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- Page 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI P8H61-M2/SI P8H61-M2/C/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.
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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 BIOS Updater ............2-3 BIOS setup program ..............2-6 Main menu .................. 2-10... - Page 4 Contents 2.3.1 System Language [English] .......... 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ........2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ..........2-10 2.3.4 Security ................. 2-10 Ai Tweaker menu ................ 2-12 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] ..........2-12 2.4.2 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] ........2-12 2.4.3 GPU Boost ..............
- Page 5 Contents 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ........... 2-25 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information ..........2-25 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile ............2-25 Exit menu ..................2-26...
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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-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 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 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors...
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Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15 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 16 • 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...
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Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21 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.
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Page 22: System Panel 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 23 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).
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Page 24: 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 25 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.
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Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: Asus Bios Updater
2.1.3 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 30: Backing Up The Current Bios
BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI BOARD: Unknown VER: 0203 VER: Unknown DATE: 03/25/2011 DATE: Unknown PATH: BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS P8H61-M2 Series... -
Page 31: Updating The Bios File
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: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI... -
Page 32: Bios Setup Program
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Refer to section 1.6 Jumpers on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. ASUS P8H61-M2 Series... -
Page 33: Bios Menu Screen
BIOS menu screen 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. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. -
Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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-M2 Series... -
Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: Advanced Menu
The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series... - Page 41 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. 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]...
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Page 42: System Agent Configuration
This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Up to four SATA devices are supported under these oeprating syste. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series... -
Page 43: Usb Configuration
Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. 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. -
Page 44: Serial Port Configuration
Device Mode [STD Printer Mode] Allows you to change the printer port mode. Configuration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series... -
Page 45: Apm
2.5.8 Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. -
Page 46: Monitor Menu
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series... -
Page 47: Cpu Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. -
Page 48: Cpu Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series... -
Page 49: 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. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23... -
Page 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: Federal Communications Commission Statement
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (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-M2 Series... -
Page 54: 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 detailed recycling information in different... -
Page 55: 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 56 Appendices...
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