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P8H61 PRO Motherboard
P8H61 PRO Motherboard
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H61 PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H61 PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
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...2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core... (XMP)* * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you install a total memory of...
...2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core... (XMP)* * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you install a total memory of...
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... 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) P8H61 PRO specifications summary ASUS Special features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel ports 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - MemOK! - ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution and MOS Heatsink - vDRAM Bus: 190-step DRAM...
... 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) P8H61 PRO specifications summary ASUS Special features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel ports 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - MemOK! - ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution and MOS Heatsink - vDRAM Bus: 190-step DRAM...
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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 ....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. 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 ....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. xi
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...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. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-1 Before you for Intel® Second ...or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H61 PRO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. Chapter ...
...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. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-1 Before you for Intel® Second ...or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H61 PRO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. Chapter ...
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...This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power ...energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-3 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. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality...
...This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power ...energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-3 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. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality...
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... off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
... off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
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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 PRO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard...
... 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 PRO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard...
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...PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA1155 socket....cap unless you see any damage to the right (B) until it is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.6 Central Processing Unit...
...PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA1155 socket....cap unless you see any damage to the right (B) until it is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.6 Central Processing Unit...
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... socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. 3. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-9 Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. PnP cap 5.
... socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. 3. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-9 Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. PnP cap 5.
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... you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-11
... you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-11
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3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up ...
3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up ...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61 PRO Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61 PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-13 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same ...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61 PRO Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61 PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-13 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same ...
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... frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory 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. - To operate at the vendor-marked or at... For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P8H61 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from a memory module. Install a 64-bit Windows®...
... frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory 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. - To operate at the vendor-marked or at... For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P8H61 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from a memory module. Install a 64-bit Windows®...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-15 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x ...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-15 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x ...
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... expansion card. Secure the card to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-17 Install the software drivers for the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so...
... expansion card. Secure the card to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-17 Install the software drivers for the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so...
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... remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. P8H61 PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61 PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell...
... remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. P8H61 PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61 PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell...
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... player, or other audio sources. 6. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 56 14 13 12 11 10 9 87 1. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-19 This port allows Gigabit connection to the table on the next page for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. In 4-channel...
... player, or other audio sources. 6. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 56 14 13 12 11 10 9 87 1. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-19 This port allows Gigabit connection to the table on the next page for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. In 4-channel...
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... AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8H61 PRO Front panel audio connector If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. Connect the serial ...Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-21 See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a serial (COM) port. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for ...
... AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8H61 PRO Front panel audio connector If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. Connect the serial ...Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-21 See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a serial (COM) port. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for ...