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... install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P8H61 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Other features LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™...
... install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P8H61 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Other features LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™...
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...voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x 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 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ...Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O voltage at 0.01V increment - P8H61 Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor Precision ...
...voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x 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 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ...Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O voltage at 0.01V increment - P8H61 Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor Precision ...
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... beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just a few clicks away. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to convert your favorite photo into one software offers diverse... and ease to use software package. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to ...
... beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with just a few clicks away. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to convert your favorite photo into one software offers diverse... and ease to use software package. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to ...
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...-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) USB34 LGA1155 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO AAFP CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR P8H61 Series RTL 8111E PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H61 PCI1 PCI2 ALC 887 CLRTC 5 32Mb BIOS PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SPDIF_OUT USB56 ...audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 1-25 12. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-25 USB910) 1-13 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 6.
...-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) USB34 LGA1155 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO AAFP CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR P8H61 Series RTL 8111E PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H61 PCI1 PCI2 ALC 887 CLRTC 5 32Mb BIOS PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SPDIF_OUT USB56 ...audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 1-25 12. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-25 USB910) 1-13 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 6.
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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...
... 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...
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... audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. AAFP P8H61 Series SENSE2_RETUR PORT2 L SENSE_SEND SENSE1_RETUR PORT2 R PRESENCE# PORT1 R GND PORT1 L PIN 1 HD-audio-... • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. This 9-pin COM1 port is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61 Series USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. ...
... audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. AAFP P8H61 Series SENSE2_RETUR PORT2 L SENSE_SEND SENSE1_RETUR PORT2 R PRESENCE# PORT1 R GND PORT1 L PIN 1 HD-audio-... • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. This 9-pin COM1 port is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61 Series USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. ...
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... 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 480 Mbps connection speed. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-25 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3...
... 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 480 Mbps connection speed. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-25 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3...
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..., 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 restore the BIOS in the optical drive. b. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite...
..., 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 restore the BIOS in the optical drive. b. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite...
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... disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file ... Info 01/01/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 01/04/2011 P8H61.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 Series Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash...
... disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file ... Info 01/01/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 01/04/2011 P8H61.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 Series Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash...
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Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61 PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61.ROM (for P8H61) or H61PLUS.ROM (for the BIOS file. Press to ...to switch to recover BIOS setting. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent 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 ...
Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61 PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61.ROM (for P8H61) or H61PLUS.ROM (for the BIOS file. Press to ...to switch to recover BIOS setting. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent 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 ...
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... selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Booting the system in FAT32/16...
... selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Booting the system in FAT32/16...
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... space to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18... Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 VER: 0210 DATE: 01/04/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to ...
... space to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18... Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 VER: 0210 DATE: 01/04/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to ...
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..., try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.9 Jumpers for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program ...button, or the ++ keys to erase the RTC RAM. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running...
..., try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.9 Jumpers for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program ...button, or the ++ keys to erase the RTC RAM. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running...
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... the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the selected 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 the item has a submenu. Use the...have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 Series General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the item. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the...
... the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the selected 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 the item has a submenu. Use the...have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 Series General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the item. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the...
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... detects. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you installed. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright...
... detects. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you installed. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright...
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... the 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 detect the presence of the Realtek LAN controller....shows None. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 ASUS P8H61 Series If no USB device is disabled. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable ...
... the 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 detect the presence of the Realtek LAN controller....shows None. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 ASUS P8H61 Series If no USB device is disabled. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable ...
