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MotherboardP8H61-M PLUS V3

xP8H61-M PLUS V3 specications summaryRear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ

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 V31-2P8H61-M PLUS V31.2 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 V31-41.3 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 V31-67. 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 V31-83. 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 V3P8H61-M PLUS V3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socketsDIMM_A1DIMM_B11.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThe motherboa

iiE7350Third Edition (V3) May 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V31-101.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• The

1-11Chapter 1: Product introductionVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMsG.SKILL F3-

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V31-12DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (optional)1 DIMM 2 DIM

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 V31-141.5 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 V31-161.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel port. This

1-17Chapter 1: Product introduction7. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.8. Video Gr

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V31-18• 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 (

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guide ...

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V31-206. 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 V31-221.8 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 V32.1.2 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 V3Welcome 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 2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press

2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7BIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes fro

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

2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure be

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sh

2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V32.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passwor

2-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V32.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4.3 Auto PSI [Disabled][Disable] Set to [Disable] to enable Fixed 4-Phase Mode.[Enable] Set to [Enable] to enable

2-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15Execute Disable Bit [Enabled][Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0).[Enabled] Enables the

2-16 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3CPU C6 Report [Auto]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.[Auto] Set this item automatically.[Disabled] D

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-172.5.3 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Po

vContents2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] ... 2-242.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ...

2-18 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V32.5.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows the aut

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19Serial Port CongurationThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguration.Serial Port [Enabled]

2-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3Power On By Ring [Disabled][Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event.[Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake

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 V32.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the C

2-24 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V32.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the

2-26 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V32.8 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

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

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ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 A-1AppendicesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

A-2 AppendicesVCCI: Japan Compliance StatementVCCI Class B StatementKC: Korea Warning StatementCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis dig

ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 A-3ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3

A-4 AppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI

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

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

ixP8H61-M PLUS V3 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® proc