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... or copyrights of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which you give us a notification to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. The source ... product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for free by downloading it shipped to, by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
... or copyrights of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which you give us a notification to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. The source ... product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for free by downloading it shipped to, by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M2 USB3 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 Installing the ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M2 USB3 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 Installing the ...
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...the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be able to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for connection of shielded cables for the detailed recycling information in accordance with FCC regulations. Operation is no guarantee ... not exceed the Class B limits for protecting our environment. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation.
...the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be able to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for connection of shielded cables for the detailed recycling information in accordance with FCC regulations. Operation is no guarantee ... not exceed the Class B limits for protecting our environment. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation.
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... recycling. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power...
... recycling. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power...
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... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to complete a task. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following symbols used throughout... this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you...
... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to complete a task. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following symbols used throughout... this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you...
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... Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Supports Multi-Streaming * Use ... controller: - 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports (at the mid-board) (continued on the next page) ix P8H61-M2 USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® processors Supports Intel 32nm CPU Supports Enhanced Intel...
... Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Supports Multi-Streaming * Use ... controller: - 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports (at the mid-board) (continued on the next page) ix P8H61-M2 USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® processors Supports Intel 32nm CPU Supports Enhanced Intel...
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P8H61-M2 USB3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU Lite GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS FanXpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x ...v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) * Specifications are ...
P8H61-M2 USB3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU Lite GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS FanXpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x ...v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) * Specifications are ...
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...; Hold components by the edges to indicate that you for the list of the onboard LED. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P8H61-M2 USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2 USB3 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 USB3 motherboard!
...; Hold components by the edges to indicate that you for the list of the onboard LED. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P8H61-M2 USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2 USB3 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 USB3 motherboard!
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... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M2 USB3 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your...
... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M2 USB3 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your...
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... (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) VGA LGA1155 2 USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power 5 USB3_12 PCIEX16 ASM RTL 8111E 1042 PCIEX1_1 P8H61-M2 USB3 6 Intel® Super I/O PCIEX1_2 H61 SATA3G_1 SB_PWR 7 SATA3G_2 VIA VT1708S AAFP SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 CLRTC CHASSIS SPEAKER SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 F_PANEL 32Mb BIOS 14 13 12...
... (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) VGA LGA1155 2 USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power 5 USB3_12 PCIEX16 ASM RTL 8111E 1042 PCIEX1_1 P8H61-M2 USB3 6 Intel® Super I/O PCIEX1_2 H61 SATA3G_1 SB_PWR 7 SATA3G_2 VIA VT1708S AAFP SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 CLRTC CHASSIS SPEAKER SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 F_PANEL 32Mb BIOS 14 13 12...
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...thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is missing, or if you are not bent. P8H61-M2 USB3 P8H61-M2 USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap.../motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. To prevent...
...thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is missing, or if you are not bent. P8H61-M2 USB3 P8H61-M2 USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap.../motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. To prevent...
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PnP cap 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Load plate 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Lift the load lever in only one ...
PnP cap 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Load plate 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Lift the load lever in only one ...
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... off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. 6.
... off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. 6.
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Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension. Ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Push down two fasteners at a time in a ...
Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension. Ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Push down two fasteners at a time in a ...
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... the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring...
... the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring...
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.... 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M2 USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M2 USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. DDR3 modules are developed...
.... 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M2 USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M2 USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. DDR3 modules are developed...
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... voltage) 1.35V(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying...
... voltage) 1.35V(low voltage) 1.5V 1.5V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying...
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... both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra...
... DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra...