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- Page 1 P8H61-M PLUS V3...
- 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 Safety information ..................vi About this guide ..................vii P8H61-M PLUS V3 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 ..............2-6 Main menu .................. 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English] ..........
- Page 5 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities ............ 2-25 2.7.9 Boot Override ..............2-25 Tools menu ................. 2-26 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ..........2-26 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information ..........2-26 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile ............2-26 Exit menu ..................2-27 Appendices Notices .......................A-1...
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Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. -
Page 9: P8H61-M Plus V3 Specifications Summary
** 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-M PLUS V3 specifications summary Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
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Page 11: Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 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-M PLUS V3 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3... -
Page 13: Motherboard Layout
1.2.3 Motherboard layout 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS CPU_FAN ATX12V USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN 8111E PCIEX16 P8H61-M PLUS V3 Super PCIEX1_1 64Mb BIOS 1083 Intel ® PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 887-VD SPDIF_OUT F_PANEL SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 USB56 USB78 AAFP 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-M PLUS V3...
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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-M PLUS V3 P8H61-M PLUS V3 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-M PLUS V3 P8H61-M PLUS V3 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 DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability DIMM socket support (optional) SS/DS Chip Vendors Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP1.3) 16GB(4 x 4GB) 11-11-11-31 1.65V • • Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(374243)(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 1.65V • • DDR3-2250 (O.C.) MHz capability DIMM socket support (optional)
- Page 22 • 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. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3...
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Page 23: Installing A Dimm
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Press the retaining clips outward to DIMM notch unlock a DIMM socket. -
Page 24: Expansion Slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express x16 3.0/2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3... -
Page 25: Jumpers
Normal Clear RTC (Default) P8H61-M PLUS V3 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 26: Connectors
Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) – – – Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3... -
Page 27: Internal Connectors
Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M PLUS V3 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 28: Chassis Intrusion Connector
• 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. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. -
Page 29: Cpu/Chassis Fan Connectors 4-Pin Cpu_Fan/4-Pin Cha_Fan
S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P8H61-M PLUS V3 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M PLUS V3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19... - Page 30 These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. P8H61-M PLUS V3 P8H61-M PLUS V3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA ®...
- Page 31 PIN 1 P8H61-M PLUS V3 +HD_LED RESET P8H61-M PLUS V3 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
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to display their respective menus. -
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: Updating The Bios File
At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. D:\>bupdater /pc /g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P8H61-M PLUS V3 BOARD: Unknown VER: 0403 VER: Unknown... -
Page 38: 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 39: Bios Menu Screen
CPU/chassis fan speed the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Exit/Advanced Mode P8H61-M PLUS V3 English BIOS Version : 0403 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Speed : 3100 MHz... -
Page 40: 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 41: Menu Items
Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. -
Page 42: Main Menu
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3... -
Page 43: Administrator Password
Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. -
Page 44: Ai Tweaker Menu
Max. Frequency [Auto] [Auto] The iGPU frequency may be optimized depending on the system loading. [Manual] The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency. However, the frequency may vary depending on the system loading. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3... -
Page 45: Auto Psi [Disabled]
2.4.3 Auto PSI [Disabled] [Disable] Set to [Disable] to enable Fixed 4-Phase Mode. [Enable] Set to [Enable] to enable the Auto Mode. 2.4.4 GPU Boost [OK] [OK] Select [OK] to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency. [Cancel] Select [Cancel] to use a fixed iGPU frequency. 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. -
Page 46: Advanced Menu
Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3... -
Page 47: Cpu Power Management Configuration
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. -
Page 48: Pch Configuration
S3 entry. Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Intel Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ® ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3... -
Page 49: Sata Configuration
2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. SATA Mode Selection [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. -
Page 50: Usb Configuration
Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3... -
Page 51: Apm
Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to select the Serial Port base address. -
Page 52: Network Stack
This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3... -
Page 53: Monitor Menu
Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21... -
Page 54: Cpu Temperature / Mb Temperature [Xxxºc/Xxxºf]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3... -
Page 55: Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] 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. -
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, do any of the following: - Press <F5>... -
Page 58: Tools Menu
> ASUS O.C. Profile 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 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-M PLUS V3...
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Page 61: Appendices
: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3... -
Page 62: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement
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. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different... -
Page 63: Asus Contact Information
+1-812-282-3777 +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 +49-1805-010923* Support Fax... - Page 64 Appendices...
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