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P8H61-M2 series specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel Audio CODEC - S/PDIF out header - ...GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x TPM IC onboard (P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only)...
P8H61-M2 series specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel Audio CODEC - S/PDIF out header - ...GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x TPM IC onboard (P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only)...
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...touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component... down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component, ensure that lights up to page ix for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of accessories.
...touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component... down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component, ensure that lights up to page ix for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of accessories.
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... (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-13 Page 1-12 1-14 1-8 1-1 1-14 1-13 1-15 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series The TPM chip is available in the correct orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,...12. USB34 VGA LGA1155 6 LPT 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power 1 AUDIO PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E ASM 1083 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PCI1 PCI2 Intel® H61 CHASSIS 32Mb BIOS 7 VIA 1708S SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1 AAFP USB910 SB_PWR USB78 F_PANEL CLRTC SPEAKER SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 ...
... (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-13 Page 1-12 1-14 1-8 1-1 1-14 1-13 1-15 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series The TPM chip is available in the correct orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,...12. USB34 VGA LGA1155 6 LPT 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power 1 AUDIO PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E ASM 1083 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PCI1 PCI2 Intel® H61 CHASSIS 32Mb BIOS 7 VIA 1708S SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1 AAFP USB910 SB_PWR USB78 F_PANEL CLRTC SPEAKER SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 ...
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... System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The...™i3 processors. • Upon purchase of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 A DDR3 module has the same physical ...
... System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The...™i3 processors. • Upon purchase of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 A DDR3 module has the same physical ...
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...ASUS P8H61-M2 Series For system failure due to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI... CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ...
...ASUS P8H61-M2 Series For system failure due to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI... CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ...
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... Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts...+5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you are uncertain about the minimum...
... Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts...+5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you are uncertain about the minimum...
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...this connector. LPT is standardized as a printer. The HD LED lights up when you turn on IBM PC-compatible computers. LPT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3... PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Parallel Port Connector 5. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. ... HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series
...this connector. LPT is standardized as a printer. The HD LED lights up when you turn on IBM PC-compatible computers. LPT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3... PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Parallel Port Connector 5. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. ... HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Speaker Out Connector 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 8. USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to hear system beeps and...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Speaker Out Connector 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 8. USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to hear system beeps and...
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...P8H61-M-TPM/SI File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 03/25/11 09:47a 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/25/2011 P8H61MTS.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M2... Series Updating from file, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. Insert ...
...P8H61-M-TPM/SI File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 03/25/11 09:47a 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/25/2011 P8H61MTS.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M2... Series Updating from file, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. Insert ...
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... your computer. Yes No 4. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61MTS.ROM 4194304 2011-03-25 17...] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. DO NOT...
... your computer. Yes No 4. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61MTS.ROM 4194304 2011-03-25 17...] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. DO NOT...
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... screen for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS... installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8H61-M2-TPM/SI BIOS Version : 0203 Build Date : 03/25/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed : 3100 MHz ...
... screen for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS... installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8H61-M2-TPM/SI BIOS Version : 0203 Build Date : 03/25/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed : 3100 MHz ...
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...Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to... (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C.
...Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to... (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C.