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... OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in the About Box of shipment with you give ...is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you to the source code of this product. 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. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou,...
... OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in the About Box of shipment with you give ...is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you to the source code of this product. 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. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou,...
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... before the signal cables are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power...
... before the signal cables are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power...
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... to complete a task. Refer to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. If you MUST follow to select. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a... task. Conventions used throughout this manual. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added ...
... to complete a task. Refer to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. If you MUST follow to select. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a... task. Conventions used throughout this manual. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added ...
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...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...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 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS...
...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...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 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS...
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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. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron®...
.... 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. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron®...
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...; Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory module will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or...may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. 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 No...
...; Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory module will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or...may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. 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 No...
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... to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. To run the Support DVD Place the ... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Click an icon to display...
... to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. To run the Support DVD Place the ... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Click an icon to display...
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...Profile #1] [ Profile #2] The configuration options vary with X.M.P. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Appears when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. appears only when you install...or disable the EPU power saving function. If this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal ...
...Profile #1] [ Profile #2] The configuration options vary with X.M.P. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Appears when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. appears only when you install...or disable the EPU power saving function. If this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal ...
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...disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to become unstable! Use the and keys to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . If this ...keys to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. 2-14 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. 2.4.4 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and...
...disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to become unstable! Use the and keys to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . If this ...keys to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. 2-14 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. 2.4.4 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and...
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.... Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to [Manual Adjustment]. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you set a fixed CPU frequency. Use and key to boost the system performance... the CPU's demands. CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200k Hz to set the previous item to Extreme and Manual Mode. This item allows you to 350k Hz with a 50k Hz interval.
.... Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to [Manual Adjustment]. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you set a fixed CPU frequency. Use and key to boost the system performance... the CPU's demands. CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200k Hz to set the previous item to Extreme and Manual Mode. This item allows you to 350k Hz with a 50k Hz interval.
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... [Auto] Allows you to work stably under high voltage settings. 2-16 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Refer to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. We recommend you ...following items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of the CPU Offset Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are adjusted by typing the desired values ... offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a positive or negative value. [Manual Mode] Allows you to set the CPU Voltage item to adjust the value. To restore the default setting,...
... [Auto] Allows you to work stably under high voltage settings. 2-16 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Refer to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. We recommend you ...following items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of the CPU Offset Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are adjusted by typing the desired values ... offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a positive or negative value. [Manual Mode] Allows you to set the CPU Voltage item to adjust the value. To restore the default setting,...
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...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays ... at the maximum duty cycle. If the fan is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 75ºC. The values range from 20ºC to adjust the upper limit...
...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays ... at the maximum duty cycle. If the fan is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 75ºC. The values range from 20ºC to adjust the upper limit...
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... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. CPU Fan Min. The following four items appear only when you to set the chassis fan warning speed. Duty Cycle(%) [100] ...Use the and keys to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 90ºC. 2.6.5 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control...
... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. CPU Fan Min. The following four items appear only when you to set the chassis fan warning speed. Duty Cycle(%) [100] ...Use the and keys to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 90ºC. 2.6.5 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control...