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...permission of these licenses are used only for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to the extent permitted by ASUS; 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 for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by sending a request to infringe. ii E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 5/16/12 1:43:39 PM Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such...
...permission of these licenses are used only for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to the extent permitted by ASUS; 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 for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by sending a request to infringe. ii E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 5/16/12 1:43:39 PM Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such...
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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central ... 1.10 Connectors 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 iii E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 5/16/12 1:43:40 PM
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central ... 1.10 Connectors 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 iii E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 5/16/12 1:43:40 PM
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... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx... 2-20 2.6 Monitor menu 2-21 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-21 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-21 iv E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua4 4 5/16/12 1:43:40 PM
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx... 2-20 2.6 Monitor menu 2-21 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-21 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-21 iv E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua4 4 5/16/12 1:43:40 PM
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... set to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it may become wet. •...
... set to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it may become wet. •...
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Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that may have been added by your dealer. Example: ++ E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 vii 5/16/12 1:43:43 PM IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to the following sources for ...CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take...
Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that may have been added by your dealer. Example: ++ E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 vii 5/16/12 1:43:43 PM IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to the following sources for ...CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take...
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... resolution up to the physical characteristics of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 /...Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of individual CPUs....
... resolution up to the physical characteristics of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 /...Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of individual CPUs....
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...P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use ASUS EPU (Lite) GPU Boost ASUS...Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.8 in (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2....
...P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use ASUS EPU (Lite) GPU Boost ASUS...Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.8 in (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2....
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...is damaged 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 your package ...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! This provides great graphics performance. Before you for ...
...is damaged 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 your package ...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! This provides great graphics performance. Before you for ...
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... SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by 3rd / 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family on...8482; processors. The capacity of the current PCIe 2.0. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller 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 It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to support the new 1155 socket Intel...
... SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by 3rd / 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family on...8482; processors. The capacity of the current PCIe 2.0. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller 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 It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to support the new 1155 socket Intel...
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... introduction 1-3 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 5/16/12 1:43:52 PM Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and...for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Network iControl With a one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth...
... introduction 1-3 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 5/16/12 1:43:52 PM Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and...for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Network iControl With a one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth...
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... ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls 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 eliminates the need to their default settings. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. EPU Energy...
... ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls 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 eliminates the need to their default settings. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. EPU Energy...
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... indicate that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua5 5 1-5 5/16/12 1:43:55 PM The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install...
... indicate that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua5 5 1-5 5/16/12 1:43:55 PM The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install...
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... chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into it. Failure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear 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 Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
... chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into it. Failure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear 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 Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
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... if you are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. 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 socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. Press the load lever...
... if you are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. 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 socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. Press the load lever...
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Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua9 9 1-9 5/16/12 1:44:00 PM DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting ...
Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua9 9 1-9 5/16/12 1:44:00 PM DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting ...
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... your skin, wash it . 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 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. If so, skip this...
... your skin, wash it . 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 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. If so, skip this...
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... holes on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua11 11 1-11 5/16/12 1:44:03 PM Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you...
... holes on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua11 11 1-11 5/16/12 1:44:03 PM Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you...
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... CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled...
... CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua13 13 1-13 5/16/12 1:44:08 PM Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua13 13 1-13 5/16/12 1:44:08 PM Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM...
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... or the loaded XMP Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. To operate at the vendor-marked or 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 G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65V - 9-11-9-28 1.65V GEIL... SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of the following: - P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... or the loaded XMP Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. To operate at the vendor-marked or 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 G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65V - 9-11-9-28 1.65V GEIL... SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of the following: - P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.