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...2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. 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®... 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 the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** W hen you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are ...
...2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. 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®... 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 the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** W hen you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are ...
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... EMI - 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 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS EPU - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning...
... EMI - 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 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS EPU - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning...
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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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... according to overclock without the need to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. 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. Moreover, you to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in -one -click on downloads. The...
... according to overclock without the need to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. 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. Moreover, you to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in -one -click on downloads. The...
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...if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. • The actual charging speed may vary 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 from harmful electromagnetic exposure by eliminating 50% of... environment. With its easy and user-friendly interface, you to the computer. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of USB 3.0 fast charging experience. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a...
...if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. • The actual charging speed may vary 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 from harmful electromagnetic exposure by eliminating 50% of... environment. With its easy and user-friendly interface, you to the computer. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of USB 3.0 fast charging experience. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a...
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.../2/3/4) 8 7 Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-28 7. 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. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Page ... (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...
.../2/3/4) 8 7 Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-28 7. 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. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Page ... (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...
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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... card: 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support.
... 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... card: 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support.
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... utility. Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB port. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0206 Folder Info 02/10/2012 10:23p 8388608 Exit ...Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file ...
... utility. Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB port. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0206 Folder Info 02/10/2012 10:23p 8388608 Exit ...Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file ...
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... system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports 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...
... system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports 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...
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... Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to... appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Before updating BIOS 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional...
... Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to... appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Before updating BIOS 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional...
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... to download the latest BIOS file for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button, reset button, ...We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. See section 1.9 Jumpers for this section are for details. • If the system...from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
... to download the latest BIOS file for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button, reset button, ...We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. See section 1.9 Jumpers for this section are for details. • If the system...from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
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...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 ...an example 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 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print...
...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 ...an example 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 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print...
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.... [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is enabled. 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...
.... [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is enabled. 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...