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...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 CPU 1-4 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan... 1-15 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-15 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-16 1.8 Software support 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-22 iii
...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 CPU 1-4 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan... 1-15 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-15 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-16 1.8 Software support 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-22 iii
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... 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® SpeedStep Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you...
... 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® SpeedStep Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you...
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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 PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB...
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 PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB...
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...two fan connectors support fans of the connector. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M2 USB3 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M2 USB3 fan connectors Do...signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P8H61-M2 USB3 P8H61-M2 USB3 Chassis intrusion connector 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. By default, the pin labeled "...
...two fan connectors support fans of the connector. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M2 USB3 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M2 USB3 fan connectors Do...signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P8H61-M2 USB3 P8H61-M2 USB3 Chassis intrusion connector 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. By default, the pin labeled "...
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... maximum frequency for this happens, revert to malfunction. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items ... options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to Intel spec, ASUS H61 Series motherboard supports 1066/1333MHz DRAM (only). →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. EFI BIOS Utility ...
... maximum frequency for this happens, revert to malfunction. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items ... options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to Intel spec, ASUS H61 Series motherboard supports 1066/1333MHz DRAM (only). →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. EFI BIOS Utility ...
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... 10 msec. The values range from +0V to set the iGPU voltage. ASUS board can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Use the and keys to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Use the and keys to provide rapid protection when package power exceeds Power... value. For Intel recommend, platform must be capable of supporting over Power Limit 2 for up to +0.150V with a 0.005V interval. The value is 1.25 times Power Limit 1. CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. 2.4.6 [+] CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a ...
... 10 msec. The values range from +0V to set the iGPU voltage. ASUS board can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Use the and keys to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Use the and keys to provide rapid protection when package power exceeds Power... value. For Intel recommend, platform must be capable of supporting over Power Limit 2 for up to +0.150V with a 0.005V interval. The value is 1.25 times Power Limit 1. CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. 2.4.6 [+] CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a ...
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...State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a ... [PEG/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to use as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you ...
...State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a ... [PEG/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to use as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you ...
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...[Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature 45�...Limit 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.184 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V CPU Temperature →←: Select Screen ... detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds...
...[Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature 45�...Limit 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.184 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V CPU Temperature →←: Select Screen ... detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds...
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... chassis fan duty cycle. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select ...Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum...
... chassis fan duty cycle. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select ...Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum...