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P8H61-M2/TPM/SI
P8H61-M2/SI
P8H61-M2/C/SI
Motherboard
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E7818 Second Edition (V2) October 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extend
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................ vii P8H61-M2 series specifications summary ............................................... ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview ............................
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Contents 2.3.1 System Language [English] .......................................... 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ....................................... 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................. 2-10 2.3.4 Security ......................................................................... 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 2-12 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] .........................
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Contents 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ................................................... 2-25 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information ................................................. 2-25 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile ......................................................... 2-25 2.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-26 v
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect 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 cabl
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Where to fin
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Ind
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P8H61-M2 series specifications summary ® CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel Second Generation Core™ Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU ® Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 ® * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ® ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list. ® Chipset Intel H61 Express Chipset Memory Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1333/1066MHz memory modules - Su
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P8H61-M2 series specifications summary ® Audio VIA VT1708S 8-Channel Audio CODEC - S/PDIF out header - Supports Jack-Dection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack- Retasking (HD only) * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. USB 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS Special GPU Boost features ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors
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Chapter 1 Product introduction ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for the list of accessories. P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI, P8H61-M2/SI and P8H61- M2/C/SI three models. The layouts vary from models. The layout illustrations in this user manual are for P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only. If any of the items is damaged or mis
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LGA1155 CLRTC SPEAKER 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 1 2 3 2 4 5 22.9cm(9.0in) KB_USB56 CPU_FAN TPM COM1 EPU ATX12V ASM 1442 6 Place this side towards LPT the rear of the chassis. USB34 CHA_FAN LAN1_USB12 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 1 AUDIO PCIEX16_1 32Mb RTL P8H61-M2/TPM/SI BIOS 8111E PCI1 7 ® Intel H61 PCI2 ASM 1083 SATA3G_3 SAT
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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ® This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel Second Generation Core™i5/ Core™i3 processors. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transi
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1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • For dual-channel configuration, you can: - Install the memory modules from the blue slots; - Install two identical DI
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DDR3-1333MHz capability DIMM socket support SS/ Chip (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage DS Brand 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 3GB(3 x A-Data AD31333G001GOU SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • 1GB) AD30908C8D-151C A-Data AD31333002GOU 2GB DS A-Data - - • • E0903 AXDU1333GC2G9- 4GB(2 x 1.25V-1.35V(low A-Data DS - - 9-9-9-24 • • 2G(XMP) 2GB) voltage) A-Data AD63I1C1624EV 4GB DS A-Data 3CCA-1509A - - • • Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808DEWSBG - - • • Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB D
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The following table shows the way to use DIMM slots: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM-B2 1 SS 2 SS 3 SS SS 4 DS 5 DS 6 DS DS 7 SS SS SS SS SS: Single -sided DS: Double-sided SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserte
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1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settin
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1.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC 1 2 2 3 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Normal Clear RTC (Default) P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the p
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1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1 2 3 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK SPEED LAN port LED indications LED LED Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbp
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8. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 10. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. T
