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Asus P8H61-M2 TPM SI User Manual

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  • Page 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI P8H61-M2/SI...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Support DVD information ..........1-16 Chapter 2 BIOS information 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...
  • Page 4 Contents BIOS setup program ..............2-7 Main menu .................. 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English] ...........2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ........2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ..........2-11 2.3.4 Security ................2-11 Ai Tweaker menu ................ 2-13 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] ..........2-13 2.4.2 iGPU Max.
  • Page 5 Contents 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...

  • Page 6: Notices

    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 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In 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 Series Specifications Summary

    CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity...
  • Page 10 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS Special GPU Boost features ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
  • Page 11 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables User Manual Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.8 in (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! ® Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for the list of accessories.

  • Page 14: Motherboard Overview

    1-14 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-12 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-13 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-15 15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-15 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G1-4) 1-13 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series...

  • Page 15: 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 16: Memory Configurations

    • • voltage) KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 1.5V • • KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 1.5V • • Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT • • ASUS P8H61-M2 Series...
  • Page 17 DDR3-1333MHz capability DIMM socket support Chip (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 3GB(3 x A-Data AD31333G001GOU 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • 1GB) AD30908C8D-151C A-Data AD31333002GOU A-Data • • E0903 AXDU1333GC2G9- 4GB(2 x 1.25V-1.35V(low A-Data 9-9-9-24...
  • Page 18 • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. • For better performance of memory, we recommend that you use the blue slots first. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P8H61-M2 Series...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Jumpers

    • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. ASUS P8H61-M2 Series...

  • Page 21: Connectors

    Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel ports PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK SPEED LAN port LED indications...

  • Page 22: Internal Connectors

    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. 1-10...
  • Page 23 CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.

  • Page 24: Lpt Connector

    ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) 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...
  • Page 25 Serial ATA 3G connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with the Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA (133 MB/s).

  • Page 26: Usb 2.0 Connectors 10-1 Pin Usb78/Usb910

    The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Speaker Out Connector 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series...

  • Page 27: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector.

  • Page 28: 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 to the optical drive.

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has at least 4096KB free space to save the file. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press <Enter>. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric...

  • Page 34: 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 Series...

  • Page 35: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: •...

  • Page 36: 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 Series...

  • Page 37: 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 bar...

  • Page 38: 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> or click on it to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series...

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 Series...

  • Page 41: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Tool Target DRAM Speed: 1333MHz Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCKdetected via SPD. Memory Frequency Auto According to Intel spec, ASUS H61 Series motherboard supports 1066/1333MHz iGPU Max. Frequency Auto DRAM (only). > GPU Boost > DRAM Timing Control >...

  • Page 42: Dram Timing Control

    Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press <Enter>. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press <Enter>. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series...

  • Page 43: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker...
  • Page 44 Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series...

  • Page 45: System Agent Configuration

    2.5.3 System Agent Configuration The System Agent Configuration menu allows you to change the northbridge chipset settings. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/iGPU] [PEG/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size.

  • Page 46: Usb Configuration

    Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series...

  • Page 47: Serial Port Configuration

    Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration.

  • Page 48: Apm

    Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series...

  • Page 49: 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 +51ºC / +123ºF MB Temperature +32ºC / +89ºF CPU Fan Speed 1985 RPM...

  • Page 50: Cpu Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

    This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series...

  • Page 51: Cpu Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

    Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature.

  • Page 52: Boot Menu

    Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-24 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series...

  • Page 53: Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled]

    • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press <F5>...

  • Page 54: Tools Menu

    > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Profile 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen appears. For more details, refer to section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2...

  • Page 55: 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.
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  • Page 57: 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*...

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