Asus P8H61-M EVO User Manual

MotherboardP8H61-M EVO

xP8H61-M EVO specications summaryASUS unique features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer CapacitorsASUS TurboV ASUS MemOK! GPU Boost ASUS Anti-

xiAccessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVDSupport DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus so

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ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-1Chapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P8H61-M EVO motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cablesAccessories 1 x I/O

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introductionIntel® H61 Express ChipsetThe Intel® H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 115

ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-3100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer CapacitorsThis motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durabi

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionFan XpertASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different am

ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-51.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionP8H61-M EVO1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to e

ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-71.5.3 Motherboard layout1.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1.ATX power conn

iiE6561First Edition (V1) April 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®

ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-93. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remove the PnP cap f

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plat

ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-111.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU

ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-131.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sock

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introductionRecommended memory congurationsOne DIMM:We recommend you install one memory module in the blue slots (DIMM_A2 or

ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-151.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• The de

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A*

ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-17DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*OCZ OCZ3

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introductionDIMM notch1121.7.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.1.7.3

ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-191.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.

ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-211.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse.2. Optic

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices.12. U

ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-231.10.2 Internal connectors1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel aud

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. ASMedia 1061 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue])These connectors connect to Serial

ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-255. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2)Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs fro

ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-279. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of

ivContents1.12 Onboard LEDs ... 1-301.13 Software support ...

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System po

ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-291.11 Onboard switchesOnboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-casesystem. This is ideal

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.12 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate t

ASUS P8H61-M EVO 1-312. DRAM LEDDRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to the e

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.13 Software support1.13.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Oper

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

2-2 ASUS P8H61-M EVOThe ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.Up

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!2.1.3 ASUS CrashF

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

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

vContents2.5 Advanced menu ... 2-172.5.1 CPU Conguration ...

2-6 ASUS P8H61-M EVOUpdating 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-M EVOBIOS 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-M EVOMenu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Ma

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

2-12 ASUS P8H61-M EVOAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for acces

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-M EVO2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency.

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-152.4.7 CPU Power ManagementThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.CPU Ratio [Auto]Allo

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

2-16 ASUS P8H61-M EVOCPU Voltage [Auto]This item appears only when the EPU Power Saving Mode item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to set the Offse

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-M EVOCPU Ratio [Auto]Allows you to adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys or the numeric keypad to a

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19CPU C1E [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enha

2-20 ASUS P8H61-M EVO2.5.4 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items sh

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS).[Di

2-22 ASUS P8H61-M EVOAsmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller.[Disabled] Disables the controller.PCIE Po

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.5.7 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off

2-24 ASUS P8H61-M EVO2.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.MainAi

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays t

viiDO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the c

2-26 ASUS P8H61-M EVO2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-272.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Se

2-28 ASUS P8H61-M EVO2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot seque

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-292.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

2-30 ASUS P8H61-M EVO2.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your chang

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

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremo

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

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