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... ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 5/16/12 1:43:39 PM IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR...
... ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 5/16/12 1:43:39 PM IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR...
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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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..., screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This...
..., screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This...
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...Used to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying ...sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 vii 5/16/12 1:43:43 PM Refer to the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than ...
...Used to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying ...sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 vii 5/16/12 1:43:43 PM Refer to the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than ...
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...® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 2 x PCI slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo...x 1200 @60Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio LGA1155 socket for Intel® CPU support list.
...® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 2 x PCI slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo...x 1200 @60Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio LGA1155 socket for Intel® CPU support list.
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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...
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...
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... the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 motherboard! Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are...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! Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua1 1 1-1 5/16/12 1:43:46 PM...
... the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 motherboard! Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are...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! Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua1 1 1-1 5/16/12 1:43:46 PM...
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...PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management 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 the latest PCI Express bus standard with HDD Capacity Intel® ...Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. The capacity of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology...
...PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management 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 the latest PCI Express bus standard with HDD Capacity Intel® ...Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. The capacity of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology...
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... BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. New upgrade! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 5/16/12 1:43:52 PM Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with ease...
... BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. New upgrade! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 5/16/12 1:43:52 PM Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with ease...
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... The motherboard is 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. GPU Boost GPU Boost ...overclocks the integrated GPU in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to different ambient temperatures...
... The motherboard is 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. GPU Boost GPU Boost ...overclocks the integrated GPU in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to different ambient temperatures...
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... antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component...
... antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component...
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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 Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing ...
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 Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing ...
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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 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related...incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you are not bent. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install 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 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related...incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you are not bent. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU:...
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... the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 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 Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation.
... the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 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 Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation.
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6. 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 The Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. If it gets into your eyes or touches ...
6. 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 The Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. If it gets into your eyes or touches ...
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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 secure the heatsink and fan...
... 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 secure the heatsink and fan...
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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. Disconnect ... on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 3.
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. Disconnect ... on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 3.
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... 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 Carefully remove the heatsink...
... 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 Carefully remove the heatsink...
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...memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the following: - P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may ...8226; You may operate at 1800 MHz as default. 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 In addition, DDR3 2133 MHz runs at 2000 MHz and DDR3 1866 MHz runs at...
...memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the following: - P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may ...8226; You may operate at 1800 MHz as default. 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 In addition, DDR3 2133 MHz runs at 2000 MHz and DDR3 1866 MHz runs at...