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1. location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets e z2 58 x 22 SS E r 88 88 we ar Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 H CH Channel B DIMM B1 and DIMM B2 fuer E Ee E li EE P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 13 E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua13 13 e 5 16 12 1 44 08 PM E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manual4 14 e 5 16 12 1 44 09 PM 1 14 1 7 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets LN e 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 Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code D C from the same vendor Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU s capabilities and other installed devices Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory o
2. DIMM socket support Optional Chip Part No SS DS Voltage 4DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMS Brand CT12864BA1067 8FF 1GB Micron 9GF22D9KPT CT25664BA1067 16FF 2GB Micron 9HF22D9KPT EBJ10UE8EDFO AE F 1GB ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F goe KVR1066D3N7 1G low profile 1GB ELPIDA J1108BFSE DJ F 15V KVR1066D3N7 2G 26B ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F 15V KVR1066D3N7 4G Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 15V MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 Micron 9GF22D9KPT E Micron 9HF22D9KPT A Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support 1 DIMM Supports one 1 module inserted into any slot as Single channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot 2 DIMMs Supports two 2 modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility 4DIMMs Supports four 4 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration A ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Load the X M P or D O C P settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL The following table shows how to use the DIMM slots DIMM A1 DIMM A2 DIMM B1 DIMM B2 SS Singl
3. eene rennen nnne 1 5 1 Placement direction 1 5 12 Screw holes ie eie ee Ge ee eee eene een 1 5 8 Motherboard layout 1 5 4 Layout contents 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU e 1 6 1 Installing the CDU e 1 6 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1 11 1 6 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1 12 1 7 System MOMONY Ee 1 13 1 7 1 OETA oisi Rit int RU Ce en MR og onn 1 13 1 7 2 Memory confgouraitons isi ee see ee ee ee Ee ER ER Ke ek Ee ee 1 14 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM se 1 18 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM E 1 18 1 8 Expansion slotS uses ese se ve ee see BERE ER RR RE Re RARR Ke Re Ke REK nnns 1 19 1 8 1 Installing an expansion Card 1 19 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion Car 1 19 1 8 39 Ee RE 1 19 1 8 4 PCI Express x1 elo 1 19 1 8 5 PCI Express x16 elo 1 19 1 9 Ming DC 1 20 1 10 ei He OE EE EO tance 1 21 1 10 1 Rear panel ports ee ee se ee ee ke ek Ee Ee GR Ke ER ER ee ER ee ee 1 21 1 10 2 Internal connectors ee se ee ee sese 1 22 E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua3 3 e 5 16 12 1 43 40 PM MEG Contents 111 Software support reete ees 1 28 1 11 1 Installing an operating system sess 1 28 1 11 2 Support DVD information sss 1 28 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS eee 2 1 1 ASUS Update up 212 ASUS EZ Fl
4. 2 7 1 Bootup NumLock State On On Sets the power on state of the NumLock to On Off Sets the power on state of the NumLock to Off 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen logo display feature Disabled Disables the full screen logo display feature Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature Post Report 5 sec This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to Disabled and allows you to set the waiting time for the system to display the post report Configuration options 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 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 2 24 ASUS P8H61 M2 Series E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua24 24 e 5 16 12 1 45 08 PM 2 7 4 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so 2 7 5 Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program EZ Mode Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program 2 7 6 UEFl Legacy Boot Enabled
5. 1 8 4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 8 5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 19 E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua19 19 e 5h6A2 1 44 19 Pm 1 9 Jumpers 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 W th Normal Clear RTC Default P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 2 Z 1 20 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter e data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause s
6. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 8 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 settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turnon 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 A When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 8 3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications
7. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode Advanced Mode screen 2 6 ASUS P8H61 M2 Series E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua6 6 e 5 16 12 1 44 43 PM MS o E im EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode or press Esc then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings L4 The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2 7 Boot menu for details Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature Exits the BIOS setup program without saving CPU SV 3 3 VA 2V voltage output the changes saves the changes and resets CPU chassis fan speed the system or enters the Advanced Mode J Exit fidvanced Mode ICH a l 7 P8HG1 M2 TPM SI R2 0 English e I en BIOS Version 0304 CPU Type Intel R Core TM i5 2500 CPU 3 30GHz Speed 3300 MHz Thursday 01 01 2009 Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 1333MHz B resperature F voltage SP Fan Speed Cih q Fan Control Energy Savin al Standard U Boot Priority Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide he boot priority S
8. to switch between screen fields and use the lt Up Down Home End gt keys e to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file e and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS 4 Select Yes and press Enter When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot H failure N For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu Refer to section 2 9 Exit menu for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 5 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua5 5 e 5 16 12 1 44 43 PM 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup Press Delete during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press Delete POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Pre
