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... under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you encounter any means, except documentation kept by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by ASUS; If however you give us a notification...
... under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you encounter any means, except documentation kept by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by ASUS; If however you give us a notification...
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... CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.4 System memory 1-9 1.4.1 Overview 1-9 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1-13 1.5 Expansion slots 1-14 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-14 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-14 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-14 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-14 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-14 1.6 Jumpers 1-15 1.7 Connectors 1-16 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-16 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-17 1.8 Software support 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.8.2 Support DVD...
... CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.4 System memory 1-9 1.4.1 Overview 1-9 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1-13 1.5 Expansion slots 1-14 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-14 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-14 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-14 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-14 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-14 1.6 Jumpers 1-15 1.7 Connectors 1-16 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-16 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-17 1.8 Software support 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.8.2 Support DVD...
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... install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. P8H61-M PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part...
... install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. P8H61-M PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part...
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... removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS...
... removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS...
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... Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. Line In port (light blue). Refer to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:46 PM This port connects to a microphone. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to the table below for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 Keyboard...
... Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. Line In port (light blue). Refer to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:46 PM This port connects to a microphone. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to the table below for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 Keyboard...
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... SATA3G_3 P8H61-M PLUS 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 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to [AHCI Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 7. USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V...
... SATA3G_3 P8H61-M PLUS 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 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to [AHCI Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 7. USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V...
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... Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). If Autorun is enabled in...
... Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). If Autorun is enabled in...
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... BIOS version that you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD...
... BIOS version that you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD...
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... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M PLUS File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0213 Folder Info 01/24/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 01/19/2011 P8H61ML.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up...
... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M PLUS File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0213 Folder Info 01/24/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 01/19/2011 P8H61ML.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up...
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... switch to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61ML.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...
... switch to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61ML.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...
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... BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Boot your computer. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...
... BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Boot your computer. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...
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... updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M PLUS VER: 0213 DATE: 01/19/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61ML.ROM 4194304 2011-01-11 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive...
... updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M PLUS VER: 0213 DATE: 01/19/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61ML.ROM 4194304 2011-01-11 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive...
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....248V Q-Fan Control Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides...
....248V Q-Fan Control Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides...
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... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled...
... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled...
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... arrow keys or / keys to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:11 PM Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Press or use the USB mouse...
... arrow keys or / keys to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:11 PM Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Press or use the USB mouse...
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... to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:16 PM Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows...
... to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:16 PM Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows...
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...-monitor support for internal graphics device will keep 64MB. Up to the corresponding SATA port. SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the iGPU memory size...
...-monitor support for internal graphics device will keep 64MB. Up to the corresponding SATA port. SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the iGPU memory size...
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... Serial Port base address. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the serial port configuration. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings...
... Serial Port base address. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the serial port configuration. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings...
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... Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis Q-Fan Control Disabled CPU Voltage +1.184 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Configuration...
... Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis Q-Fan Control Disabled CPU Voltage +1.184 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Configuration...
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.... 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 22 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04...
.... 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 22 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04...