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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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...The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you for P8H61M2/TPM/SI only. Refer to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in this user manual are for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! This is a reminder that you must shut down the...avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI and P8H61-M2/SI two models. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you...
...The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you for P8H61M2/TPM/SI only. Refer to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in this user manual are for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! This is a reminder that you must shut down the...avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI and P8H61-M2/SI two models. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you...
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... 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. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 8. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Clear...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 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ...
... 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. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 8. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Clear...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 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ...
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.... 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for better performance with less power consumption. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module.../removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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
.... 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for better performance with less power consumption. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module.../removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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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... 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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Hold down...
... 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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Hold down...
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...+5 Volts GND +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 you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification...9. This 15-pin port is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are for details. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX12V ...
...+5 Volts GND +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 you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification...9. This 15-pin port is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are for details. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX12V ...
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...caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Serial port (COM1) connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 These are not jumpers! The serial port module is for a serial (...COM) port. 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. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the...
...caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Serial port (COM1) connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 These are not jumpers! The serial port module is for a serial (...COM) port. 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. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the...
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...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. 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 chassis-mounted reset button for the system...is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- 4.
...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. 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 chassis-mounted reset button for the system...is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- 4.
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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. 6. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN...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 ...
... 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. 6. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN...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 ...
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... a 1394 cable to hear system beeps and warnings. The speaker allows you to the 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 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to...
... a 1394 cable to hear system beeps and warnings. The speaker allows you to the 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 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to...
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...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 for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. 10. ... chassis intrusion event. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. CHASSIS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND Chassis Signal +5VSB_MB P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased ...
...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 for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. 10. ... chassis intrusion event. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. CHASSIS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND Chassis Signal +5VSB_MB P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased ...
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...OS‑based utility. Before you to enable it. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. 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 ...
...OS‑based utility. Before you to enable it. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. 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 ...
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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 done! Press any key to return to...
... 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 done! Press any key to return to...
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...Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Are you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ...update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure 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-...
...Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Are you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ...update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure 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-...
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... program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and 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
... program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and 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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.... 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, 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 the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN...
.... 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, 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 the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN...