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P8H61-M2 series specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel Audio ... GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 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 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x TPM IC onboard (P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only) 1...
P8H61-M2 series specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel Audio ... GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 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 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x TPM IC onboard (P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only) 1...
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..., or in this user manual are for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! This is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of accessories. P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI, P8H61-M2/SI and P8H61M2/C/SI three models. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the...8226; Hold components by the edges to page ix for the list of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 The layouts vary from the wall socket before touching any component...
..., or in this user manual are for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! This is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of accessories. P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI, P8H61-M2/SI and P8H61M2/C/SI three models. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the...8226; Hold components by the edges to page ix for the list of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 The layouts vary from the wall socket before touching any component...
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... 1-13 Page 1-12 1-14 1-8 1-1 1-14 1-13 1-15 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series USB34 VGA LGA1155 6 LPT 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power 1 AUDIO PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E ASM 1083 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PCI1 PCI2 Intel® H61 CHASSIS 32Mb BIOS 7 VIA 1708S SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1...SB_PWR USB78 F_PANEL CLRTC SPEAKER SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Place eight screws into the chassis in P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. pin SPEAKER) 1-3 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. Chassis...
... 1-13 Page 1-12 1-14 1-8 1-1 1-14 1-13 1-15 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series USB34 VGA LGA1155 6 LPT 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power 1 AUDIO PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E ASM 1083 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PCI1 PCI2 Intel® H61 CHASSIS 32Mb BIOS 7 VIA 1708S SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1...SB_PWR USB78 F_PANEL CLRTC SPEAKER SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Place eight screws into the chassis in P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. pin SPEAKER) 1-3 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. Chassis...
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Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not ...figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with...
Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not ...figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with...
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... due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings ...5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.6 Jumpers 1. You can ...
... due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings ...5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.6 Jumpers 1. You can ...
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...Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you are uncertain about the ... other protected content. 10. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for any DVI-D compatible device and is for details. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. 8. This port is ...
...Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you are uncertain about the ... other protected content. 10. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for any DVI-D compatible device and is for details. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. 8. This port is ...
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... place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Serial port (COM1) connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan...
... place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Serial port (COM1) connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan...
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...written to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is standardized as a printer. Ground Reset P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD_LED RESET P8H61-M2/TPM/SI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is the parallel port interface on the...(2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT ...
...written to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is standardized as a printer. Ground Reset P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD_LED RESET P8H61-M2/TPM/SI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is the parallel port interface on the...(2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT ...
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...RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 7. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA ...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97...
...RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 7. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA ...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97...
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.... USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Speaker Out Connector 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series
.... USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Speaker Out Connector 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series
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... By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. CHASSIS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND Chassis Signal +5VSB_MB P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately...pin CHASSIS) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. The chassis ...
... By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. CHASSIS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND Chassis Signal +5VSB_MB P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately...pin CHASSIS) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. The chassis ...
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... P8H61-M-TPM/SI File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 03/25/11 09:47a 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/25/2011 P8H61MTS.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-M2 Series... Before you to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from file, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program...
... P8H61-M-TPM/SI File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 03/25/11 09:47a 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/25/2011 P8H61MTS.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-M2 Series... Before you to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from file, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program...
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...user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press... at least 4096KB free space to the DOS prompt. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org...
...user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press... at least 4096KB free space to the DOS prompt. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org...
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... hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61MTS.ROM 4194304 2011-03-25 17:30:48...
... hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61MTS.ROM 4194304 2011-03-25 17:30:48...
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... from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot memu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8H61-M2-TPM/SI BIOS Version : 0203 Build Date : 03/25/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB...
... from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot memu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8H61-M2-TPM/SI BIOS Version : 0203 Build Date : 03/25/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB...
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...112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Representative Person... device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature Operation is subject to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC...
...112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Representative Person... device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature Operation is subject to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC...
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... : P8H61-M2/SI Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER ...P8H61-M2/SI conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : May 03, 2011 Ver. 110101 Appendices EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. A-5 ASUS P8H61-M2...
... : P8H61-M2/SI Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER ...P8H61-M2/SI conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : May 03, 2011 Ver. 110101 Appendices EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. A-5 ASUS P8H61-M2...
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...Declaration of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M2/C/SI conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC..., and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/C/SI Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation.
...Declaration of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M2/C/SI conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC..., and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/C/SI Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation.