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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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... 2133/1866 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. *** Refer 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...
... 2133/1866 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. *** Refer 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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... Bus: 190-step Memory voltage control - 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 Fan Xpert - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from...
... Bus: 190-step Memory voltage control - 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 Fan Xpert - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from...
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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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...-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). 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. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Moreover, you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to use software...
...-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). 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. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Moreover, you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to use software...
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..., you to a new level of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment. 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 restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ESD Protect your...
..., you to a new level of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment. 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 restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ESD Protect your...
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...Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 8 7 Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-28 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series DDR3 DIMM slots 5. 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...(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 ...
...Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 8 7 Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-28 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series DDR3 DIMM slots 5. 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...(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 ...
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... 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 cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Before installing the expansion card, read the...
... 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 cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Before installing the expansion card, read the...
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... AC'97 front panel audio module to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect USB 3.0 devices to [AC97]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only). 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...
... AC'97 front panel audio module to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect USB 3.0 devices to [AC97]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only). 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...
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... any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 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...
... any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 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...
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... button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save,... and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then...
... button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save,... and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then...
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... file a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0206 Folder Info 02/10/... Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the ...
... file a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0206 Folder Info 02/10/... Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the ...
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...USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61/USB3 R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61R2.CAP (for P8H61 R2.0), P8H61PR2.CAP (for P8H61 PLUS R2...utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 3. You can ...
...USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61/USB3 R2.0). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61R2.CAP (for P8H61 R2.0), P8H61PR2.CAP (for P8H61 PLUS R2...utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 3. You can ...
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...are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 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). Boot your computer. When the Make... DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you...
...are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 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). Boot your computer. When the Make... DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you...
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...setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series You can change modes from the Exit menu or from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu. Entering BIOS Setup ... BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
...setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series You can change modes from the Exit menu or from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu. Entering BIOS Setup ... BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
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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 ... changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: ...
... 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 ... changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: ...
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... items. The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Configuration fields...
... items. The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Configuration fields...
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... to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. 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...
... to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. 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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...only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system 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 ...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. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to [HDMI] for HDMI ...
...only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system 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 ...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. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to [HDMI] for HDMI ...
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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=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; ... Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery 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 ...
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=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; ... Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery 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 ...