 CHASSIS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Chassis intrusion connector 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is removed or replaced. Connect one orientation....and provides a minimum power of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin ...
... power supply unit (PSU) that you use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P8H61-M PLUS V3 CHASSIS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Chassis intrusion connector 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is removed or replaced. Connect one orientation....and provides a minimum power of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin ...
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... GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P8H61-M PLUS V3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 P8H61-M PLUS V3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version...USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for details. 7. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors...
... GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P8H61-M PLUS V3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 P8H61-M PLUS V3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version...USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for details. 7. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors...
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The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP ... displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to display...
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP ... displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to display...
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.../2012 P8H61MV3.CAP File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. The...
.../2012 P8H61MV3.CAP File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. The...
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... the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment ...BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Boot your computer. 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. The actual utility ...
... the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment ...BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Boot your computer. 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. The actual utility ...
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...If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown ...its routines. See section 1.6 Jumpers for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing ...
...If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown ...its routines. See section 1.6 Jumpers for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing ...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys .... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit...
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys .... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit...
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... Time Clock (RTC) RAM to choose the BIOS language version from the options. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows...
... Time Clock (RTC) RAM to choose the BIOS language version from the options. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows...
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... setting. 2.4.2 iGPU Max. The configuration options for this happens, revert to become unstable! However, the frequency may be optimized depending on the system loading. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Frequency [Auto] [Auto] The iGPU frequency may vary depending on the system loading. [Manual] The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency.
... setting. 2.4.2 iGPU Max. The configuration options for this happens, revert to become unstable! However, the frequency may be optimized depending on the system loading. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Frequency [Auto] [Auto] The iGPU frequency may vary depending on the system loading. [Manual] The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency.
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... CPU thermal monitor function. [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 The items shown in this function. [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Disabled...
... CPU thermal monitor function. [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 The items shown in this function. [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Disabled...
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... CPU C6 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support...
... CPU C6 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support...