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... this manual, including the products and software described in this information. No part of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). You may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as source code archives etc to the owners' benefit, without the express written...
... this manual, including the products and software described in this information. No part of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). You may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as source code archives etc to the owners' benefit, without the express written...
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... install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to support an 8-channel audio output. P8H61-M LE: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) P8H61-M LE/USB3: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) Asmedia USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list...
... install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to support an 8-channel audio output. P8H61-M LE: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) P8H61-M LE/USB3: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) Asmedia USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list...
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... USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x TPM connector (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x System panel connector 1 x 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 shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM...
... USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x TPM connector (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x System panel connector 1 x 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 shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM...
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... LAN controller. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio...
... LAN controller. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio...
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... accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be supported with the same CAS latency. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows...
... accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be supported with the same CAS latency. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows...
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... use . 4. See Chapter 2 for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove...
... use . 4. See Chapter 2 for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove...
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... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery...
... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery...
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...NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. This port is set to any DVI-D compatible device. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). DVI-D port. USB...
...NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. This port is set to any DVI-D compatible device. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). DVI-D port. USB...
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... connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LE/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports ASUS...
... connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LE/USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports ASUS...
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... SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 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. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M LE/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to [AHCI Mode]. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
... SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 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. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M LE/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to [AHCI Mode]. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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... ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility...
... ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility...
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... complete the installation. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to download then click Next. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available...
... complete the installation. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to download then click Next. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available...
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... Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 02/17/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 02/18/2011 P8H61MLE.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-M LE Series Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. To update the BIOS using...
... Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 02/17/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 02/18/2011 P8H61MLE.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-M LE Series Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. To update the BIOS using...
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... USB flash disk that allows you press to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS...
... USB flash disk that allows you press to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS...
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... and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Boot your computer. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓...
... and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Boot your computer. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓...
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... to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Restart your computer. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD...
... to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Restart your computer. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD...
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... Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes...
... Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes...
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... USB 3.0 Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature...
... USB 3.0 Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature...
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...Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in each processor package. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3...
...Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in each processor package. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3...
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...Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the iGPU memory size. Up to enable or disable Render Standby by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support...
...Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the iGPU memory size. Up to enable or disable Render Standby by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support...