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.... 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket 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 PLUS R2.0, and P8H61/USB3 R2.0 three models. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3...
.... 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket 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 PLUS R2.0, and P8H61/USB3 R2.0 three models. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3...
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... mode). 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 Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133...
... mode). 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 Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133...
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...is set as top priority over all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This all-in different geographic regions and ...your favorite software easily by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). USB 3.0 Boost (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI ...
...is set as top priority over all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This all-in different geographic regions and ...your favorite software easily by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). USB 3.0 Boost (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI ...
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...or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Onboard LED 1-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products.... • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure...
...or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Onboard LED 1-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products.... • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure...
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 32 4 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS DIGI+ VRM ATX12V CPU_FAN COM1 LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LGA1155 USB3_12 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO CHA_FAN ASM 1042 Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR P8H61/USB3 R2.0 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H61 Super PCI1 I/O 5 PCI2 64Mb BIOS ALC 887 CLRTC PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 USB910 PANEL SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 6 AAFP 11 10 9 8 7 1-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 32 4 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS DIGI+ VRM ATX12V CPU_FAN COM1 LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LGA1155 USB3_12 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO CHA_FAN ASM 1042 Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR P8H61/USB3 R2.0 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H61 Super PCI1 I/O 5 PCI2 64Mb BIOS ALC 887 CLRTC PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 USB910 PANEL SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 6 AAFP 11 10 9 8 7 1-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
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... 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27 1-25 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, 1-31 USB78, USB910) Digital audio connector...DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LGA1155 USB34 LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR P8H61 R2.0 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H61 Super PCI1 I/O 5 PCI2 64Mb BIOS ALC 887 CLRTC PCI3 SATA3G_4 ...
... 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27 1-25 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, 1-31 USB78, USB910) Digital audio connector...DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LGA1155 USB34 LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR P8H61 R2.0 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H61 Super PCI1 I/O 5 PCI2 64Mb BIOS ALC 887 CLRTC PCI3 SATA3G_4 ...
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Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-12 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 3. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors ...
Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-12 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 3. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors ...
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... in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. 2. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-14 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series The LGA1155 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place.
... in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. 2. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-14 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series The LGA1155 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in place.
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... prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-16 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 4. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules...
... prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-16 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 4. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules...
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... 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. 1-22 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
... 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. 1-22 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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...;sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support.
...;sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support.
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... port connects to a microphone. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1-26 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Refer to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line In port (light blue). Refer to the table below for the function of...
... port connects to a microphone. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1-26 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Refer to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line In port (light blue). Refer to the table below for the function of...
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...Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61/USB3 R2.0 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 ...Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-28 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Find the proper ...
...Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61/USB3 R2.0 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 ...Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-28 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Find the proper ...
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... RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install ... Windows® 7. Under Windows® XP, there is the default SATA type. 5. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-30 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is no need to change the SATA type. • ...
... RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install ... Windows® 7. Under Windows® XP, there is the default SATA type. 5. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-30 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is no need to change the SATA type. • ...
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PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8H61/USB3 R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the ... supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P8H61/USB3 R2.0 PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-32 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector.
PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8H61/USB3 R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the ... supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P8H61/USB3 R2.0 PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-32 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector.
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Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0206 Folder Info 02/10/2012 10:23p 8388608 Exit DATE: 02/10/2012 H61U3R2.CAP ...File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process...
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0206 Folder Info 02/10/2012 10:23p 8388608 Exit DATE: 02/10/2012 H61U3R2.CAP ...File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process...
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2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to ... flash drive). 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 FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS...
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to ... flash drive). 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 FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS...
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... and stability. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series You can be used under the Exit menu. Do this section are for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected... to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and ...
... and stability. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series You can be used under the Exit menu. Do this section are for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected... to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and ...
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.... Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 Refer to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking...
.... Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 Refer to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking...
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... BIOS language version from the options. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
... BIOS language version from the options. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series