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...it , may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). 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.... Taiwan In your contact details so that is defaced or missing. If however you give us a notification to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...
...it , may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). 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.... Taiwan In your contact details so that is defaced or missing. If however you give us a notification to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...
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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary viii 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 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-10 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing ...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary viii 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 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-10 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing ...
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...www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications ... system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (at the back panel, blue) Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 8 x USB ...
...www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications ... system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (at the back panel, blue) Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 8 x USB ...
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... Memory voltage control - ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary Special features ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly...
... Memory voltage control - ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary Special features ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly...
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P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61/USB3 R2.0:...v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR by PME...
P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61/USB3 R2.0:...v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR by PME...
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... of useful profiles offer flexible controls of real-time OC-now a reality with ease. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This easy OC tool allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control...overclock with no need for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without exiting or rebooting the OS; Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period to avoid network clogging and long-waits on /off button, the software currently in...
... of useful profiles offer flexible controls of real-time OC-now a reality with ease. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This easy OC tool allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control...overclock with no need for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without exiting or rebooting the OS; Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period to avoid network clogging and long-waits on /off button, the software currently in...
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... memory frequency is recommended to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P8H61 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Transcend PATRIOT Part...less. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Due to the memory address limitation ...
... memory frequency is recommended to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P8H61 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Transcend PATRIOT Part...less. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Due to the memory address limitation ...
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...BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that you removed earlier. 6. Otherwise, conflicts ...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 PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
...BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that you removed earlier. 6. Otherwise, conflicts ...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 PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
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...not boot up . • We recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-28 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support...• If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX12V ...
...not boot up . • We recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-28 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support...• If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX12V ...
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... 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then...
... 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then...
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... other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu screen means that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the menu screen...
... other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu screen means that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the menu screen...
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...consumption and decreased average heat production. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu may result in this function. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows you set the Turbo Mode ... [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2-14 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled...
...consumption and decreased average heat production. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu may result in this function. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows you set the Turbo Mode ... [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2-14 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled...
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... CPU loading for a faster response. Use the and keys to CPU loading. The thermal conditions should be longer when [Regular] is defined by Intel VRM specifications, and affects CPU voltage. CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200k Hz to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options... to maintain the current VRM balance. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to control the power phase based on your CPU specification.
... CPU loading for a faster response. Use the and keys to CPU loading. The thermal conditions should be longer when [Regular] is defined by Intel VRM specifications, and affects CPU voltage. CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200k Hz to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options... to maintain the current VRM balance. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to control the power phase based on your CPU specification.
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...Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. According to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may make the system unstable. 2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. You...; The values of high voltage settings. • The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 2-16 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Some of the following items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of the CPU Offset Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, ...
...Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. According to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may make the system unstable. 2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. You...; The values of high voltage settings. • The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 2-16 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Some of the following items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of the CPU Offset Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, ...
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...Use and keys to your CPU model. CPU C1E [Auto] Enables or disables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to virtually...C3 report to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to...
...Use and keys to your CPU model. CPU C1E [Auto] Enables or disables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to virtually...C3 report to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to...
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.... No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following directives: 2004/...specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61/USB3 R2.0, P8H61 R2.0, P8H61 PLUS R2...
.... No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following directives: 2004/...specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61/USB3 R2.0, P8H61 R2.0, P8H61 PLUS R2...