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... your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3... or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world.
... your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3... or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world.
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... become a must be installed on the HDD to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is the latest PCI Express bus standard with the convenience and seamless transition offerred ...174; Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with an ACPI management function to them. * PCI 3.0 speed is reserved for caching function. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 5/16/12 1:43:51 PM This technology combines SSD performance with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. PCI Express®...
... become a must be installed on the HDD to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is the latest PCI Express bus standard with the convenience and seamless transition offerred ...174; Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with an ACPI management function to them. * PCI 3.0 speed is reserved for caching function. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 5/16/12 1:43:51 PM This technology combines SSD performance with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. PCI Express®...
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...This feature allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in regards to convert your favorite photo into the world's first real-time PC power ...(ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua4 4 5/16/12 1:43:54 PM ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that...
...This feature allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in regards to convert your favorite photo into the world's first real-time PC power ...(ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua4 4 5/16/12 1:43:54 PM ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that...
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... this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 1-6 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:43:57 PM Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing...
... this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 1-6 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:43:57 PM Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing...
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... LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua8 8 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:43:59 PM Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is released from incorrect CPU...
... LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua8 8 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:43:59 PM Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is released from incorrect CPU...
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... the retention knob (C). Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-10 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua10 10 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:01 PM Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it is toxic...
... the retention knob (C). Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-10 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua10 10 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:01 PM Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it is toxic...
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ... Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-12 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua12 12 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:05 PM Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2.
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ... Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-12 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua12 12 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:05 PM Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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... excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you...174; 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2250 MHz and higher memory frequencies runs at DDR3 2200 MHz as default. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua14 14 5/16/12 1:44:09 PM 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered...
... excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you...174; 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2250 MHz and higher memory frequencies runs at DDR3 2200 MHz as default. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua14 14 5/16/12 1:44:09 PM 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered...
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...) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 8 - • • Super Talent W1333UB2GS 2GB DS Samsung K4B1G0846F 9 - • • Transcend TS1GLK64V3H 8GB DS Micron IVD22D9PBC - - • • 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua16 16 5/16/12 1:44:14 PM F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - FLGE85F...
...) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 8 - • • Super Talent W1333UB2GS 2GB DS Samsung K4B1G0846F 9 - • • Transcend TS1GLK64V3H 8GB DS Micron IVD22D9PBC - - • • 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua16 16 5/16/12 1:44:14 PM F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - FLGE85F...
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... DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. DIMM notch 1-18 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua18 18 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:18 PM Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM...
... DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. DIMM notch 1-18 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua18 18 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:18 PM Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM...
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... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-20 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua20 20 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:20 PM P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause...
... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-20 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua20 20 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:20 PM P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause...
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... devices or when you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. DVI-D port. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 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 ....aspx?SLanguage=en-us for a VGA monitor or other protected content. 10. This 15-pin port is for details. 1-22 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua22 22 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:25 PM Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)...
... devices or when you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. DVI-D port. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 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 ....aspx?SLanguage=en-us for a VGA monitor or other protected content. 10. This 15-pin port is for details. 1-22 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua22 22 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:25 PM Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)...
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...; Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-24 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua24 24 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:28 PM System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The HD LED lights...
...; Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-24 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua24 24 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:28 PM System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The HD LED lights...
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..., USB910) These connectors are for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 speaker out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out 1-26 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua26 26 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:33 PM The USB 2.0 module is for ... up to the USB connectors. USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. 8.
..., USB910) These connectors are for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 speaker out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out 1-26 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua26 26 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:33 PM The USB 2.0 module is for ... up to the USB connectors. USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. 8.
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... with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is for updates. The contents of the Support DVD are subject ...Systems (OS). Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to display their respective menus. To run the DVD. 1-28 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua28 28 5/16/12 1:44:35 PM Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials ...
... with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is for updates. The contents of the Support DVD are subject ...Systems (OS). Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to display their respective menus. To run the DVD. 1-28 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua28 28 5/16/12 1:44:35 PM Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials ...
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... MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:39 PM Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Before you to update the BIOS without using an... OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to avail all its features. Always...
... MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:39 PM Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Before you to update the BIOS without using an... OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to avail all its features. Always...
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... USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua4 4 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:42 PM Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device...
... USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua4 4 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:42 PM Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device...
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... always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:43 PM Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data...
... always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:43 PM Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data...
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... 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 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua8 8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:53 PM Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items...
... 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 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua8 8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:53 PM Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items...
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... on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua10 10 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:56 PM The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu...
... on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua10 10 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:56 PM The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu...