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... page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M PLUS motherboard! This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. 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...
... page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M PLUS motherboard! This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. 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...
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... do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part 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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause...
... do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part 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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause...
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...cap is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The ...2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. 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 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the ...
...cap is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The ...2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. 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 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the ...
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... in contact with preapplied thermal paste. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area 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 DO NOT eat it is toxic and inedible. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in...
... in contact with preapplied thermal paste. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area 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 DO NOT eat it is toxic and inedible. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in...
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... to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU...
... to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU...
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... M2Y2G64CBHC9N-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 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are available in Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the...want 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 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... M2Y2G64CBHC9N-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 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are available in Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the...want 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 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... 1.60V 9-9-9-20 1.65V 9-9-9-20 1.65V 8-8-8-24 1.5V - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V - - - - - - - - 9 - 9 - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V - - 7-7-7-20 - - - - - - - - - - - 9 - - - - - - - 9 - 9 - 9 - 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V - - - - 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 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - -
... 1.60V 9-9-9-20 1.65V 9-9-9-20 1.65V 8-8-8-24 1.5V - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V - - - - - - - - 9 - 9 - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V - - 7-7-7-20 - - - - - - - - - - - 9 - - - - - - - 9 - 9 - 9 - 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V - - - - 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 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - -
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... slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:40 PM 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an...
... slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:40 PM 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an...
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Line Out port (lime). This port connects 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 Line In port (light blue). In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel ...
Line Out port (lime). This port connects 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 Line In port (light blue). In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel ...
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...a serial (COM) port. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M PLUS 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...?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 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the Recommended Power Supply ...
...a serial (COM) port. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M PLUS 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...?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 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the Recommended Power Supply ...
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... will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. 6. 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 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3...
... will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. 6. 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 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3...
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..., and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. The contents of ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 22 4/11/11 5:03:58 PM Always install the latest OS version and ...corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, ...
..., and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. The contents of ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 22 4/11/11 5:03:58 PM Always install the latest OS version and ...corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, ...
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... Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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... 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 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:01 PM Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next.
... Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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... 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 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:01 PM Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next.
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...not supported under DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter ...and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:04 PM When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS...
...not supported under DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter ...and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:04 PM When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS...
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... Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. 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 17:30:48 Note... and stability. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 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
... Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. 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 17:30:48 Note... and stability. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 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
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...the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 8 4/11/11 5:04:09 PM Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode... an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. You can be changed. 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/...
...the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 8 4/11/11 5:04:09 PM Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode... an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. You can be changed. 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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... screen is highlighted when selected. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. A configurable field is a brief description of options. 2-10 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:11 PM Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of the selected item. Navigation keys At the...
... screen is highlighted when selected. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. A configurable field is a brief description of options. 2-10 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:11 PM Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of the selected item. Navigation keys At the...
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... on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. 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 To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted...
... on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. 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 To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted...
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... system loading. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . 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 The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency. Frequency [Auto] The iGPU frequency may be optimized depending on the...
... system loading. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . 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 The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency. Frequency [Auto] The iGPU frequency may be optimized depending on the...
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... C6 report to the operating system. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [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 C3 report to the operating system. Execute...
... C6 report to the operating system. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [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 C3 report to the operating system. Execute...