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... ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. If however you encounter any warranty to the extent permitted by sending a request to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Offer to infringe. No part of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED...
... ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. If however you encounter any warranty to the extent permitted by sending a request to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Offer to infringe. No part of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED...
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... updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-13 2.4.4 OC Tuner 2-14 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-14 2.4.7 DIGI+ VRM 2-15 2.4.8 CPU Voltage...
... updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-13 2.4.4 OC Tuner 2-14 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-14 2.4.7 DIGI+ VRM 2-15 2.4.8 CPU Voltage...
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...to support an 8-channel audio output. P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) viii P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at x16 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots...
...to support an 8-channel audio output. P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) viii P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at x16 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots...
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... CPU - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary Special features ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in use - USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS EPU - ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS...
... CPU - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary Special features ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in use - USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS EPU - ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS...
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... panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR by PME, PXE 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) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.8 in (30.5 cm x 19.8 cm) * Specifications are...
... panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR by PME, PXE 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) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.8 in (30.5 cm x 19.8 cm) * Specifications are...
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...list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. The layout illustrations in this user guide are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P8H61 R2.0 Series motherboards include P8H61 R2.0, P8H61...
...list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. The layout illustrations in this user guide are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P8H61 R2.0 Series motherboards include P8H61 R2.0, P8H61...
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... 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. The total bandwidth for advanced operating systems. 1-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. It provides improved performance by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality...
... 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. The total bandwidth for advanced operating systems. 1-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. It provides improved performance by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality...
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... loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. 1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for complete insight. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Advanced Mode...
... loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. 1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for complete insight. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Advanced Mode...
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... ease. USB 3.0 Boost (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one simple to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and...
... ease. USB 3.0 Boost (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one simple to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and...
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... of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 P8H61 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Transcend PATRIOT Part No. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for manual memory frequency...
... of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 P8H61 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Transcend PATRIOT Part No. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for manual memory frequency...
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... on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards...
... on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards...
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...panel audio module to this connector is for details. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for your USB 3.0 devices. 9. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 7. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only). If you connect USB 3.0 devices to [HD]. Serial...
...panel audio module to this connector is for details. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for your USB 3.0 devices. 9. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 7. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only). If you connect USB 3.0 devices to [HD]. Serial...
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...; Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen.
...; Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen.
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... update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... BIOS update process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to the USB port. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61...
... BIOS update process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to the USB port. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61...
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... http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...
... http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...
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...Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.10.1208. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series To access the EZ Mode...
...Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.10.1208. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series To access the EZ Mode...
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.... Use and keys to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. This item should be enabled in each processor package. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to zero (0). Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the...
.... Use and keys to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. This item should be enabled in each processor package. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to zero (0). Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the...
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... use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. • Due to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is the default SATA type. The SATA Port items show Empty if no need to change the SATA type. S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this function. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the hot-plug support...
... use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. • Due to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is the default SATA type. The SATA Port items show Empty if no need to change the SATA type. S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this function. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the hot-plug support...
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...] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 The values range from 40ºC to 100%. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control...
...] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 The values range from 40ºC to 100%. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control...