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... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-33 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-33 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and 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... [Auto 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-17 2.5.2 PCH Configuration 2-19 2.5.3 SATA Configuration 2-19 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration 2-19 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-20 iv
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-33 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-33 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and 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... [Auto 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-17 2.5.2 PCH Configuration 2-19 2.5.3 SATA Configuration 2-19 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration 2-19 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-20 iv
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...* 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/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron...
...* 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/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron...
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... the next page) ix P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary Special features ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - 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) - Network iControl* featuring...
... the next page) ix P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary Special features ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - 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) - Network iControl* featuring...
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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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... into one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 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. This easy OC tool allows you to adjust the CPU...
... into one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 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. This easy OC tool allows you to adjust the CPU...
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ESD Protect your computer with your USB device's conditions. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 Ai Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows...
ESD Protect your computer with your USB device's conditions. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 Ai Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows...
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USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, 1-31 USB78, USB910) Digital audio connector (4-1...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 .../Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Page 1-32 1-29 8. 1-11 9. ATX power ...
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, 1-31 USB78, USB910) Digital audio connector (4-1...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 .../Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Page 1-32 1-29 8. 1-11 9. ATX power ...
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... the two PCI groups, 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, and other... for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
... the two PCI groups, 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, and other... for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
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USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only). PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect USB 3.0 devices to [HD]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for connecting USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due...
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only). PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect USB 3.0 devices to [HD]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for connecting USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due...
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... cable is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-31 6. 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 a slot opening at the back of...
... cable is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-31 6. 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 a slot opening at the back of...
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... allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to complete the installation. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Click the Utilities tab..., then click AI Suite II. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X....
... allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to complete the installation. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Click the Utilities tab..., then click AI Suite II. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X....
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... from the Open window, then click Open. 3. b. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Before you to avail all its...MODEL: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0206 Folder Info 02/10/2012 10:23p 8388608 Exit DATE: 02/10/2012 H61U3R2.CAP 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
... from the Open window, then click Open. 3. b. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Before you to avail all its...MODEL: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0206 Folder Info 02/10/2012 10:23p 8388608 Exit DATE: 02/10/2012 H61U3R2.CAP 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
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...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. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...P8H61/USB3 R2.0). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. The system requires you press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB...
...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. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...P8H61/USB3 R2.0). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. The system requires you press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB...
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... drive). NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer. Welcome to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Please select boot device: SATA...
... drive). NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer. Welcome to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Please select boot device: SATA...
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... help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend to always shut down the system properly... to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update ...
... help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend to always shut down the system properly... to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update ...
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... 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... 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 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main...
... 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... 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 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main...
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... has a submenu. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Use the navigation keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. For example, selecting Main shows the...
... has a submenu. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Use the navigation keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. For example, selecting Main shows the...
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...] Sets to [Enabled] for the CPU and other system devices. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU configuration parameters 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to...
...] Sets to [Enabled] for the CPU and other system devices. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU configuration parameters 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to...
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... when you to [HDMI] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to change the USB-related features. 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] ... 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 The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]....
... when you to [HDMI] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to change the USB-related features. 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] ... 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 The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]....
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... Charging Support [Disabled] (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this function Serial Port Configuration The sub-items...] Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=278h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h;
... Charging Support [Disabled] (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this function Serial Port Configuration The sub-items...] Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=278h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h;