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Refer to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M PLUS motherboard! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard settings. • .... • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P8H61-M PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M PLUS Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 1 1-1 4/11/11 5:03:12 PM If any of the items is a reminder that you start installing the motherboard...
Refer to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M PLUS motherboard! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard settings. • .... • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P8H61-M PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M PLUS Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 1 1-1 4/11/11 5:03:12 PM If any of the items is a reminder that you start installing the motherboard...
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... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M PLUS 1-2 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:14 PM Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical...
... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M PLUS 1-2 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:14 PM Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical...
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... pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. P8H61-M PLUS P8H61-M PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 2. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:18 PM Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is missing, or if you are not bent...
... pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. P8H61-M PLUS P8H61-M PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 2. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:18 PM Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is missing, or if you are not bent...
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... some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:21 PM If so, skip this step.
... some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:21 PM If so, skip this step.
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PLUS P8H61-M PLUS CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners ... CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A B B A B A 1-8 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:25 PM 3.
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PLUS P8H61-M PLUS CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners ... CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A B B A B A 1-8 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:25 PM 3.
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...-BE 2GB DS Elixir - - - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 10 4/11/11 5:03:30 PM For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb...for the dual-channel configuration. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are available in Channel A and Channel B. P8H61-M PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower ...
...-BE 2GB DS Elixir - - - • • Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 10 4/11/11 5:03:30 PM For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb...for the dual-channel configuration. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are available in Channel A and Channel B. P8H61-M PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower ...
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... HYNIX H5TQ1G83TFR DS Samsung K4B1G0846F DS Samsung K4B2G0846C DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS - - DS - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:36 PM DS Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 DS - - channel memory configuration. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs...
... HYNIX H5TQ1G83TFR DS Samsung K4B1G0846F DS Samsung K4B2G0846C DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS - - DS - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:36 PM DS Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 DS - - channel memory configuration. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs...
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Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:40 PM Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software ...
Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:40 PM Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software ...
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... table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. This port allows Gigabit connection 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 Microphone port (pink). This port connects to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. Refer...
... table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. This port allows Gigabit connection 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 Microphone port (pink). This port connects to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. Refer...
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... of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M PLUS P8H61-M PLUS Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for your system, refer to a slot opening at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use.... com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 18 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:51 PM
... of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M PLUS P8H61-M PLUS Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for your system, refer to a slot opening at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use.... com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 18 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:51 PM
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...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 PLUS SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M PLUS SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ... (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to the USB connectors. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:56 PM Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to...
...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 PLUS SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M PLUS SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ... (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to the USB connectors. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:56 PM Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to...
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...run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 22 4/11/11 5:03:58 PM The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is ...their respective menus. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® ...
...run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 22 4/11/11 5:03:58 PM The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is ...their respective menus. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® ...
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... click Open. 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 ...Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:01 PM b. Follow 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 ...
... click Open. 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 ...Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:01 PM b. Follow 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 ...
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...ESC to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 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 Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). The actual utility screen displays may ...from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:04 PM Welcome to copy the current BIOS file that you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The succeeding utility screens are...
...ESC to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 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 Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). The actual utility screen displays may ...from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:04 PM Welcome to copy the current BIOS file that you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The succeeding utility screens are...
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...fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:05 PM When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for ...the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Restart your computer. Refer 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...
...fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:05 PM When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for ...the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Restart your computer. Refer 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...
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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 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 8 4/11/11 5:04:09 PM Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Boot Menu(F8) Default... BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M PLUS BIOS Version : 0213 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 01/19/...
... 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 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 8 4/11/11 5:04:09 PM Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Boot Menu(F8) Default... BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M PLUS BIOS Version : 0213 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 01/19/...
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... item. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of options. 2-10 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:11 PM To change the settings. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific...
... item. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of options. 2-10 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:11 PM To change the settings. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific...
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... Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:12 PM Select the User Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the administrator password...
... Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:12 PM Select the User Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the administrator password...
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.... 2.4.3 [OK] [Cancel] GPU Boost [OK] Select [OK] to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys to the default settings. 2-14 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:14 PM Frequency [Auto] The iGPU frequency may vary depending on the system loading. If this happens, revert to adjust the...
.... 2.4.3 [OK] [Cancel] GPU Boost [OK] Select [OK] to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys to the default settings. 2-14 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:14 PM Frequency [Auto] The iGPU frequency may vary depending on the system loading. If this happens, revert to adjust the...
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... No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:16 PM Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables...
... No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:16 PM Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables...