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MotherboardP8H61 R2.0 Series • P8H61 R2.0 • P8H61 PLUS R2.0 • P8H61/USB3 R2.0

xRear panel ports 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks P8H61 R2.

1-1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-2Intel® H61 Express ChipsetThe Intel® H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1155 socket I

1-3Chapter 1: Product introduction100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only)This motherboard uses

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-4ASUS TurboVFeel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overc

1-5Chapter 1: Product introductionAi ChargerAi Charger is ASUS fast-charging software that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad.• Check your USB mobile de

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-61.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherb

1-7Chapter 1: Product introductionP8H61/USB3 R2.01.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis t

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-81.5.3 Motherboard layoutP8H61/USB3 R2.0ASM1083ASM1042PCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2PCI1PCI2PCI3USB56 USB78 USB910AAFPEATXPWRCPU_FAN

1-9Chapter 1: Product introductionP8H61 PLUS R2.0ASM1083PCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2PCI1PCI2PCI3USB56 USB78 USB910AAFPEATXPWRCPU_FANLithium CellCMOS PowerS

iiE7178First Edition (V1) April 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-101.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EA

1-11Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-123. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remove the PnP

1-13Chapter 1: Product introduction7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-141.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assemb

1-15Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-161.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM)

1-17Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM socke

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-18DDR3-2200 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2

1-19Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1600 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1

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ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-20DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DI

1-21Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-22DDR3-1066 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 D

1-23Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-241.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots an

1-25Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-261.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel port. T

1-27Chapter 1: Product introduction7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.8. USB 2.0

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-28• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specicatio

1-29Chapter 1: Product introduction4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (

ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-331.11.1 Installing an operating system .

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-305. 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 dri

1-31Chapter 1: Product introduction6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB modul

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series1-327. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (

1-33Chapter 1: Product introduction1.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Opera

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2-1Chapter 2: BIOS informationChapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2-22.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before yo

2-3Chapter 2: BIOS information• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut down or reset th

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2-4Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command

2-5Chapter 2: BIOS informationUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press

vContents2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ... 2-202.5.7 APM ...

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2-6Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operati

2-7Chapter 2: BIOS informationEZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overvie

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2-8Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure

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

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2-102.3.1 System Language [English]Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Conguration options: [Eng

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

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2-12Scroll down to display the following items:2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking

2-13Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal f

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2-142.4.4 OC TunerOC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system perform

2-15Chapter 2: BIOS informationPrimary Plane Current Limit [Auto]Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use <+> a

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

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2-16Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter>

2-17Chapter 2: BIOS informationBe cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfun

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2-18Active Processor Cores [All]Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguratio

2-19Chapter 2: BIOS informationCPU C6 Report [Auto]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Di

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2-202.5.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows the a

2-21Chapter 2: BIOS informationRealtek PXE OPROM [Disabled]This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2-22Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.[Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on

2-23Chapter 2: BIOS information2.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settin

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2-242.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F][xxx�C/xxx�F]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and di

2-25Chapter 2: BIOS information2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the Cha

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

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2-262.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets th

2-27Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the

ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2-282.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Ente

2-29Chapter 2: BIOS information2.9 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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Appendices A-1AppendicesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol

A-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 SeriesVCCI: Japan Compliance StatementVCCI Class B StatementKC: Korea Warning StatementCanadian Department of Communications State

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.

viiiP8H61 R2.0 Series specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pent

ixP8H61 R2.0 Series specications summarySpecial features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 onl