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Motherboard P8H61 R2.0 Series • P8H61 R2.0 • P8H61 PLUS R2.0 • P8H61/USB3 R2.0
Motherboard P8H61 R2.0 Series • P8H61 R2.0 • P8H61 PLUS R2.0 • P8H61/USB3 R2.0
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... on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. 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 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at the back panel) P8H61/USB3 R2.0: ASMedia® ASM1042 controller - Intel® H61...
... on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. 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 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at the back panel) P8H61/USB3 R2.0: ASMedia® ASM1042 controller - Intel® H61...
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... next page) ix 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: - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU - ASUS EPU - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS AI Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS TurboV - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The...
... next page) ix 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: - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU - ASUS EPU - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS AI Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS TurboV - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The...
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... 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: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports - 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x ... PnP, DMI 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, PXE 2 ...
... 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: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports - 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x ... PnP, DMI 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, PXE 2 ...
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... 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you 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. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5...
... 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you 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. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5...
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... ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. 1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0...noise and extends component longevity. New upgrade! Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for various overclocking scenarios, with difficult POST situations. EPU Tap ...
... ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. 1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0...noise and extends component longevity. New upgrade! Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for various overclocking scenarios, with difficult POST situations. EPU Tap ...
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... other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. USB 3.0 Boost (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to an already impressive fast USB...
... other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. USB 3.0 Boost (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to an already impressive fast USB...
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...BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to a new level of USB 3.0 fast charging experience. Ai Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to prevent discharge spread. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 ESD Protect your computer... your USB mobile device if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device's conditions. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you from harmful electromagnetic exposure by eliminating 50% of the ESD current away for a more reliable ...
...BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to a new level of USB 3.0 fast charging experience. Ai Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to prevent discharge spread. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 ESD Protect your computer... your USB mobile device if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device's conditions. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you from harmful electromagnetic exposure by eliminating 50% of the ESD current away for a more reliable ...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to overclocking failure. 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 C.P.R. Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that... sleep mode, or in regards to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in soft-off or the power cord is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to overclocking failure. 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 C.P.R. Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that... sleep mode, or in regards to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in soft-off or the power cord is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus...
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... When installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard.
... When installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard.
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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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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not ... it is missing, or if you are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not ... it is missing, or if you are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard...
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... introduction 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 3. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8H61/USB3 R2.0 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 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. Connect the...
... introduction 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 3. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8H61/USB3 R2.0 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 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. Connect the...
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... to 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM...
... to 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM...
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You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds...
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...module to this connector. By default, this connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only). PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. These two 4-.... • If you connect USB 3.0 devices to [AC97]. 7. Serial port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only). AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P8H61/USB3 R2.0 AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-...
...module to this connector. By default, this connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only). PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. These two 4-.... • If you connect USB 3.0 devices to [AC97]. 7. Serial port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only). AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P8H61/USB3 R2.0 AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-...
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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 V Specification... power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. ...
... 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 V Specification... power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. ...
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... Rotation +12V GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ...4. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is ...
... Rotation +12V GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ...4. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is ...
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... limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-30 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Under Windows® XP, there is no need to [AHCI]. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows... 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 ...
... limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-30 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Under Windows® XP, there is no need to [AHCI]. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows... 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 ...
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.... USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8H61/USB3 R2.0 PIN 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 a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install...
.... USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8H61/USB3 R2.0 PIN 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 a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install...