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.... ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of their respective companies, and are included in it shipped to, by any warranty. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
.... ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of their respective companies, and are included in it shipped to, by any warranty. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
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... slots 1-8 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-8 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-8 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot 1-8 1.6 Jumpers 1-9 1.7 Connectors 1-10 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-10 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-17 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-17 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-17 1.8.3 ASUS @Vibe 1-18 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu...
... slots 1-8 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-8 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-8 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot 1-8 1.6 Jumpers 1-9 1.7 Connectors 1-10 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-10 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-17 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-17 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-17 1.8.3 ASUS @Vibe 1-18 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu...
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... this guide is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or...
... this guide is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or...
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... additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x 4 pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4 pin Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6.75 in (17.1 cm x 17.1 cm) * Specifications are...
... additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x 4 pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4 pin Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6.75 in (17.1 cm x 17.1 cm) * Specifications are...
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... DVI_VGA P8H61-I 1-2 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 2. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-15 1-12 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-13 1-13 11. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-1 1-3 9. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. DO NOT overtighten the screws! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-9 1-14 10. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure...
... DVI_VGA P8H61-I 1-2 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 2. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-15 1-12 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-13 1-13 11. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-1 1-3 9. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. DO NOT overtighten the screws! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-9 1-14 10. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure...
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... CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 U-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets...
... CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 U-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets...
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... or removing expansion cards. Failure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to do not need to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P8H61-I 1-8 Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and...
... or removing expansion cards. Failure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to do not need to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P8H61-I 1-8 Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and...
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... Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P8H61-I 1-10 LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. Line Out port (lime). Refer to a headphone or a speaker. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. This port connects a microphone. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations...
... Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P8H61-I 1-10 LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. Line Out port (lime). Refer to a headphone or a speaker. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. This port connects a microphone. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations...
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... system chassis. ASUS P8H61-I USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to [HD]. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) This connector is set to the USB connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. By default, this connector is for details. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB...
... system chassis. ASUS P8H61-I USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to [HD]. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) This connector is set to the USB connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. By default, this connector is for details. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB...
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... you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to change at www.asus.com 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®...
... you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to change at www.asus.com 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®...
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... Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to avoid network traffic, then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Place the support DVD 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 download then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. b. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update...
... Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to avoid network traffic, then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Place the support DVD 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 download then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. b. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update...
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... 2-2 ASUS P8H61-I Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 from file, then click Next. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS...
... 2-2 ASUS P8H61-I Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 from file, then click Next. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS...
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... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61I.ROM...
... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61I.ROM...
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... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Boot your computer. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may...
... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Boot your computer. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may...
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... to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-I Yes No 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
... to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-I Yes No 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
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... changed. The default screen for details. Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button...
... changed. The default screen for details. Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button...
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... in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.6 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.3 iGPU Max. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3...
... in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.6 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.3 iGPU Max. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3...
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... Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-I Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 PCH Configuration The South Bridge menu allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to enable or disable the C1E support function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C1E [Auto] This item allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size. Configuration...
... Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-I Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 PCH Configuration The South Bridge menu allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to enable or disable the C1E support function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C1E [Auto] This item allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size. Configuration...
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... to support more than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to change the USB-related features. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is installed to detect the presence of commands. S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of SATA devices. 2.5.5 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically...
... to support more than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to change the USB-related features. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is installed to detect the presence of commands. S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of SATA devices. 2.5.5 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically...
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...[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control...
...[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control...