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Asus P8H61-M2/P8H61TPM/SI R2.0 User Manual

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  • Page 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua1 1 5/16/12 1:43:39 PM...
  • 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

    Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-3 Before you proceed ..............1-5 Motherboard overview ..............1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction ............1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes ..............1-6 1.5.3...
  • 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...

  • 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: 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 8: P8H61-M2/Tpm/Si R2.0 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 or more,...
  • Page 9 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS Special ASUS Anti-Surge protection features ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use ASUS EPU (Lite) GPU Boost ASUS Fan Xpert...
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  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
  • Page 12 This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS eco- friendly computing. ®...

  • Page 13: Innovative Asus Features

    DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings.

  • Page 14: Asus Mylogo2

    BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R.

  • Page 15: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

  • Page 16: 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/TPM/SI R2.0 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:57 PM...

  • Page 17: Motherboard Layout

    1.5.3 Motherboard layout 22.4cm(8.8in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 COM1 Super ATX12V ASM 1443 USB3_E12 CHA_FAN LAN_USB12 Lithium Cell CMOS Power AUDIO PCIEX16 64Mb P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 BIOS 8111F PCI1 Intel ® PCI2 1083 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1 SB_PWR VT1708S F_PANEL SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 USB910 USB78 AAFP 1.5.4...

  • Page 18: 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 19 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 20 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. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua10 10 5/16/12 1:44:01 PM...

  • Page 21: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.2 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 22: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua12 12 5/16/12 1:44:05 PM...

  • Page 23: System Memory

    Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.

  • Page 24: Memory Configurations

    2nd generation processors’ behavior, DDR3 2250 MHz and higher memory ® frequencies runs at DDR3 2200 MHz as default. In addition, DDR3 2133 MHz runs at 2000 MHz and DDR3 1866 MHz runs at 1800 MHz as default. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua14 14 5/16/12 1:44:09 PM...
  • Page 25 DDR3-2250 (O.C.) MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Chip Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Kingston KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 1.65V • • DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) SS/DS Chip Vendors Part No.
  • Page 26 SS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR • • • Super Talent W1333UX2G8(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - • • Super Talent W1333UB2GS DS Samsung K4B1G0846F • • Transcend TS1GLK64V3H DS Micron IVD22D9PBC • • 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua16 16 5/16/12 1:44:14 PM...
  • Page 27 • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. The following table shows how to use the DIMM slots:...

  • Page 28: Installing A 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. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua18 18 5/16/12 1:44:18 PM...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua20 20 5/16/12 1:44:20 PM...

  • Page 31: Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 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 32: 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. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0...
  • Page 33 • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port.

  • Page 34: System Panel Connector

    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. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua24 24 5/16/12 1:44:28 PM...
  • Page 35 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4) 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. SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Intel ® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors •...

  • Page 36: Usb Connectors

    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 R2.0 PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 speaker out connector 1-26 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua26 26 5/16/12 1:44:33 PM...
  • Page 37 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 R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua27 27 5/16/12 1:44:34 PM...

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 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 V1.07 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: BOARD:...

  • Page 44: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS P8H61-M2 Series E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:44:43 PM...
  • Page 45 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode or press Esc, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Submenu 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 48: Main Menu

    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-M2 Series E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua10 10 5/16/12 1:44:56 PM...

  • Page 49: 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 50: Ai Tweaker Menu

    The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. 2.4.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Select this option for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/User define memory frequency mode.

  • Page 51: Dram Timing Control

    2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press <Enter>. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.

  • Page 52: Advanced Menu

    The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua14 14 5/16/12 1:45:02 PM...
  • Page 53 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] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

  • Page 54: Pch Configuration

    S3 entry. Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua16 16 5/16/12 1:45:03 PM...

  • Page 55: Sata Configuration

    2.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Empty 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 56: Usb Configuration

    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] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua18 18 5/16/12 1:45:04 PM...

  • Page 57: 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] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address.

  • Page 58: Network Stack

    This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [Enabled]. When this item is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua20 20 5/16/12 1:45:04 PM...

  • Page 59: 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: 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F] [xxx�C/xxx�F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures.

  • Page 60: 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 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua22 22 5/16/12 1:45:06 PM...

  • Page 61: Anti Surge Support [Enabled]

    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 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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, refer to section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2...

  • Page 65: 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 67: Appendices

    Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 68 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 69: 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 +49-1805-010923* Support Fax...
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