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...the General Public License ("GPL"), under the same license as the corresponding binary/object code. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of these licenses are used only for which is authorized in this email ... that we would be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 5/16/12 1:43:39 PM or (2) the serial number of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software...
...the General Public License ("GPL"), under the same license as the corresponding binary/object code. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of these licenses are used only for which is authorized in this email ... that we would be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 5/16/12 1:43:39 PM or (2) the serial number of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software...
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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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... and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before...
... and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before...
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... the following symbols used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 vii 5/16/12 1:43:43 PM Used to complete a task. If you perform certain tasks... documents are linked with a plus sign (+). IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this manual. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than...
... the following symbols used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 vii 5/16/12 1:43:43 PM Used to complete a task. If you perform certain tasks... documents are linked with a plus sign (+). IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this manual. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than...
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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 / ...174; 3rd generation Core™ processors. Integrated Intel® HD Graphics - Supports single link DVI with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for details. *** R efer to support an 8-channel audio output. (continued on Intel® CoreTM processor family with Windows® 7 operating systems....
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 / ...174; 3rd generation Core™ processors. Integrated Intel® HD Graphics - Supports single link DVI with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for details. *** R efer to support an 8-channel audio output. (continued on Intel® CoreTM processor family with Windows® 7 operating systems....
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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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... 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 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 Before you for Intel...the long line 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!
... 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 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 Before you for Intel...the long line 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!
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... It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as have feature 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 The capacity of unnecessary hard drive spin. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture...data transfer rates of 2200 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333/ 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. PCIe 3.0 will become a must be installed on the...
... It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as have feature 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 The capacity of unnecessary hard drive spin. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture...data transfer rates of 2200 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333/ 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. PCIe 3.0 will become a must be installed on the...
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...avoid network clogging and long-waits on downloads. Moreover, you to use software package. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-...friendly interface 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 Within the profile, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in use is set...
...avoid network clogging and long-waits on downloads. Moreover, you to use software package. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-...friendly interface 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 Within the profile, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in use is set...
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...the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters 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 Get total system-wide energy optimization by different climate conditions in ...different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Its...
...the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters 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 Get total system-wide energy optimization by different climate conditions in ...different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Its...
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... motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you install motherboard components or change 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
... motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you install motherboard components or change 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
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... power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that you place it . 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 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure...
... power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that you place it . 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 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure...
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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 Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket pins, ...
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 Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket pins, ...
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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 Load plate 4. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Position the CPU over the socket...
... 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 Load plate 4. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Position the CPU over the socket...
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..., and seek professional medical help. 7. 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 If so, skip this step.
..., and seek professional medical help. 7. 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 If so, skip this step.
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...: A 1. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua11 11 1-11 5/16/12 1:44:03 PM If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is incompatible with the LGA775...
...: A 1. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. Chapter 1: Product introduction E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua11 11 1-11 5/16/12 1:44:03 PM If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is incompatible with the LGA775...
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... fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring...
... fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring...
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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 A DDR3 module has 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...
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..., 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 For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs...
..., 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 For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs...