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...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! Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ ...the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H61 PRO motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This provides great graphics performance. The motherboard delivers a host of new...
...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! Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ ...the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8H61 PRO motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This provides great graphics performance. The motherboard delivers a host of new...
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... heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-3 It allows you to enable more intricate system settings. This easy OC... tool allows you to patch memory issues. and its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all high-quality conductive ...
... heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-3 It allows you to enable more intricate system settings. This easy OC... tool allows you to patch memory issues. and its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all high-quality conductive ...
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... that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-5
... that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-5
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... socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-9 3. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. PnP cap 5. The...
... socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-9 3. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. PnP cap 5. The...
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... functions should remain the same. Ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-11 B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size...
... functions should remain the same. Ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-11 B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size...
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... orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
... orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-15 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • A-Data AD31333002GOU 2GB DS A-Data AD30908C8D-... memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-15 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • A-Data AD31333002GOU 2GB DS A-Data AD30908C8D-... memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-17 Failure to the card. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you...
... slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-17 Failure to the card. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you...
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... is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects a microphone. 8. This port connects the side speaker in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-19
... is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects a microphone. 8. This port connects the side speaker in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-19
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... PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L 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, ensure that supports either High Definition Audio... for a serial (COM) port. Connect one end of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 2. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-21
... PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L 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, ensure that supports either High Definition Audio... for a serial (COM) port. Connect one end of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 2. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-21
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... com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P8H61 PRO GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN...intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the ...
... com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P8H61 PRO GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN...intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the ...
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... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from... or written to this connector. 9. 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....
... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from... or written to this connector. 9. 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....
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...may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM ... the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. MemOK! P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO MemOK!... cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. 2. function. • The MemOK! ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-27
...may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM ... the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. MemOK! P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO MemOK!... cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. 2. function. • The MemOK! ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-27
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...Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-29 If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. The contents of the Support DVD to...Autorun is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
...Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-29 If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. The contents of the Support DVD to...Autorun is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
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... utility to enable it. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61 PRO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 01/17/11 10:... 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 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Updating from file, ...
... utility to enable it. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61 PRO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 01/17/11 10:... 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 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Updating from file, ...
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...the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 PRO Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ...utility screens are for reference only. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Prepare...
...the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 PRO Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ...utility screens are for reference only. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Prepare...
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...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 Refer to select the BIOS file and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Press to switch between screen fields ...and use the keys to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 PRO VER: 0302 DATE: 01/17/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61PRO.ROM 4194304 2011-01-17 17:30:...
...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 Refer to select the BIOS file and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Press to switch between screen fields ...and use the keys to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 PRO VER: 0302 DATE: 01/17/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61PRO.ROM 4194304 2011-01-17 17:30:...
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... priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8H61 PRO BIOS Version : 0302 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 01... CHA_FAN1 N/A System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61 PRO BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the ...
... priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8H61 PRO BIOS Version : 0302 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 01... CHA_FAN1 N/A System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61 PRO BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the ...
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... change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 PRO To change the value of the menu screen are items that menu. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. To display the...
... change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 PRO To change the value of the menu screen are items that menu. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. To display the...
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..., key in the current password, then press . 3. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61 PRO After you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. To change a user password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then...
..., key in the current password, then press . 3. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61 PRO After you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. To change a user password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then...