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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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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 www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** W hen you install...174; 3rd generation Core™ processors. 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...
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 www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** W hen you install...174; 3rd generation Core™ processors. 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...
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... Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS AI Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS MyLogo 2™...
... Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS AI Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS MyLogo 2™...
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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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...™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are for P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The layout illustrations in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU,...ASUS® P8H61 R2.0 Series motherboard! This provides great graphics performance. 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...
...™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are for P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The layout illustrations in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU,...ASUS® P8H61 R2.0 Series motherboard! This provides great graphics performance. 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...
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...world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Innovative 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 ... choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. 1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for various overclocking scenarios, with difficult POST situations.
...world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Innovative 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 ... choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. 1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for various overclocking scenarios, with difficult POST situations.
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... need to switch back and forth between different utilities. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. The built-in use software package. 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 achieve a quiet...
... need to switch back and forth between different utilities. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. The built-in use software package. 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 achieve a quiet...
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... With its easy and user-friendly interface, you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Ai Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to... prevent discharge spread. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it...
... With its easy and user-friendly interface, you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Ai Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to... prevent discharge spread. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it...
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...up to indicate that the system is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 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 ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to overclocking failure. This is ON, in sleep mode,...power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to their default settings. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and...
...up to indicate that the system is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 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 ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to overclocking failure. This is ON, in sleep mode,...power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to their default settings. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and...
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The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 ...
The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 ...
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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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... PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is ... not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the right (B) until it to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty...
... PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is ... not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the right (B) until it to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty...
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... heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A B B A B A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Connect...
... heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A B B A B A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Connect...
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... (DIMM) sockets. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 4. 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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
... (DIMM) sockets. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 4. 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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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.... After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter 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. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
.... After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter 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. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
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...serial devices. 10. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 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-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. PS/2 Keyboard...
...serial devices. 10. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 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-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. PS/2 Keyboard...
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... 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 power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum... connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx...
... 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 power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum... connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx...
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...12 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CHA_FAN 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 the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT...
...12 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CHA_FAN 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 the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT...
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... for details. 1-30 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Under Windows® XP, there is the default SATA type. SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP4 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 ...
... for details. 1-30 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Under Windows® XP, there is the default SATA type. SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP4 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 ...
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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 the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB...
.... 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 the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB...