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MotherboardP8H61-M LE R2.0

xP8H61-M LE R2.0 specications summaryASUS unique featuresASUS Exclusive Features- ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth dominat

xiP8H61-M LE R2.0 specications summarySpecications are subject to change without notice.Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables1 x I/O shield1 x U

xiiPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.P8H61-M LE R2.0ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cabl

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.01-1Product introduction11.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsIntel® LGA1155 Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionGigabit LAN solutionThe onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with an ACPI

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.01-3ASUS TurboVWith its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the adrenaline rush of real-time overclocking without exiti

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1.4 Other special featuresLucidLogix® Virtu™ MVPLucidLogix® Virtu™ MVP, with HyperFormance™ Technology, is design

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.01-51.2 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboa

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionP8H61-M LE R2.01.3 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis t

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.01-71.3.3 Motherboard layoutP8H61-M LE R2.0PCIEX16_1PCI1PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2LPTCOM1CLRTCAAFPATX12VEATXPWRCPU_FANCHA_FANLithium CellCMO

iiE7434First EditionMay 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software des

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CH

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.01-91.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd/3rd Gen

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4.1 Installing the CPU1The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on

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1-12Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU b

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.01-13To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly21AABB

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 System memory1.5.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.01-151.5.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You m

1-16Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-2000 (O.C.) MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Opti

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.01-17DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

1-18Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1600 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.01-19DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMM

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction• SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided• DIMM support:• 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as s

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.01-211.5.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so c

1-22Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.01-231.6.3 PCI slotThe PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI speci

1-24Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 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 LE R2.01-251.8 Connectors1.8.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mous

1-26Chapter 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 LE R2.01-27• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication

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

1-28Chapter 1: Product introductionThe COM module is purchased separately.4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.01-29The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.6. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports

1-30Chapter 1: Product introduction7. 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-M LE R2.01-318. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of thes

1-32Chapter 1: Product introduction10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System pow

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.01-331.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems

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ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.02-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to res

2-2Chapter 2: Getting startedUpdating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site near

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.02-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le

v2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] ...2-262.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ...

2-4Chapter 2: Getting started2.1.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterThe ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.02-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater:1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <En

2-6Chapter 2: Getting started2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.02-7BIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Ex

2-8Chapter 2: Getting startedAdvanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gu

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.02-9Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the

2-10Chapter 2: Getting started2.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu pro

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.02-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for ac

2-12Chapter 2: Getting started2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.02-13Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the CPU Turbo-Mode speed.Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the current DRAM sp

viSafety informationElectrical safetyTo prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the s

2-14Chapter 2: Getting started2.4.6 OC Tuner [OK]OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.02-15Short duration power limit [Auto]Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]Us

2-16Chapter 2: Getting startediGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto]Allows you to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.02-17iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]This item appears only when you set the iGPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode].[+] To offset the iGPU vo

2-18Chapter 2: Getting started2.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [+0.10V]2.4.15

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.02-192.5.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.The items s

2-20Chapter 2: Getting startedEnhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (E

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.02-212.5.3 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items

2-22Chapter 2: Getting started2.5.4 System Agent CongurationMemory Remap Feature [Enabled][Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.02-232.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.[Disabl

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

2-24Chapter 2: Getting startedChange Settings [Auto]Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Conguration options: [IO=378h; IRQ

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.02-252.5.8 Network StackNetwork Stack [Disable Link]This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguratio

2-26Chapter 2: Getting started2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and disp

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.02-272.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageThe onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output

2-28Chapter 2: Getting startedPost Report [5 sec]This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to set the

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.02-292.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter&g

2-30Chapter 2: Getting started2.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard y

P8H61-M LE R2.0A-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

A-2AppendicesIC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry

P8H61-M LE R2.0A-3REACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publi

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

A-4AppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

P8H61-M LE R2.0A-5DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Co

ix(continued on the next page)P8H61-M LE R2.0 specications summaryCPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pe