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... source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in receipt of this product. This offer is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT...
... source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in receipt of this product. This offer is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT...
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... Onboard switches 1-26 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-28 1.13 Software support 1-29 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and 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 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency 2-14 2.4.3 EPU Power...
... Onboard switches 1-26 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-28 1.13 Software support 1-29 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and 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 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency 2-14 2.4.3 EPU Power...
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...x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi P8H61 PRO specifications summary Internal connectors / switches BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 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 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors...
...x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi P8H61 PRO specifications summary Internal connectors / switches BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 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 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors...
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... 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which means there will be no more confusion of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates...
... 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which means there will be no more confusion of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates...
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... ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that offers users a noiseless PC environment. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with no time. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage...
... ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that offers users a noiseless PC environment. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with no time. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage...
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... software settings. 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. 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, and other cards that comply with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots...
... software settings. 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. 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, and other cards that comply with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots...
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... the LAN port LED indicators. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the side speaker in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-19 LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. Line In port (light blue). Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration...
... the LAN port LED indicators. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the side speaker in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-19 LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. Line In port (light blue). Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration...
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... serial port bracket (COM1) is for details. 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to [HD Audio]. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. P8H61 PRO AAFP...
... serial port bracket (COM1) is for details. 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to [HD Audio]. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. P8H61 PRO AAFP...
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...ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-25 PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 P8H61 PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8H61 PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • Reset...
...ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-25 PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 P8H61 PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8H61 PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • Reset...
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... CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61 PRO Fan connectors • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the fan connectors. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the Turbo Key II function. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors...
... CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61 PRO Fan connectors • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the fan connectors. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the Turbo Key II function. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors...
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... DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power...
... DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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... versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities...
... versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities...
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... AI Suite II utility. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to manage, save, and 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 the support DVD that you wish...
... AI Suite II utility. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to manage, save, and 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 the support DVD that you wish...
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... Info 01/17/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 01/17/2011 P8H61PRO.ROM File Info MODEL: P8H61 PRO Help Info VER: 0302 DATE: 01/17/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 PRO Before you to the USB port. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to enable it.
... Info 01/17/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 01/17/2011 P8H61PRO.ROM File Info MODEL: P8H61 PRO Help Info VER: 0302 DATE: 01/17/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 PRO Before you to the USB port. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to enable it.
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... arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The system requires you to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update...
... arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The system requires you to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update...
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... utility also allows you to boot using defaults 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Welcome to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
... utility also allows you to boot using defaults 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Welcome to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS 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 PRO D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 PRO VER...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS 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 PRO D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 PRO VER...
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...USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu...
...USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu...
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...operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 2-18 ASUS P8H61 PRO Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to virtually function as the primary boot device. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you to use as several...
...operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 2-18 ASUS P8H61 PRO Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to virtually function as the primary boot device. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you to use as several...
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... storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the AHCI...
... storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the AHCI...