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                        P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0
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                        E7361 First Edition (V1)  May 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,  transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any  means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written  permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if
                    
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                        Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ......................................................................................... vi P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary ................................... viii Chapter 1: Product introduction  1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents .............................
                    
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                        Contents 1.11 Software support ........................................................................ 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-28 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 ....
                    
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                        Contents 2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage .. 2-21 2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ...................................... 2-22 2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ................................. 2-22 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] ....................................... 2-23 2.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-24 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] ......................................... 2-24 2.7.2 Full
                    
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                        Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet  before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables  for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,  disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all  power cabl
                    
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                        Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used  throughout this manual.   DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to     complete a task.    CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to     complete a task.    IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.   NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Where to find more infor
                    
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                        P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary ® CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 /  ® ® Pentium / Celeron processors Supports 22/32nm CPU ® Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 ® *  The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the  CPU types. ® ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list. ® Chipset Intel H61 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1800  (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, u
                    
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                        P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary USB 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back  panel) ASUS Special ASUS Anti-Surge protection features ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth  domination for top network program in use ASUS EPU (Lite) GPU Boost ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ® *  The Network iControl feature does not support Windows  XP/Vista operating systems. Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors
                    
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                        Chapter 1 Product introduction  1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another  standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in  your package with the list below.  1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0
                    
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                        ® Intel H61 Express Chipset ® The Intel H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to  ® support the new 1155 socket Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 /  ® ® Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors. It provides  improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, which allows  increased bandwidth and stability. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) /  1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz support   The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features d
                    
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                        1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Network iControl With a one-click on/off button, the software currently in use is set  as top priority over all other network programs, dominating the  network bandwidth with ease. Moreover, you can prioritize your  favorite software easily by configuring profiles through the intutive  user interface. Within the profile, programs can be pre-scheduled  to run in a specific time period to avoid network clogging and  long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network connect
                    
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                        GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best  graphics performance. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and  voltage adjustments. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles  also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. EPU Energy Efficiency All Around  Tap into the world’s first real-time PC power saving chip through the AI  Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically  detecting current PC loadings an
                    
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                        1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change  any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded  object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to  static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall
                    
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                        1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the  motherboard fits into it.  Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.  Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct  orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of 
                    
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                        LGA1155 CLRTC SPEAKER 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 5 22.4cm(8.8in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 COM1 EPU Super I/O ATX12V ASM 1443 6 LPT USB3_E12 CHA_FAN LAN_USB12 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 1 AUDIO PCIEX16 64Mb RTL BIOS 8111F P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 PCI1 ® Intel H61 ASM PCI2 1083 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1 VIA SB_PWR VT1708S F_PANEL SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 USB910 USB78 AAFP 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. A TX power conne
                    
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                        1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ® The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel  ® ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium / Celeron processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the  socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing,  or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.  A
                    
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                        3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the  arrow until the load plate is completely  lifted. Load plate 4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU  socket by lifting the tab only. PnP cap 5. Position the CPU over the socket,  ensuring that the gold triangle is on the  bottom-left corner of the socket, and  CPU notches  then fit the socket alignment keys into  the CPU notches. The CPU fits in only one correct  orientation. DO NOT force the CPU  into the socket to prevent bending  Gold  the connector
                    
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                        6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material  to the exposed area of the CPU that the  heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring  that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre- applied thermal paste. If so, skip this  step. The Thermal Interface Material is  toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If  it gets into your eyes or touches your  skin, wash it off immediately, and seek  professional medical help. 7. Close the load plate (A), and then push  B down the load lever (B), en