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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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.... • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. •...
.... • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. •...
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.... 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Example: ++ E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 vii 5/16/12 1:43:43...
.... 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Example: ++ E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 vii 5/16/12 1:43:43...
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...) * Use a chassis with max. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of individual CPUs. 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 /... CPU Supports 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 the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). **** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16...
...) * Use a chassis with max. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of individual CPUs. 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 /... CPU Supports 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 the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). **** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16...
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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 LGA1155 package... 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...
...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 LGA1155 package... 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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... with an ACPI management function to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as a cache 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 As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with... (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 the latest single-chipset design to boost system performance. Gigabit LAN solution The ...
... with an ACPI management function to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as a cache 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 As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with... (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 the latest single-chipset design to boost system performance. Gigabit LAN solution The ...
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... that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. 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 use is set as top priority over all the exclusive ASUS features into one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. Within...
... that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. 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 use is set as top priority over all the exclusive ASUS features into one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. Within...
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...-time PC power saving chip through product design and innovation to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in regards to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows... Products (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 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the...
...-time PC power saving chip through product design and innovation to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in regards to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows... Products (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 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the...
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..., such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. 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 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Standby Power...
..., such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. 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 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Standby Power...
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... the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. 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 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard.
... the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. 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 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard.
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....0 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the... pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any 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
....0 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the... pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any 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
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... by lifting the tab only. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. 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 Load plate 4. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted...
... by lifting the tab only. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. 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 Load plate 4. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted...
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... skin, wash it . B A C 8. 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 front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in...
... skin, wash it . B A C 8. 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 front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in...
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... fasteners at a time in place. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua11 11 1-11 5/16/12 1:44:03 PM
... fasteners at a time in place. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua11 11 1-11 5/16/12 1:44:03 PM
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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 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU... at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 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. Rotate each...
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 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU... at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 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. Rotate each...
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... motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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 4.
... motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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 4.
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.... • Due to Intel® 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2250 MHz and higher memory frequencies runs at 1800 MHz as default. 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. G.SKILL F3... 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 The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities ...
.... • Due to Intel® 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2250 MHz and higher memory frequencies runs at 1800 MHz as default. 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. G.SKILL F3... 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 The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities ...