Asus P8H61-M PLUS V2 User Manual

MotherboardP8H61-M PLUS V2

xP8H61-M PLUS V2 specications summaryRear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4

1-1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Product introduction If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.Thank you for buying

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V21-2P8H61-M PLUS V21.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure th

1-3Chapter 1: Product introduction1.2.3 Motherboard layout1.2.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1.

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V21-41.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Gene

1-5Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remove

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V21-67. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides unde

1-7Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fa

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V21-83. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connecto

1-9Chapter 1: Product introductionP8H61-M PLUS V2P8H61-M PLUS V2 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socketsDIMM_A1DIMM_B11.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThe motherboa

iiE6553First Edition (V1) April 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V21-101.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• The

1-11Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V21-12SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sidedDIMM support:• A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory

1-13Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V21-141.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and

1-15Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V21-161.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port

1-17Chapter 1: Product introduction6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.7. USB 2.0

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V21-18• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication

1-19Chapter 1: Product introduction5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V21-206. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4)These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drive

1-21Chapter 1: Product introduction8. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System powe

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V21-221.8 Software support1.8.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems

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 PLUS V22.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you

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-M PLUS V2Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command p

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-M PLUS V2Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <En

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

ivContentsChapter 2: BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-12.1.1 ASUS Update utility

2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2BIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the E

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 PLUS V2Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows th

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 PLUS V2Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for a

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 PLUS V22.4.2 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto][Auto] The iGPU frequency may be optimized depending on the system loading.[Manual] The in

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfu

2-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2Active Processor Cores [All]Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-172.5.2 System Agent CongurationInitiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/iGPU]Allows you to decide which graphics controller to u

vContents2.7.3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ... 2-232.7.4 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] ...

2-18 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode].[Disabled] Disables

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF][SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.[HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.Rea

2-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2Power On By PCI [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices.[Enabled] Allows you to turn on the

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-212.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setti

2-22 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2CPU Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appr

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Se

2-24 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V22.7.4 Setup Mode [EZ Mode][Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.[EZ

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

2-26 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V22.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your c

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viThe use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modi

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

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

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis g

ixP8H61-M PLUS V2 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 p