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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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Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for P8H61M2/TPM/SI only. The layouts vary from the power supply. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 The layout illustrations in the bag that ... uninstall any motherboard component. P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI and P8H61-M2/SI two models. Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in this user manual are for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! If any...
Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for P8H61M2/TPM/SI only. The layouts vary from the power supply. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 The layout illustrations in the bag that ... uninstall any motherboard component. P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI and P8H61-M2/SI two models. Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in this user manual are for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! If any...
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...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 ...P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. The TPM chip is available in the correct orientation. LGA775 CPU socket 4. pin SPEAKER) 1-3 11. Front panel audio 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...
...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 ...P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. The TPM chip is available in the correct orientation. LGA775 CPU socket 4. pin SPEAKER) 1-3 11. Front panel audio 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...
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...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. ... components. Ensure that the PnP cap is on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost 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
...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. ... components. Ensure that the PnP cap is on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost 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
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... (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery...
... (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery...
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... 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 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 +5 Volts...
... 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 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 +5 Volts...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M2/TPM/SI fan connectors 3. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Serial port (COM1) connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M2/TPM/SI fan connectors 3. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Serial port (COM1) connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the...
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...P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Parallel Port Connector 5. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The HD LED lights up when you turn on IBM PC-compatible computers. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2... HDD Activity LED. 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 for the system power LED....
...P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Parallel Port Connector 5. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The HD LED lights up when you turn on IBM PC-compatible computers. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2... HDD Activity LED. 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 for the system power LED....
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...RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 7. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC...
...RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 7. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC...
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... Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Speaker connector (4- 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 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply...
... Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Speaker connector (4- 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 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply...
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CHASSIS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND Chassis Signal +5VSB_MB P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper ...or switch. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is removed or replaced. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion...
CHASSIS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND Chassis Signal +5VSB_MB P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper ...or switch. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is removed or replaced. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion...
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...file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. 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 Before...
...file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. 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 Before...
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... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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:\ BIOS backup is any key to save the file. 1. D:\>bupdater...
... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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:\ BIOS backup is any key to save the file. 1. D:\>bupdater...
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.... • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. DO...At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Restart your computer. 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...
.... • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. DO...At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Restart your computer. 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...
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EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent ... changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - 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 Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3...
EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent ... changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - 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 Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3...
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...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. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI... received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.
...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. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI... received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.