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... and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. No part of this email address). or (2) for free by downloading it shipped to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; ASUSTeK is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you wish to infringe. This offer is distributed without the express written permission of the product including the GPL Software...
... and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. No part of this email address). or (2) for free by downloading it shipped to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; ASUSTeK is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you wish to infringe. This offer is distributed without the express written permission of the product including the GPL Software...
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... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency 2-14 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode 2-14 2.4.4 OC Tuner 2-14 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-14 2.4.7 Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage 2-16 2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage 2-16 2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage 2-16 2.4.11 PCH Voltage 2-16 2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration 2-16 2.4.13 Auto...
... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency 2-14 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode 2-14 2.4.4 OC Tuner 2-14 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-14 2.4.7 Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage 2-16 2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage 2-16 2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage 2-16 2.4.11 PCH Voltage 2-16 2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration 2-16 2.4.13 Auto...
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... when installing and configuring the motherboard. Do not place the product in your area. vii Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage...
... when installing and configuring the motherboard. Do not place the product in your area. vii Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage...
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... using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS...
... using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS...
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...24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O voltage at 0.01V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P8H61 Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor Precision Tweaker: - vDRAM Bus: 190-step Memory voltage...
...24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O voltage at 0.01V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P8H61 Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor Precision Tweaker: - vDRAM Bus: 190-step Memory voltage...
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... latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to -point links, which means there will be no more flexible and convenient mouse controls. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for experienced performance enthusiasts that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of...
... latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to -point links, which means there will be no more flexible and convenient mouse controls. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for experienced performance enthusiasts that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of...
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... the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between 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...
... the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between 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...
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... motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN P8H61 Series CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61 Series fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-24 ASUS P8H61 Series CPU...
... motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN P8H61 Series CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61 Series fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-24 ASUS P8H61 Series CPU...
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... GND P8H61 Series SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61 Series USB56 USB78 USB910 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61 Series USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to [AHCI Mode...
... GND P8H61 Series SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61 Series USB56 USB78 USB910 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61 Series USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to [AHCI Mode...
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...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to your computer. Refer to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows...
...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to your computer. Refer to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows...
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... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD...
... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD...
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... system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61.ROM (for P8H61) or H61PLUS.ROM (for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...
... system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61.ROM (for P8H61) or H61PLUS.ROM (for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...
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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 update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater...
... 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 update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater...
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... menu. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to select the BIOS file and press . Select Yes and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version...
... menu. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to select the BIOS file and press . Select Yes and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version...
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... General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM > Serial Port Configuration Realtek LAN Controller Disabled Enabled Disabled > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top...
... General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM > Serial Port Configuration Realtek LAN Controller Disabled Enabled Disabled > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top...
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...The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving MODE Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Voltage 1.208V Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto CPU PLL Voltage 1.800V Auto PCH Voltage 1.050V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters...
...The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving MODE Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Voltage 1.208V Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto CPU PLL Voltage 1.800V Auto PCH Voltage 1.050V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters...
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... to the default setting. 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enhance the system performance. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.6 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the memory operating frequency. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. 2-14 ASUS P8H61 Series Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.4 OC Tuner [Disabled] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the...
... to the default setting. 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enhance the system performance. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.6 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the memory operating frequency. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. 2-14 ASUS P8H61 Series Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.4 OC Tuner [Disabled] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the...
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... ASUS P8H61 Series Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to zero (0). Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled...
... ASUS P8H61 Series Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to zero (0). Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled...
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... graphics controller to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to report warning messages during the POST. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI...
... graphics controller to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to report warning messages during the POST. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI...
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... front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of USB devices at startup. The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to set the serial port configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 ASUS P8H61 Series If no USB device...
... front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of USB devices at startup. The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to set the serial port configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 ASUS P8H61 Series If no USB device...