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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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... in this user manual are for the list of the following precautions before you for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI and P8H61-M2/SI two models. 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 illustration below shows the location of the items is a reminder that...
... in this user manual are for the list of the following precautions before you for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI and P8H61-M2/SI two models. 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 illustration below shows the location of the items is a reminder that...
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...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 Series Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-3 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. .... 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...
...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 Series Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-3 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. .... 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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... damage to prevent installation 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... CPU. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline ...
... damage to prevent installation 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... CPU. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline ...
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1.6 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ... button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
1.6 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ... button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
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... only one orientation. 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...
... only one orientation. 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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... 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 system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. LPT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND GND GND GND GND GND...
... 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 system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. LPT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND GND GND GND GND GND...
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... 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 pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is purchased separately. 9. 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...
... 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 pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is purchased separately. 9. 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...
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... 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 The ASUS Update...
... 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 The ASUS Update...
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At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater ... fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes 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...
At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater ... fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes 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...
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... BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series The EZ Mode provides you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of... without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - 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...
... BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series The EZ Mode provides you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of... without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - 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...
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... Signature : Date : Apr. 15, 2011 Ver. 110101 EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause..., and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part...
... Signature : Date : Apr. 15, 2011 Ver. 110101 EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause..., and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part...