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... in the About Box of the product for a period of three years after our last shipment of alteration is defaced or missing. ii E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 5/16/12 1:43:39 PM or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in obtaining the full corresponding source code... we can coordinate the terms and cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
... in the About Box of the product for a period of three years after our last shipment of alteration is defaced or missing. ii E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 5/16/12 1:43:39 PM or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in obtaining the full corresponding source code... we can coordinate the terms and cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
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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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... also provided. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional...
... also provided. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional...
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... you must press the Enter or Return key. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to help you complete a... of the standard package. If you must press the enclosed key. NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Example: ++ E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 vii 5/16/12 1:43:43 PM Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. These ...
... you must press the Enter or Return key. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to help you complete a... of the standard package. If you must press the enclosed key. NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Example: ++ E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 vii 5/16/12 1:43:43 PM Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. These ...
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...single link DVI with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). **** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 ... 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...
...single link DVI with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). **** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 ... 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...
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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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...Pentium®/Celeron® processors in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 motherboard! Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are... contents Check 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 new features and latest technologies, making it ...
...Pentium®/Celeron® processors in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 motherboard! Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are... contents Check 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 new features and latest technologies, making it ...
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...3.0 will 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 an ACPI management function to them. * PCI...(min 18.6GB available capacity required) as have the latest technology available 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 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by 3rd / 2nd ...
...3.0 will 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 an ACPI management function to them. * PCI...(min 18.6GB available capacity required) as have the latest technology available 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 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by 3rd / 2nd ...
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... pre-scheduled to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 5/16/12 1:43:52 PM New upgrade! This all other network programs...
... pre-scheduled to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 5/16/12 1:43:52 PM New upgrade! This all other network programs...
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... of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to reduce carbon footprint 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 overclocking failure. The built-in regards to different ambient ...to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to energy consumptions. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in real time for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. C.P.R. GPU Boost GPU Boost ...
... of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to reduce carbon footprint 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 overclocking failure. The built-in regards to different ambient ...to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to energy consumptions. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in real time for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. C.P.R. GPU Boost GPU Boost ...
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... location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 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
... location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 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
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1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration 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 Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the ...
1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration 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 Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the ...
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... product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. 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 Unplug all power cables before installing the... CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair...
... product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. 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 Unplug all power cables before installing the... CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair...
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... CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. PnP cap 5. 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. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket...
... CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. PnP cap 5. 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. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket...
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... contact with preapplied thermal paste. 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
... contact with preapplied thermal paste. 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
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... same. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua11 11 1-11 5/16/12 1:44:03 PM The LGA1155 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU...
... same. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua11 11 1-11 5/16/12 1:44:03 PM The LGA1155 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU...
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... fan cable 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 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 the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. Pull up...
... fan cable 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 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 the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. Pull up...
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...) sockets. 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 A DDR3 module has the same...
...) sockets. 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 A DDR3 module has the same...
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...are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install memory modules of accessing information from a memory module. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. In addition, DDR3 2133 MHz runs at 2000 MHz and DDR3 1866...2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate 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 Any excess memory from the same vendor.
...are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install memory modules of accessing information from a memory module. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. In addition, DDR3 2133 MHz runs at 2000 MHz and DDR3 1866...2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate 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 Any excess memory from the same vendor.