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P8H61-M2 USB3

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Page 2: ...planation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may contain copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL and under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any warranty Copies of these licenses are included in this pr...

Page 3: ...ing the CPU heatsink and fan 1 7 1 3 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1 8 1 4 System memory 1 9 1 4 1 Overview 1 9 1 4 2 Memory configurations 1 10 1 4 3 Installing a DIMM 1 12 1 4 4 Removing a DIMM 1 12 1 5 Expansion slots 1 13 1 5 1 Installing an expansion card 1 13 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 13 1 5 3 PCI Express x1 slot 1 13 1 5 4 PCI Express x16 slot 1 13 1 6 Jumpers 1 14 1 7...

Page 4: ... 2 4 3 GPU Boost 2 14 2 4 4 DRAM Timing Control 2 14 2 4 5 CPU Power Management 2 14 2 4 6 CPU Offset Mode Sign 2 15 2 4 7 iGPU Offset Mode Sign 2 15 2 5 Advanced menu 2 16 2 5 1 CPU Configuration 2 16 2 5 2 System Agent Configuration 2 17 2 5 3 PCH Configuration 2 18 2 5 4 SATA Configuration 2 18 2 5 5 USB Configuration 2 19 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2 19 2 5 7 APM 2 20 2 6 Monitor menu...

Page 5: ...2 7 3 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled 2 24 2 7 4 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS 2 25 2 7 5 Setup Mode EZ Mode 2 25 2 7 6 Boot Option Priorities 2 25 2 7 7 Boot Override 2 25 2 8 Tools menu 2 26 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 2 26 2 8 2 ASUS SPD Information 2 26 2 8 3 ASUS O C Profile 2 26 2 9 Exit menu 2 27 ...

Page 6: ...g measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FC...

Page 7: ...isconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure ...

Page 8: ...entation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Return key Key1 K...

Page 9: ...ystem may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Graphics Integrated graphics processor Multi VGA output support HDMI and D Sub ports Supports HDMI with max resolution up to 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution up to 2048 x 1536 75Hz Supports DirectX 10 1 Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot...

Page 10: ...nal 4 USB 2 0 ports 4 x SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S PDIF output connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS features 32 Mb Flash ROM UEFI BIOS PnP DMI v2 0 WfM 2 0 ACPI v2 0a SM BIOS v2 6 Multi langua...

Page 11: ...se to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may ca...

Page 12: ...hysical injury and damage motherboard components 1 2 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 2 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not overtig...

Page 13: ... connector 20 1 pin USB3_12 1 19 12 Standby power LED SB_PWR 1 1 6 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER 1 21 13 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 20 7 Intel H61 Serial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_1 2 3 4 1 20 14 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 16 P8H61 M2 USB3 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 USB56 USB78 F_PANEL CLRTC CHASSIS SPEAKER AAFP ATX12V EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Lithium Ce...

Page 14: ...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 The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap 1 3 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 Loc...

Page 15: ...ng the tab only The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 5 Position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom left corner of the socket and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches PnP cap ...

Page 16: ...on tab 6 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer Some heatsinks come with pre applied thermal paste If so skip this step The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible DO NOT eat it If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin wash it off immediately and seek professional...

Page 17: ...nsion Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The type of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ but the installation steps and functions should remain the same The illustration above is for reference only To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU ensuring that the four fasteners...

Page 18: ...r 1 3 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard 2 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise 3 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard A A B B A A B B CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61 M2 USB3 P8H61 M2 ...

Page 19: ... prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 5 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling P8H61 M2 USB3 P8H61 M2 USB3 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM...

Page 20: ...ain memory modules from the same vendor Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you wan...

Page 21: ... ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0 DJ F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage G SKILL F3 10666CL7T 6GBPK XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 18 1 5 1 6V G SKILL F3 10666CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 7 7 7 21 1 5V GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB 2 x 1GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A H9 1GB SS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 35V low voltage Hynix HMT351U6BFR8C H9 4GB DS Hynix ...

Page 22: ...ch 2 1 A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 3 1 4 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock ...

Page 23: ...ew you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card When using PCI cards on shared slots ...

Page 24: ...er again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery 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 To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unpl...

Page 25: ...pink This port connects to a microphone Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port Headset 2 cha...

Page 26: ...ports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in ...

Page 27: ...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 2 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the prope...

Page 28: ...es CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND 12V Rotation P8H61 M2 USB3 P8H61 M2 USB3 fan connectors CHA_FAN 4 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 The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this conn...

