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...and to the owners' benefit, without intent to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. 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 ...
...and to the owners' benefit, without intent to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. 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 ...
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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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... adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM If you are using an adapter or extension cord. How this guide This user guide contains the information...
... adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM If you are using an adapter or extension cord. How this guide This user guide contains the information...
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.... Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. If you must press two or more information Refer to complete a task. Example: ++ E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 vii 5/16/12 1:43:43 PM DANGER/WARNING: Information ...are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers...
.... Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. If you must press two or more information Refer to complete a task. Example: ++ E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 vii 5/16/12 1:43:43 PM DANGER/WARNING: Information ...are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers...
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... Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system ...; 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - 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 / i5 /...
... Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system ...; 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - 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 / i5 /...
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....0_Manua9 9 ix 5/16/12 1:43:44 PM 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...
....0_Manua9 9 ix 5/16/12 1:43:44 PM 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...
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... the items 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 the world. Chapter 1: Product .... 1.2 Package 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...
... the items 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 the world. Chapter 1: Product .... 1.2 Package 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...
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...2000 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. It is reserved ...2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family on the HDD 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 the latest single-chipset...
...2000 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. It is reserved ...2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family on the HDD 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 the latest single-chipset...
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...all other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with no need to use functions, with ease. 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 simple to switch back and forth between ...! Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Network iControl With a one-click on downloads. Moreover, you to use software package. The Network iControl feature does not support...
...all other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with no need to use functions, with ease. 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 simple to switch back and forth between ...! Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Network iControl With a one-click on downloads. Moreover, you to use software package. The Network iControl feature does not support...
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...Tap into a 256-color boot logo for the best graphics performance. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you 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 Simply shut down...hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain ...
...Tap into a 256-color boot logo for the best graphics performance. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you 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 Simply shut down...hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain ...
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... install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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 This is a reminder that the system is switched off mode. Standby...
... install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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 This is a reminder that the system is switched off mode. Standby...
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... installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to ensure that you place it . The edge with external ports goes 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
... installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to ensure that you place it . The edge with external ports goes 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
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...3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium® / Celeron® processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B)... removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you are not bent. 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 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. ...
...3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium® / Celeron® processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B)... removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you are not bent. 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 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. ...
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... CPU into the CPU notches. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. 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 Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. 3. Position the CPU over the...
... CPU into the CPU notches. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. 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 Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. 3. Position the CPU over the...
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... Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the front edge 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
... Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the front edge 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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Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua11 11 1-11 5/16/12 1:44:03 PM B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ...
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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 disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two ... counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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 disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two ... counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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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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...
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...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. •...MHz as default. In addition, DDR3 2133 MHz runs at 2000 MHz and DDR3 1866 MHz 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
...; • • • • • • • • • • • DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. •...MHz as default. In addition, DDR3 2133 MHz runs at 2000 MHz and DDR3 1866 MHz 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