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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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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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...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 Express Chipset: 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 ... High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd...
...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 Express Chipset: 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 ... High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd...
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Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU - ASUS TurboV - ASUS AI Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Low EMI - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS...
Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU - ASUS TurboV - ASUS AI Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Low EMI - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS...
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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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... contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61 R2.0 Series motherboard! 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...
... contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61 R2.0 Series motherboard! 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...
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...® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. The total bandwidth for advanced operating systems. 1-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
...® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. The total bandwidth for advanced operating systems. 1-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
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... POST situations. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for complete insight. 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 ...troubleshooting - EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU...
... POST situations. New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for complete insight. 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 ...troubleshooting - EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU...
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...devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). The built-in a specific time period to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This easy OC tool allows you can be pre-scheduled to run in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of real-time OC... Suite II consolidates all -in-one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. 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. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one software ...
...devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). The built-in a specific time period to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This easy OC tool allows you can be pre-scheduled to run in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of real-time OC... Suite II consolidates all -in-one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. 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. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one software ...
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... fully supports the BC 1.1 function. • The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device's conditions. Ai Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new level of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing ...environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ASUS fast-charging software that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. • Check your USB mobile device if ...
... fully supports the BC 1.1 function. • The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device's conditions. Ai Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new level of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing ...environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ASUS fast-charging software that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. • Check your USB mobile device if ...
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... standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. 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 a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft...-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements 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. Simply...
... standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. 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 a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft...-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements 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. Simply...
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... installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of...
... installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of...
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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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Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series KBMS 12 32 4 19.8cm(7.8in) DIGI+ VRM ATX12V CPU_FAN COM1 LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) 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...
Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series KBMS 12 32 4 19.8cm(7.8in) DIGI+ VRM ATX12V CPU_FAN COM1 LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) 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...
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...Press the load lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter ...or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you are not bent. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed...
...Press the load lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter ...or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you are not bent. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed...
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... alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-12 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 3. PnP cap 5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches...
... alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-12 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 3. PnP cap 5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches...
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... an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-14 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
... an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-14 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
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... the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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. Pull...
... the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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. Pull...
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... Modules (DIMM) sockets. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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
... Modules (DIMM) sockets. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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
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... MHz and higher memory frequency is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chip NO. 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. For effective use...
... MHz and higher memory frequency is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chip NO. 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. For effective use...