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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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... an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! The layout illustrations in your retailer 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI and P8H61-M2/SI two ... Product introduction Thank you uninstall any component, place it , check the items in this user manual are for P8H61M2/TPM/SI only. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! The layout illustrations in your retailer 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI and P8H61-M2/SI two ... Product introduction Thank you uninstall any component, place it , check the items in this user manual are for P8H61M2/TPM/SI only. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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... SB_PWR USB78 F_PANEL CLRTC SPEAKER SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Place eight screws into the chassis in P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin... connector (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 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 1-12 14. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DDR3 DIMM...
... SB_PWR USB78 F_PANEL CLRTC SPEAKER SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Place eight screws into the chassis in P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin... connector (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 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 1-12 14. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DDR3 DIMM...
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... 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 The figure illustrates the location of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only...
... 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 The figure illustrates the location of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only...
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...CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup ...use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.6 Jumpers 1. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the ...
...CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup ...use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.6 Jumpers 1. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the ...
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... firmly until the connectors completely fit. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND...unstable or may not boot up if the power is for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 8. DVI-D port. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX12V...
... firmly until the connectors completely fit. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND...unstable or may not boot up if the power is for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 8. DVI-D port. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX12V...
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... 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 HD LED lights up when you turn on IBM PC-compatible computers. 4. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The... to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Ground Reset P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD_LED RESET P8H61-M2/TPM/SI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is...
... 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 HD LED lights up when you turn on IBM PC-compatible computers. 4. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The... to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Ground Reset P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD_LED RESET P8H61-M2/TPM/SI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is...
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... USB connectors. 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 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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 480Mbps...
... USB connectors. 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 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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 480Mbps...
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...you to avail all its features. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: 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 ...
...you to avail all its features. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: 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 ...
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... . When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . 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 17:30:48 Note... file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Are you to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Restart your computer.
... . When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . 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 17:30:48 Note... file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Are you to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Restart your computer.
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... installed to decide the boot priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. 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 Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3... 3.360V 12V 12.096V System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Silent Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series
... installed to decide the boot priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. 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 Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3... 3.360V 12V 12.096V System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Silent Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series
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..., TAIWAN R.O.C. 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... that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539...
..., TAIWAN R.O.C. 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... that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539...