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P8H61 R2.0 Series
• P8H61 R2.0
• P8H61 PLUS R2.0
• P8H61/USB3 R2.0
Motherboard
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E7178 First Edition (V1) April 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
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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 .........................
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Contents 1.11 Software support ........................................................................ 1-33 1.11.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-33 1.11.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-33 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 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration .................................... 2-20 2.5.7 APM .............................................................................. 2-21 2.5.8 Network Stack ............................................................... 2-22 2.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-23 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] ...... 2-24 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed ..................................
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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 R2.0 Series 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 2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/ 1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-
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P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary Special features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use - USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - Disk Un
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P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary Rear panel ports 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 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 Internal connectors/ 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 switches/ buttons ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connecto
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Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 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 R2.0 Series mothe
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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.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that feature
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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 durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision
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ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios. 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. With USB
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Ai Charger Ai Charger is ASUS fast-charging software that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. • Check your USB mobile device if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. • The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device’s conditions. Ai Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new level of USB 3.0 fast charging experience. With its easy and user-friendly interface, you can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also BC 1.1
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficienc
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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 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS CPU_FAN DIGI+ VRM ATX12V USB3_12 LAN_USB12 1 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power AUDIO ASM 1042 P8H61/USB3 R2.0 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 ® PCIEX1_2 Intel H61 Super PCI1 I/O 5 64Mb BIOS PCI2 CLRTC ALC 887 PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 6 SPDIF_OUT SB_PWR USB56 USB78 USB910 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 PANEL AAFP 11 10 9 8 7 1-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series COM1 LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(
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LGA1155 1 2 3 2 4 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS CPU_FAN DIGI+ VRM ATX12V USB34 LAN_USB12 1 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power AUDIO P8H61 PLUS R2.0 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 ® PCIEX1_2 Intel H61 Super PCI1 I/O 5 64Mb BIOS PCI2 CLRTC ALC 887 PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 6 SPDIF_OUT SB_PWR USB56 USB78 USB910 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 PANEL AAFP 11 10 9 8 7 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 COM1 LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in)
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LGA1155 1 2 3 2 4 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS CPU_FAN DIGI+ VRM ATX12V USB34 LAN_USB12 1 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power AUDIO P8H61 R2.0 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 ® PCIEX1_2 Intel H61 Super PCI1 I/O 5 64Mb BIOS PCI2 CLRTC ALC 887 PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 6 SPDIF_OUT SB_PWR USB56 USB78 USB910 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 PANEL AAFP 11 10 9 8 7 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 1-28 7. System panel connector (20-
