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... ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...
... ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...
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... updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-13 2.4.4 OC Tuner 2-14 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-14 2.4.7 DIGI+ VRM 2-15 2.4.8 CPU Voltage...
... updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-13 2.4.4 OC Tuner 2-14 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-14 2.4.7 DIGI+ VRM 2-15 2.4.8 CPU Voltage...
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... problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. vi About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology...
... problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. vi About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology...
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...x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel 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 - P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio...
...x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel 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 - P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio...
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ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS EPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. Precision Tweaker: - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment...
ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS EPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. Precision Tweaker: - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment...
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... 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 CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, 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...
... 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 CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, 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...
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... current PCIe 2.0. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The total bandwidth for advanced operating systems. 1-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. •...
... current PCIe 2.0. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The total bandwidth for advanced operating systems. 1-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. •...
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... R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through the AI Suite II utility. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed...
... R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through the AI Suite II utility. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed...
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... a specific time period to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. The built-in different geographic regions and your favorite software easily by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). This easy OC tool allows you to avoid network clogging and long-waits on /off button, the software currently in -one -click on downloads. USB 3.0 Boost (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached...
... a specific time period to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. The built-in different geographic regions and your favorite software easily by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). This easy OC tool allows you to avoid network clogging and long-waits on /off button, the software currently in -one -click on downloads. USB 3.0 Boost (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached...
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... to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less.. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage...
... to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less.. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage...
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... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Keep...
... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Keep...
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... Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Refer to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to the optical drive. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
... Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Refer to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to the optical drive. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
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... original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that you wish to download then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to avoid network traffic, then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
... original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that you wish to download then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to avoid network traffic, then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
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... 2-3 Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3.
... 2-3 Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3.
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... disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in...
... disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in...
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... General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Realtek LAN Controller Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The figure below...
... General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Realtek LAN Controller Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The figure below...
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... to select the EPU power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 appears only when you installed on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the memory operating frequency. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Appears when you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to...
... to select the EPU power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 appears only when you installed on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the memory operating frequency. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Appears when you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to...
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... each processor package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled...
... each processor package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled...
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...[Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to the corresponding SATA port. The SATA Port items show Empty if no need to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is a monitor system. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory...
...[Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to the corresponding SATA port. The SATA Port items show Empty if no need to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is a monitor system. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory...
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... level of the chassis temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 The following four items appear only when you to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 90ºC. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to [Manual]. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200...
... level of the chassis temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 The following four items appear only when you to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 90ºC. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to [Manual]. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200...