Asus P8H61 Owner's Manual

MotherboardP8H61P8H61 PLUS

xP8H61 Series specications summaryASUS exclusive overclocking featuresPrecision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.01V increment - vC

1-1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P8H61 Series motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cablesAcces

ASUS P8H61 Series1-2Intel® H61 Express ChipsetThe Intel® H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel®

1-3Chapter 1: Product introductionASUS TurboVFeel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you

ASUS P8H61 Series1-4ASUS 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 Para

1-5Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change an

ASUS P8H61 Series1-6P8H61 Series1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the

1-7Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layoutP8H61 SeriesPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2PCI1ASM 1083PCI2PCI3USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANELSPDIF_OUTA

ASUS P8H61 Series1-81.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generat

1-9Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remove

iiE6320First Edition (V1) January 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and so

ASUS P8H61 Series1-107. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under

1-11Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and f

ASUS P8H61 Series1-123. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!

1-13Chapter 1: Product introductionP8H61 SeriesP8H61 Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socketsDIMM_A1DIMM_B11.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard co

ASUS P8H61 Series1-141.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• The de

1-15Chapter 1: Product introductionP8H61 Series Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandC

ASUS P8H61 Series1-16Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMsOCZ OCZ3G1333LV4GK 4GB(2 x

1-17Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1066 MHz capabilitySS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sidedDIMM support:• 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted in

ASUS P8H61 Series1-181.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can

1-19Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

ASUS P8H61 Series1-201.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the

1-21Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Paralle

ASUS P8H61 Series1-227. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4

1-23Chapter 1: Product introduction• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Sp

ASUS P8H61 Series1-245. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.

1-25Chapter 1: Product introduction6. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4)These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard

ASUS P8H61 Series1-268. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin

1-27Chapter 1: Product introduction1.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Opera

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Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restor

ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-271.11.1 Installing an operating system .

2-2 ASUS P8H61 Series2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you sta

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut down or reset t

2-4 ASUS P8H61 SeriesWelcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prom

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-52. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key

2-6 ASUS P8H61 SeriesUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running op

2-8 ASUS P8H61 SeriesBIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The 

2-10 ASUS P8H61 SeriesMenu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the M

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-112.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu p

vContents2.5.5 USB Conguration ... 2-202.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ...

2-12 ASUS P8H61 SeriesAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for acce

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changi

2-14 ASUS P8H61 SeriesBCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX]This item appears only when you set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology

2-16 ASUS P8H61 Series2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.185V to 2.135V with a 0.005V interval.Acco

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfu

2-18 ASUS P8H61 SeriesActive Processor Cores [All]Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration opt

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-192.5.2 System Agent CongurationInitiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]Allows you to decide which graphics controller to us

2-20 ASUS P8H61 Series2.5.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows the auto-d

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Conguration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-22 ASUS P8H61 SeriesPower On By PCIE [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.[Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setti

2-24 ASUS P8H61 Series2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control fe

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you

2-26 ASUS P8H61 Series2.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the pow

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-272.7.5 Boot Option PrioritiesThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The num

2-28 ASUS P8H61 Series2.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter>

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-292.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard

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ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the s

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

ixP8H61 Series specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 proc