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P8H61-M2 series specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel Audio CODEC - S/PDIF out header - ...GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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)...
P8H61-M2 series specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel Audio CODEC - S/PDIF out header - ...GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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)...
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... up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in your motherboard package. P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI and P8H61-M2/SI two models. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard!
... up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in your motherboard package. P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI and P8H61-M2/SI two models. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard!
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...ASUS P8H61-M2 Series DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-11 10 Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) 1-3 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 1-12 14. 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...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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin...
...ASUS P8H61-M2 Series DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-11 10 Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) 1-3 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 1-12 14. 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...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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin...
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...removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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 DDR3 modules are developed for the ... power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket...
...removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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 DDR3 modules are developed for the ... power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket...
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P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then ... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove...
P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then ... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove...
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...com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 ...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 use a PSU with ...
...com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 ...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 use a PSU with ...
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... ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Parallel Port Connector 5. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Ground Reset P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD_LED RESET P8H61-M2/TPM/SI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This...
... ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Parallel Port Connector 5. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Ground Reset P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD_LED RESET P8H61-M2/TPM/SI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This...
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... to the USB connectors. 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 a slot opening at the back of the system ... connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. 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 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 8.
... to the USB connectors. 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 a slot opening at the back of the system ... connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. 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 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 8.
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...‑based utility. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to avail all its features. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: 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...
...‑based utility. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to avail all its features. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: 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...
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... select the BIOS file and press . Refer to confirm BIOS update. Are you 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... 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-M2 Series Select Yes and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot...
... select the BIOS file and press . Refer to confirm BIOS update. Are you 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... 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-M2 Series Select Yes and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot...
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... only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. 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 ...EFI BIOS Utility - The default screen for details. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. BIOS menu screen...
... only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. 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 ...EFI BIOS Utility - The default screen for details. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. BIOS menu screen...
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...Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Representative Person's Name...the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA...
...Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Representative Person's Name...the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA...