Asus P8H61-M2/TPM/SI User Manual Page 1

MotherboardP8H61-M2/TPM/SIP8H61-M2/SI

xP8H61-M2 series specications summary(continued on the next page)Audio VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel Audio CODEC - S/PDIF out header - Supports Jack-

xiP8H61-M2 series specications summary* Specications are subject to change without notice. BIOS features 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2

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1-1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Product introduction P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI and P8H61-M2/SI two models. The l

ASUS P8H61-M2 Series1-21.2 Motherboard overview1.2.1 Motherboard layoutPlace eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherbo

1-3Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®

ASUS P8H61-M2 Series1-41.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You

1-5Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DI

ASUS P8H61-M2 Series1-6• For better performance of memory, we recommend that you use the blue slots rst.• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for

1-7Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the

iiE6321First Edition (V1) April 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft

ASUS P8H61-M2 Series1-81.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear

1-9Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel ports9 83 452611073. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD

ASUS P8H61-M2 Series1-108. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.9. DVI-D port. T

1-11Chapter 1: Product introductionDO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the

ASUS P8H61-M2 Series1-125. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-

1-13Chapter 1: Product introduction6. Serial ATA 3G connectors (7-pin SATA1-4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3G

ASUS P8H61-M2 Series1-148. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of thes

1-15Chapter 1: Product introduction10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface

ASUS P8H61-M2 Series1-161.8 Software support1.8.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® Vista/7 operating systems (OS). A

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

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

2-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 SeriesThe ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its feature

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-M2 SeriesWelcome 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-M2 SeriesUpdating 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

2-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 SeriesBIOS 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-M2 SeriesMenu 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

ivContents2.2 BIOS setup program ... 2-72.3 Main menu ...

2-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 SeriesAdministrator 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-M2 Series2.4.4 DRAM Timing ControlThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15MainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitTrusted Computing (TPM) settingsEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode→←: Sele

2-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 SeriesIntel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.[Disab

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-172.5.3 System Agent CongurationThe System Agent Conguration menu allows you to change the northbridge chipset settin

2-18 ASUS P8H61-M2 SeriesSerial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced]This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode].[Disabled] Disables

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled]This item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller item to [Enabled] and allow

2-20 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series2.5.8 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off] 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

vContents2.7.7 Boot Override ... 2-252.8 Tools menu ...

2-22 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you

2-24 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].[Off] Sets the power-on state of the Nu

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.7.3 Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be press

2-26 ASUS P8H61-M2 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 2-272.9 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

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

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

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

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

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

ixP8H61-M2 series specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Proces