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... service will be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; Copies of this manual may or may not be extended if: (1) the product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you give us a notification to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem...
... service will be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; Copies of this manual may or may not be extended if: (1) the product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you give us a notification to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem...
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... Mode Sign 2-16 2.4.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.11 VCCIO Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.12 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.13 PCH Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.14 Load-Line Calibration [Auto 2-16 2.4.15 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto 2-16 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 iv Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-23 1.11 Onboard switches 1-29 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-30 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS...
... Mode Sign 2-16 2.4.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.11 VCCIO Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.12 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.13 PCH Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.14 Load-Line Calibration [Auto 2-16 2.4.15 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto 2-16 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 iv Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-23 1.11 Onboard switches 1-29 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-30 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS...
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... support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x Support DVD 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX...
... support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x Support DVD 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX...
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... utilizing serial point-to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 2nd generation processors. Additionally, the H61 provides 4 SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 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 I/O jacks and notifies users...
... utilizing serial point-to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 2nd generation processors. Additionally, the H61 provides 4 SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 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 I/O jacks and notifies users...
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... motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is subject to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility...
... motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is subject to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility...
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... chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P8H61-M PRO...
... chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P8H61-M PRO...
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... connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This 15-pin port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. This port connects the side speaker in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 7. 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 4 56 78 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. Microphone port (pink). ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-21 This port connects...
... connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This 15-pin port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. This port connects the side speaker in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 7. 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 4 56 78 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. Microphone port (pink). ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-21 This port connects...
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... FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PRO fan connectors • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-25 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 5. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper...
... FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PRO fan connectors • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-25 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 5. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper...
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... Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-29 switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. This is not properly installed...
... Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-29 switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. This is not properly installed...
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... install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates...
... install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates...
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... motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility...
... motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility...
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... [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Updating from file, then click Next. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. b. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to enable it. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus...
... [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Updating from file, then click Next. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. b. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to enable it. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus...
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.../Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Turn on the system. 2. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into PH61MPRO.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may...
.../Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Turn on the system. 2. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into PH61MPRO.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may...
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... select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PRO
... select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PRO
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... [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PRO DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure...
... [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PRO DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure...
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... Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode...
... Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode...
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... Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. You can also key in the desired value using the keyboard and press . Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when The EPU Power Saving Mode is set to [Enabled] and allows you to your CPU model. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. Use and keys...
... Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. You can also key in the desired value using the keyboard and press . Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when The EPU Power Saving Mode is set to [Enabled] and allows you to your CPU model. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Use the and keys to adjust the ratio. Use and keys...
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...default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. The valid value ranges vary according to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to your CPU model. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology...
...default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. The valid value ranges vary according to activate in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to your CPU model. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology...
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... you to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/iGPU] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. This item...
... you to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/iGPU] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. This item...
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... assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [100%] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60%] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Upper Temperature [70ºC] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at...
... assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [100%] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60%] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Upper Temperature [70ºC] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at...