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... 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 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 DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency....the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory module will run 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 USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3...
... 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 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 DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency....the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory module will run 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 USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3...
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...; XP/Vista operating systems. Precision Tweaker: - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in use - USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: -
...; XP/Vista operating systems. Precision Tweaker: - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in use - USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: -
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...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 CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel ... 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...
...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 CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel ... 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...
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... button, the software currently in -one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one -click on downloads. 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. Within the profile, programs can prioritize your PC's loading. Fan Xpert...
... button, the software currently in -one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one -click on downloads. 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. Within the profile, programs can prioritize your PC's loading. Fan Xpert...
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... radiation. 1. Radiation Deduction Design minimizes harmful electromagnetic radiation output with your USB device's conditions. Ai Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to the...
... radiation. 1. Radiation Deduction Design minimizes harmful electromagnetic radiation output with your USB device's conditions. Ai Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to the...
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...174; LGA1155 CPU socket 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, 1-31 USB78, USB910) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-29 1-16 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Page 1-32 1-29 8. 1-11 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Clear RTC RAM (3-... 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 1083 Intel® H61 Super PCI1 I/O 5 PCI2 64Mb BIOS ALC 887 CLRTC PCI3 SATA3G_4...
...174; LGA1155 CPU socket 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, 1-31 USB78, USB910) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-29 1-16 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Page 1-32 1-29 8. 1-11 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Clear RTC RAM (3-... 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 1083 Intel® H61 Super PCI1 I/O 5 PCI2 64Mb BIOS ALC 887 CLRTC PCI3 SATA3G_4...
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...settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards...
...settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards...
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... Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER:... File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series b. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS ...
... Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER:... File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series b. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS ...
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...support DVD may not be the latest version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the...; The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61R2.CAP (for P8H61 R2.0), P8H61PR2.CAP (for P8H61 PLUS R2.0), or H61U3R2.CAP (for the BIOS file. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that you to enter BIOS Setup to find the BIOS file, and then press ...
...support DVD may not be the latest version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the...; The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61R2.CAP (for P8H61 R2.0), P8H61PR2.CAP (for P8H61 PLUS R2.0), or H61U3R2.CAP (for the BIOS file. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that you to enter BIOS Setup to find the BIOS file, and then press ...
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... to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The actual...
... to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The actual...
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...how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and...the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series You can be used under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS ...the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup...
...how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and...the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series You can be used under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS ...the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup...
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...of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation ... 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 ...
...of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation ... 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 ...
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... The items in this menu allow you to [Enabled]. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP)...to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the HD Audio Controller item to change the...
... The items in this menu allow you to [Enabled]. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP)...to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the HD Audio Controller item to change the...