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Motherboard P8H61 R2.0 Series • P8H61 R2.0 • P8H61 PLUS R2.0 • P8H61/USB3 R2.0
Motherboard P8H61 R2.0 Series • P8H61 R2.0 • P8H61 PLUS R2.0 • P8H61/USB3 R2.0
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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-10 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing ...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-10 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing ...
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... DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory module will run at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer 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 x16....asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** W hen you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot [blue] (at the back panel) P8H61/USB3 R2.0: ASMedia® ASM1042 controller - P8H61 R2.0...
... DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory module will run at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer 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 x16....asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** W hen you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot [blue] (at the back panel) P8H61/USB3 R2.0: ASMedia® ASM1042 controller - P8H61 R2.0...
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... overclocking features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS TurboV - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix...
... overclocking features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS TurboV - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix...
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... PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 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 ... 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 Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR by PME, PXE 2 ...
... PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 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 ... 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 Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR by PME, PXE 2 ...
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... Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only. • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The package contents vary from ...the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P8H61 R2.0 Series motherboards include P8H61 R2.0, P8H61 PLUS R2.0, and P8H61/USB3 R2.0 three models. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core...
... Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only. • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The package contents vary from ...the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P8H61 R2.0 Series motherboards include P8H61 R2.0, P8H61 PLUS R2.0, and P8H61/USB3 R2.0 three models. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core...
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...® H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have feature for advanced operating systems. 1-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is enhanced with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined...
...® H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have feature for advanced operating systems. 1-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is enhanced with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined...
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... optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with ultra-fast sensing.... This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for complete insight. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 Accurate...
... optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with ultra-fast sensing.... This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for complete insight. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 Accurate...
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...up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This easy OC tool allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, ...from switching power supply (PSU). Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for any user interaction. Network iControl With a one-click on downloads. USB 3.0 Boost (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached...
...up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This easy OC tool allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, ...from switching power supply (PSU). Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for any user interaction. Network iControl With a 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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...-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. 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 EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that supports iPod, iPhone, and... design shields you from harmful electromagnetic exposure by eliminating 50% of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of radiation. 1. Radiation Deduction Design minimizes harmful electromagnetic radiation output ...
...-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. 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 EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that supports iPod, iPhone, and... design shields you from harmful electromagnetic exposure by eliminating 50% of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of radiation. 1. Radiation Deduction Design minimizes harmful electromagnetic radiation output ...
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...down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. C.P.R. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Onboard LED 1-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you proceed Take note of the...The motherboard is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the onboard LED....
...down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. C.P.R. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Onboard LED 1-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you proceed Take note of the...The motherboard is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the onboard LED....
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... to the chassis. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it into the chassis...
... to the chassis. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it into the chassis...
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 32 4 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS DIGI+ VRM ATX12V CPU_FAN COM1 LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LGA1155 USB3_12 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO CHA_FAN ASM 1042 Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR P8H61/USB3 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 SATA3G_3 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 USB910 PANEL SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 6 AAFP 11 10 9 8 7 1-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 32 4 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS DIGI+ VRM ATX12V CPU_FAN COM1 LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LGA1155 USB3_12 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO CHA_FAN ASM 1042 Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR P8H61/USB3 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 SATA3G_3 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 USB910 PANEL SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 6 AAFP 11 10 9 8 7 1-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
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Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Page 1-32 1-29 8. 1-11 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 5...., 240-pin module) DDR3 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 SATA3G_3 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB56 ...
Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Page 1-32 1-29 8. 1-11 9. DDR3 DIMM slots 5...., 240-pin module) DDR3 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 SATA3G_3 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB56 ...
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P8H61/USB3 R2.0 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. To prevent damage to the right (B) until ...1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket...
P8H61/USB3 R2.0 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. To prevent damage to the right (B) until ...1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket...
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... one correct orientation. 3. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-12 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
... one correct orientation. 3. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-12 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
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... fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-14 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
... fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-14 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
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... fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8H61/USB3 R2.0 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2.
... fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8H61/USB3 R2.0 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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... 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-16 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on...
... 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-16 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on...
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... operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P8H61 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Transcend PATRIOT Part No. Chip NO. The...
... operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P8H61 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Transcend PATRIOT Part No. Chip NO. The...