MotherboardP8H61 PRO
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xiP8H61 PRO specications summary* Specications are subject to change without notice. Internal connectors / switches2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors suppo
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ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-1Chapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P8H61 PRO motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cablesAccessories 1 x I/O shi
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introductionIntel® H61 Express ChipsetThe Intel® H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 115
ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-3100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer CapacitorsThis motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durabili
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionFan XpertASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different am
ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-51.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard se
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionP8H61 PRO1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ens
ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-71.5.3 Motherboard layout1.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1.CPU and chassis
iiE6316First Edition (V1)January 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and sof
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®
ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-93. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remove the PnP cap fro
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plat
ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-111.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to e
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU
ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-131.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM so
ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-15DDR3-1333MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMsA-Dat
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionDIMM notch1121.7.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.1.7.3
ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-171.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the e
iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 JumpersClear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You
ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-191.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors29101113121143 4 5 6781. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. L
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10.
ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-211.10.2 Internal connectors1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. ASMedia Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue])These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6
ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-236. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supp
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to
ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-259. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin PLE
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2)Connect the fan cables to the f
ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-272. MemOK! switchInstalling DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near t
ivContents1.11 Onboard switches ... 1-261.12 Onboard LEDs ...
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. DRAM LEDDRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LE
ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-291.13 Software support1.13.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS
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Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restor
2-2 ASUS P8H61 PROThe ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.Upda
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!2.1.3 ASUS CrashF
2-4 ASUS P8H61 PROWelcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-52. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key
2-6 ASUS P8H61 PROUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running op
vContents2.5.4 SATA Conguration ... 2-192.5.5 USB Conguration ...
2-8 ASUS P8H61 PROBIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit me
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The
2-10 ASUS P8H61 PROMenu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-112.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu p
2-12 ASUS P8H61 PROAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessi
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changi
2-14 ASUS P8H61 PROBCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX]Appears when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequ
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology
2-16 ASUS P8H61 PRO2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.185V to 2.135V with a 0.005V interval.Accordi
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfu
viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond
2-18 ASUS P8H61 PROLimit CPUID Maximum [Disabled][Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-192.5.3 PCH CongurationHigh Precision Timer [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. C
2-20 ASUS P8H61 PRO2.5.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows the auto-dete
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21ASM1061 Storage Controller [AHCI Mode]Allows you to select the ASMedia 1061 storage controller operating mode.[Disable
2-22 ASUS P8H61 PRO2.5.7 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off] The system
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setti
2-24 ASUS P8H61 PROCPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Prole to [Manual].Chassis Upper Temperature [70]Use the
2-26 ASUS P8H61 PRO2.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the power-
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-272.7.3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the
viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the s
2-28 ASUS P8H61 PRO2.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-292.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard
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viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
ixP8H61 PRO specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Process
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