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...Code of this information. This offer is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS... software that we would be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 5/16/12 1:43:39 PM No part of this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,...
...Code of this information. This offer is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS... software that we would be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 5/16/12 1:43:39 PM No part of this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,...
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... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you are not... interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM
... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you are not... interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM
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... you must press two or more information Refer to the following symbols used throughout this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or Return key. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: means that... you complete a task. Example: ++ E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 vii 5/16/12 1:43:43 PM Conventions used in the...
... you must press two or more information Refer to the following symbols used throughout this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or Return key. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: means that... you complete a task. Example: ++ E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 vii 5/16/12 1:43:43 PM Conventions used in the...
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...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... DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 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 ...
...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... DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 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 ...
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...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! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices... 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! Before you for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core...
...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! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices... 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! Before you for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core...
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...to Intel® 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2250 MHz and higher memory frequencies 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 512Mb (64MB) chips or less.. • The ...addition, DDR3 2133 MHz runs at 2000 MHz and DDR3 1866 MHz runs at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for the...
...to Intel® 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2250 MHz and higher memory frequencies 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 512Mb (64MB) chips or less.. • The ...addition, DDR3 2133 MHz runs at 2000 MHz and DDR3 1866 MHz runs at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for the...
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Refer to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is for better compatibility and system... / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-28 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua28 28 5/16/12 1:44:35 PM Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the...
Refer to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is for better compatibility and system... / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-28 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua28 28 5/16/12 1:44:35 PM Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the...
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... setting. 2.4.3 GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2-12 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua12 12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:59 PM 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the system. Configuration options... items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to become unstable! The configuration options for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/User define memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Select this happens, revert to set the memory operating frequency.
... setting. 2.4.3 GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2-12 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua12 12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:59 PM 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the system. Configuration options... items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to become unstable! The configuration options for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/User define memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Select this happens, revert to set the memory operating frequency.
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...65533;d k�e�y�s� to adjust the value. Use and key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua13 13 2-13 5/16/12 1:45:00 PM CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power.�U�...65533;s��to� adjust the value. Use the and keys to your CPU model. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.5 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this ...
...65533;d k�e�y�s� to adjust the value. Use and key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua13 13 2-13 5/16/12 1:45:00 PM CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power.�U�...65533;s��to� adjust the value. Use the and keys to your CPU model. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.5 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this ...
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... to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 2-22 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua22 22 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:45:06 PM The values range from 0% to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will...
... to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 2-22 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua22 22 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:45:06 PM The values range from 0% to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will...
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...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature...values range from 40ºC to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua23 23 2-23 5/16/12 1:45:07 PM The following four items appear only when you to 90ºC. Duty Cycle(%) [100...
...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature...values range from 40ºC to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua23 23 2-23 5/16/12 1:45:07 PM The following four items appear only when you to 90ºC. Duty Cycle(%) [100...