Page 29: ...le cable is purchased separately P8H61 M2 USB3 P8H61 M2 USB3 USB2 0 connectors PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P8 USB_P8 GND NC USB 5V USB_P7 USB_P7 GND USB78 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P6 USB_P6 GND NC USB 5V USB_P5 USB_P5 GND USB56 6 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_12 This connector is for the additional USB 3 0 ports Connect the USB 3 0 bracket cable to this connector then install the USB 3 0 bracket to the rear side o...

Page 30: ... pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The S PDIF module is purchased separately P8H61 M2 USB3 P8H61 M2 USB3 Intel SATA 3 0Gb s connectors SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3G_3 GN...

Page 31: ...this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD Power 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 10 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER The 4 pin connector is for the chassis mount...

Page 32: ...therboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD The following screen is for reference only The contents of the Support DVD are subject to cha...

Page 33: ...and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu The ASUS Update main screen appears From the list select either of the following methods Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next 2 1 1 ASUS Updat...

Page 34: ...Utility and press Enter to enable it The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from file then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process Flash Info MODEL P8H61 M2 USB3 VER ...

Page 35: ...he BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure 3 Press Tab to switch...

Page 36: ...process The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported un...

Page 37: ...USB flash drive is not write protected and has enough free space to save the file 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater o filename and press Enter The filename is any user assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 18 Current ROM Update ROM Note Saving BIOS PATH A BOARD P8H61...

Page 38: ... keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Yes No 4 Select Yes and press Enter When BIOS update is done press ESC to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later...

Page 39: ...the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 2 9 Exit Menu for details If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen...

Page 40: ...o the system P8H61 M2 USB3 BIOS Version 0203 Build Date 12 06 2011 CPU Type Intel R Core TM i5 2400 CPU 3 30GHz Speed 3300 MHz Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 1333MHz Exit Advanced Mode Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU 113 0ºF 45 0ºC CPU 1 248V 5V 5 160V CPU_FAN 3325RPM CHA_FAN N A MB 75 2ºF 40 0ºC 3 3V 3 344V 12V 12 248V English EFI BIOS Utility EZ Mode Friday 10 08 2010 Normal Boot Menu F8 Default F5...

Page 41: ...n EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For...

Page 42: ...ation options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in th...

Page 43: ...e system security settings If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC 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 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit EFI B...

Page 44: ...r when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user passwo...

Page 45: ...F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Target DRAM Speed xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed 2 4 1 Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency Configuration options DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If ...

Page 46: ...anced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled Disables this function Enabled The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in increased average consumption and decrease average heat production Turbo Mode Enabled This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to Enabled Enabled Allows processor cores to run fast...

Page 47: ... and keys to adjust the value Secondary Plane Current Limit Auto Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for internal graphics cores The value is represented in 1 8 A 0 125A increment Use the and keys to adjust the value 2 4 6 CPU Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value CPU Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU voltage The values range from 0V to 0 050V with a 0...

Page 48: ... Megatrends Inc Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen CPU Configuration System Agent Configuration PCH Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration APM CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency Use and keys or...

Page 49: ...item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Mode Technology Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition Disabled Disables this function CPU C1E Enabled Enabled Enables the C1E support function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt St...

Page 50: ...hysical storage devices AHCI Mode Set to AHCI Mode when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands Serial ATA Controller 0 Enhanced This item appears onl...

Page 51: ...or operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the function 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode ...

Page 52: ...isables the Power On by a PS 2 keyboard Space Bar Sets the Space Bar on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Ctrl Esc Sets the Ctrl Esc key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Power Key Sets Power key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Disabled Disables the Power O...

Page 53: ...sis Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage 1 184 V 3 3V Voltage 3 312 V 5V Voltage 5 080 V 12V Voltage 12 192 V Scroll down to display the following items Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Anti Surge Support Enabled 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxxºC xxxºF The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore i...

Page 54: ...upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 Use the and keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty c...

Page 55: ... duty cycle Chassis Lower Temperature 40 Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 2 6 5 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automa...

Page 56: ... 4 sec 5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec 9 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC 2 7 3 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Select the keyboard NumLock state Select Screen Select Item En...

Page 57: ... default screen for entering the BIOS setup program 2 7 6 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press F8 afte...

Page 58: ...S O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Label Allows you to input the label of the ...

Page 59: ...the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode ...

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