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- Page 1 P8H61-M2 USB3...
- Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................viii P8H61-M2 USB3 specifications summary ..........ix Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you proceed ..............1-1 Motherboard overview ..............1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction ............1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes ..............1-2 1.2.3... - Page 4 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ............2-4 BIOS setup program ..............2-7 Main menu .................. 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English] ...........2-11...
- Page 5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] ..........2-25 2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities ............ 2-25 2.7.7 Boot Override ..............2-25 Tools menu ................. 2-26 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ........... 2-26 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information ..........2-26 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile ............2-26 Exit menu ..................2-27...
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Page 6: Notices
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. -
Page 7: Safety Information
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. -
Page 8: About This Guide
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. -
Page 9: P8H61-M2 Usb3 Specifications Summary
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) ® The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). - Page 10 P8H61-M2 USB3 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS EPU Lite GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS FanXpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
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Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3 motherboard! ® Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page x for the list of accessories. -
Page 12: Motherboard Overview
Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M2 USB3 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3... -
Page 13: Motherboard Layout
1.2.3 Motherboard layout 19.8cm(7.8in) CPU_FAN KBMS ATX12V USB34 LAN_USB12 Lithium Cell CHA_FAN CMOS Power USB3_12 AUDIO PCIEX16 1042 8111E P8H61-M2 USB3 PCIEX1_1 Intel ® Super SATA3G_1 PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR SATA3G_2 32Mb SATA3G_4 VT1708S BIOS SATA3G_3 USB56 USB78 SPDIF_OUT AAFP F_PANEL 1.2.4... -
Page 14: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. - Page 15 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. PnP cap Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, and CPU notches...
- Page 16 Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob (C). Insert the load lever under the retention tab. ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3...
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Page 17: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ® ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package includes the CPU fan and ®... -
Page 18: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P8H61-M2 USB3 P8H61-M2 USB3 CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. -
Page 19: System Memory
DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 P8H61-M2 USB3 P8H61-M2 USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 20: Memory Configurations
• The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. - Page 21 • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11...
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Page 22: Installing A Dimm
DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. DIMM notch Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3... -
Page 23: Expansion Slots
Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. -
Page 24: Jumpers
Normal Clear RTC (Default) P8H61-M2 USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. -
Page 25: Connectors
Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications Speed Activity Link... -
Page 26: Internal Connectors
Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M2 USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • 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 [HD]. - Page 27 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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Page 28: Chassis Intrusion Connector
• The two fan connectors support fans of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan 2 and FanXpert features. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. - Page 29 This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports. Connect the USB 3.0 bracket cable to this connector, then install the USB 3.0 bracket to the rear side of the chassis. If your chassis support customized front panel installation, with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution.
- Page 30 S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P8H61-M2 USB3 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M2 USB3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3...
- Page 31 PIN 1 P8H61-M2 USB3 +HDLED RESET P8H61-M2 USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
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Page 32: Software Support
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. -
Page 33: Chapter 2: Bios Information
BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ®... -
Page 34: Asus Ez Flash 2
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. -
Page 35: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. -
Page 36: Asus Bios Updater
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. - Page 37 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2 USB3 BOARD: Unknown VER: 0203 VER:...
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Page 38: Updating The Bios File
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3... -
Page 39: Bios Setup Program
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. -
Page 40: Bios Menu Screen
Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3... -
Page 41: Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items... -
Page 42: Menu Items
You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3... -
Page 43: Main Menu
Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main... -
Page 44: Administrator Password
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3... -
Page 45: Ai Tweaker Menu
Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz the common tCK detected via SPD. According to Intel spec, ASUS H61 Series Memory Frequency Auto motherboard supports 1066/1333MHz DRAM (only). iGPU Max. Frequency Auto >... -
Page 46: Gpu Boost
255 can be programmed. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Long duration maintained [Auto] This value can vary from 1 to 32, which indicates the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP should be maintained. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3... -
Page 47: Cpu Offset Mode Sign [+]
Power Limit 1. Default setting is 1.25 times Power Limit 1. For Intel recommend, platform must be capable of supporting over Power Limit 2 for up to 10 msec. ASUS board can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. -
Page 48: Advanced Menu
Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3... -
Page 49: System Agent Configuration
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately... -
Page 50: Pch Configuration
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3... -
Page 51: Usb Configuration
2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. -
Page 52: Apm
Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ [Enabled] Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3... -
Page 53: Monitor Menu
Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Ai Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature CPU Temperature +45ºC / +113ºF +45ºC / +113ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed... -
Page 54: Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3... -
Page 55: Cpu Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC. Chassis Fan Max. -
Page 56: Boot Menu
[Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to set the waiting time for the system to display the post report. -
Page 57: Option Rom Messages [Force Bios]
• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST. -
Page 58: Tools Menu
> ASUS O.C. Profile 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information... -
Page 59: Exit Menu
Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. - Page 60 2-28 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3...
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Page 61: Asus Contact Information
+1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component) +49-1805-010923*...