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...would be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be ...product may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as source code archives etc to anyone in any form or by any warranty. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
...would be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be ...product may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as source code archives etc to anyone in any form or by any warranty. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away ...
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away ...
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... you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. Keys enclosed in this manual. Example: ++ viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not...information Refer to help you must press the enclosed key. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Used to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word...
... you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. Keys enclosed in this manual. Example: ++ viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not...information Refer to help you must press the enclosed key. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Used to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word...
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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... v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield 1 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.
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... v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield 1 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.
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... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61 PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This provides great graphics performance. Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core...
... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61 PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This provides great graphics performance. Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core...
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...• You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install... then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. ...does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. P8H61 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a ...
...• You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install... then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. ...does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. P8H61 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a ...
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... The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-27 switch • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the ...its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the...
... The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-27 switch • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the ...its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the...
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... motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-29 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your OS documentation for ...
... motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-29 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your OS documentation for ...
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... : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters.
... : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters.
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... power saving mode. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. If this menu may cause the system to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving... to become unstable! CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enable or disable the EPU power saving... numeric keypad. Use the and keys to your CPU model. 2-14 ASUS P8H61 PRO BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Appears when you set the DRAM timing control features.
... power saving mode. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. If this menu may cause the system to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving... to become unstable! CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enable or disable the EPU power saving... numeric keypad. Use the and keys to your CPU model. 2-14 ASUS P8H61 PRO BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Appears when you set the DRAM timing control features.
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... the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 0% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 2-24 ASUS P8H61 PRO Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to ...Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item ...
... the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 0% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 2-24 ASUS P8H61 PRO Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to ...Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item ...
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... cycle. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. 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...
... cycle. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. 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...