9. Enabled When this item is disabled the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created Configuration options Disable Link Enabled ASUS P8H61 M2 Series E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua20 20 e 5 16 12 1 45 04 PM PS e a TT 2 6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings gem zm Monitor MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed CPU Voltage 3 3U Voltage SU Voltage 12V Voltage CPU Q Fan Control CPU Fan Speed Low Limit CPU Fan Profile Chassis Q Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit Scroll down to display the following items Chassis Fan Profile 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures 2 6 2 CPU Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed 2 6 3 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item C
10. It allows you to supervise overclocking energy management fan speed control and voltage and sensor readings This all in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities ASUS Anti Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply PSU Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua3 3 e 5 16 12 1 43 52 PM GPU f Boost x m 3 Eh GREEN ca GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best graphics performance User friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system level upgrades EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the world s first real time PC power saving chip through the Al Suite II utility Get total system wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC s loading The built in variety of useful prof
11. SE TC D PBH61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 CH pH m P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Serial port COM1 connector Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 23 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua23 23 e 5 16 12 1 44 27 PM E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua24 24 e 5 16 12 1 44 28 PM 1 24 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT The LPT Line Printing Terminal connector supports devices such as a printer LPT is standardized as IEEE 1284 which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC compatible computers GND fa GND Je GND ACK GND PD7 GND PD6 DN GND Je el PDS GND Je el PD4 GND Ze ei PD3 SLIN PD2 INIT PD1 ERR PDO p ccs AFD 4 STB o UID mm zi PIN 1 x SLCT D D H P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 parallel port connector System panel connector 10 1 pin F PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN PLED PLED m n fa PLED m wj PWR Reset a GND a ol PIN 1 gag EK GER leo aoER a pae DT pet s me HDLED RESET P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable
12. making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 3 0Gb s cables Accessories 1 x VO shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD e Documentation User Manual e Ff If any of the items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd 2nd Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium Celeron Processors This motherboard supports the Intel 3rd 2nd generation Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium Celeron processors in the LGA1155 package with iGPU memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets 2 channel 4 DIMMs DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 lanes This provides great graphics performance Intel 3rd 2nd generation Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium Celeron processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world Chapter 1 Product introduction 14 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manual 1 e 5 16 12 1 43 46 Pm E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua2 2 e CHIPSET H61 inside Intel H61 Express Chipset The Intel H61 Express Chipset
13. 5 16 12 1 45 03 PM 2 5 4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port SATA Mode Selection IDE Allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Set to IDE when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Set to AHCI 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 Due to H61 Chipset limitation AHCI Mode only works on Windows Vista Windows 7 Please use IDE Mode on Windows XP IDE is the default SATA type Under Windows XP there is no need to change the SATA type S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning e messages during the POST Configuration options Enabled Disabled e Hot Plug Disabled This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to AHCI and allows you to enable or disable the hot plug support for each SATA port Configu
14. Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cut appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil Appendices A 1 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manual 1 e 5 16 12 1 45 11 PM A 2 Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus compli
15. 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 PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PCI devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCI devices to generate a wake event Power On By PCIE Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 19 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua19 19 e 5 16 12 1 45 04 PM 2 20 Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to generate a wake event Enabled Enables Ring to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values 2 5 9 Network Stack Network Stack Disable Link This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disable Link Enabled Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to Enabled When this item is disabled the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created Configuration options Disable Link Enabled Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to
16. 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 For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2 8 ASUS P8H61 M2 Series E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua8 8 e 5 16 12 1 44 53 PM Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Back button This button appears when entering a submenu Press lt Esc gt or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt or double click the item Pop up window Select a menu item and press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration 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 Nav
17. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems Intel Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with HDD Capacity Intel Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance It uses an installed fast SSD min 18 6GB available capacity required as a cache for frequently accessed data Key benefits include reduced load and wait times and lower power consumption through the elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive only system and an important part of Green ASUS eco friendly computing Intel Smart Response Technology is supported by 3 2 generation Intel Core processor family on Windows 7 operating systems Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel Smart Response Technology The capacity of the SSD is reserved for caching function ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 5 16 12 1 43 51 PM 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features Network iControl With a one click on off button the software currently in use is set as top priority over all other network programs dominating the network bandwidth with ease Moreover you can prioritize your favorite software easily by configuring profiles through the intutive user interface Wi
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19. SPDIF OUT P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Digital audio connector ff The S PDIF module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 27 E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua27 27 e 5 16 12 1 44 34 PM 1 28 1 11 Software support 1 11 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP Vista 7 Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware ff Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and System stability 1 11 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features Fi The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen Click Drivers Utilities Manual Contact and Specials tabs to display their respective menus Fa The following screen is for reference only EET MB Joem Click
20. an icon to display Support DVD motherboard information Intel Chipset Driver Please select items to install VIA Audio Driver Realtek LAN Driver Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Management Engine Interface Norton Internet Security Solution l Click an item to install Fi 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 ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua28 28 e 5 16 12 1 44 35 PM BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS AN Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update e To install ASUS Update 1 Placethe support DVD in the optical drive The Specials menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click Al Suite II 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation ff Quit all Windows a
21. both UEFI and Legacy Enable both UEFI and Legacy Enables both UEFI and Legacy boot Disable UEFI Enables the Legacy boot and disables the UEFI boot Disable Legacy Enables the UEFI boot and disables the Legacy boot 2 7 7 PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM Legacy ROM Launch Legacy ROM EFI Compatibe ROM Launch UEFI Compatible ROM 2 7 8 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 Fa To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press F8 after POST 2 7 9 Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 25 E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua25 25 e 5 16 12 1 45 08 PM 2 8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu gt ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility gt ASUS SPD Information gt ASUS O C Profile 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press Enter to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen For more details refer to sect
22. enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt D gt vii E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua7 7 5 16 12 1 43 43 PM MEG P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 specifications summary LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd 2nd Generation Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium Celeron processors Supports 22 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 4 x DIMMs max 32GB DDR3 2200 O C 2000 O C 1800 O C 1600 O C 1333 1066 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel 3rd generation processors Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel Refer to Memory QVL for details Refer to www asus com for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only r
23. is the latest single chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel 3rd 2nd Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium Celeron processors It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point to point links which allows increased bandwidth and stability Dual Channel DDR3 2200 0 C 2000 0 C 1800 O C 1600 O C 1333 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200 O C 2000 O C 1800 O C 1600 O C 1333 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications The dual channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost System performance PCI Express 3 0 PCI Express 3 0 PCle 3 0 is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCle 2 0 The total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb s double the 16 Gb s of PCle 2 0 in x16 mode As such PCle 3 0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds combined with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by complete backward compatibility with PCle 1 0 and PCle 2 0 devices PCle 3 0 will become a must have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance as well as have the latest technology available to them PCI 3 0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors
24. the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset e Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to e 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 amp 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 This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 27 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua27 27 e 5 16 12 1 45 10 PM 2 28 E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua28 28 ASUS P8H61 M2 Series 5 16 12 1 45 10 Pm Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interf
25. want to have it shipped to by sending a request to ASUSTeK Computer Inc Legal Compliance Dept 15 Li Te Rd Beitou Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address MEG Contents Safety tu EE vi About this guide RE i P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 specifications summary Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 WeICOM Gis EE AR EN N 1 1 1 2 Package contents 1 3 Special features eerie ene 1 3 1 Product highlights see 1 89 8 Innovative ASUS features 1 4 Before you proceed eese enses nennen 1 5 Motherboard overview
26. 2 x 4GB DS 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A 7 1 1 21 1 35V low voltage FLFD45F B8KL9 NAES 1GB Ss Kingmax KKB8FNWBFGNX 27A KVR1333D3N9 1G low profile 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDBG DJ F 1 5V KVR1333D3N9 2G GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F 1 5V KHX1333C9D3UK2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS XMP 1 25V MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4D1 2GB AL7F8G73F DJ2 Micron PSC OJD12D9LGK A3P1GF3FGF AL8F8G73F DJ2 PSC A3P1GF3FGF M378B2873FHS CH9 Samsung K4B1G0846F M378B5673FH0 CH9 E Vendors Part No DS A DATA AM2U139C2P1 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB DS Samsung Chip Brand SS ADATA Apacer K4B1G0846F Chip NO 3CCD 1509A EL1127T AMSD5808DEWSBG Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4 DIMMs 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB DS Apacer AMS5D5808FEQSBG 78 B1GDE 9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AMSD5908CEHSBG TR3X6G1333C9 G 6GB 3 x 2GB SS 1 50V CMD8GX3M4A1333C7 8GB 4 x 2GB DS 1 60V CT25664BA1339 16FF 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT F3 10666CL8D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS F3 10666CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS XMP 1 35V 1 5V GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB 2x1GB DS 1 5V GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2x2GB DS 1 5V GVP34GB1333C7DC 4GB 2x2GB DS 1 5V HMT325U6BFR8C H9 2GB ss Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C HMT125U6TFR8A H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 35V low voltage FLFD45F B8KL9 NAES 1GB ss Kingmax KKB8FNWBFGNX 27A
27. Bx4 DS 9 11 10 28 1 65V GE34GB2133C9DC XMP 2GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 65V GU34GB2133C9DC XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 9 9 28 165V KHX2133C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x 2GB KHX2133C9AD3X2K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB KHX2133C9AD3T1K4 8GX XMP 8GB 4 x 2GB KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4 8GX XMP 8GB 4x 2GB 16GB AGB x4 DIMM socket support Part No Timing Voltage Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4 DIMMs 78 AAGD5 9KD XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9 9 27 1 65V CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 10 10 10 27 1 50V CMT6GX3M3A2000C8 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 8 9 8 24 1 65V F3 16000CL9D 4GBFLS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 65V F3 16000CL9D 4GBTD XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 9 9 27 1 65V F3 16000CL6T 6GBPIS XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 6 9 6 24 1 65V GUP34GB2000C9DC XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 9 9 9 28 1 65V KHX2000C9AD8T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V KHX2000C9AD3W1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB x 2GB 1 65V KHX2000C9AD3W1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V KHX2000CSAD3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V TX2000KLN 8GK XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 1 6V SLA302G08 ML2HB XMP 4GB EEN Chi Chi DIMM socket support Vendors Part No Size SS DS EED KOM Timing Voltage Optional S 1DIMM 2DIMMs A DIMMs Corsair CMT4GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 4 1 65V CMT6GX3MA1866C9 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 50V F3 14900CL9Q 16GBZL XMP1 3 16GB 4GBx4 DS 9 10 9 28 1 5V F3 14900CL10Q2 64GBZLD XMP1 3 64
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29. 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 E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua6 6 e 5 16 12 1 43 41 PM Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual A DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task AN CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to L complete a task A IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task L4 NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information KE 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation 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 lt Key gt Keys
30. FLFE85F C8KF9 CAES 2GB ss Kingmax KFC8FMFXF DXX 15A KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB DS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 1 5V KHX1333C9D3UK2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS XMP 1 25V MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4M1 2GB ss MICRON 1JM22 D9PFJ MT16JTF25664AZ 1G4F1 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT AL7F8G73F DJ2 1GB ss PSC A3P1GF3FGF AL8F8G73F DJ2 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF M378B2873FHS CH9 1GB SS Samsung K4B1G0846F M378B5773DH0 CH9 2GB ss Samsung K4B2G0846D Samsung M378B5673FH0 CH9 2GB DS Samsung K4B1G0846F Samsung M378B5273CH0 CH9 4GB DS Samsung K4B2G0846C Super Talent W1333UA1GH 1GB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR Super Talent W1333UX2G8 XMP 2GB 2 x 1GB SS Super Talent W1333UB2GS Samsung K4B1G0846F E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua16 16 Micron IVD22D9PBC ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 5 16 12 1 44 14 Pm DDR3 1066 MHz capability IVY Bridge CPU DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4 DIMMs Vendors Part No SS DS Sr Timing Voltage CT12864BA1067 8FF Micron _9GF22D9KPT CT25664BA1067 16FF Micron _9HF22D9KPT 1 35V low EBJ10UE8EDFO AE F ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F voltage Se Ee 1 35V low EBJ21UE8EDFO AE F 2GB ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F voltage KVR1066D3N7 1G low profile 1GB ELPIDA J1108BFSE DJ F 1 5V KVR1066D3N7 2G 2GB ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F 1 5V MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 1GB Micron 9GF22D9KPT MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1 2GB Micron OHF22D9KPT
31. GB 8GBx8 DS 10 11 10 30 1 5V F3 14900CL9D 8GBXL XMP 9 10 9 28 F3 14900CL9Q 8GBXL XMP 8GB 2GBx4 DS KHX1866C9D3T1K3 3GX XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB SS KHX1866C9D3K4 16GX XMP 16GB 4GB x 4 DS Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 15 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua15 15 e 5 16 12 1 44 11 PM DDR3 1600 O C MHz capability Vendors A DATA AX3U1600GC4G9 2G XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB Chip Brand e Chip NO Timing DIMM socket support Voltage Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1 55V 1 75V Corsair TR3X6G1600C8 G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V CMX8GX3M4A1600C9 XMP 8GB 4 x 2GB 1 65V BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB F3 12800CL7D 4GBECO XMP 4GB x 2GB XMP 1 35V F3 12800CL7D 4GBRM XMP 4GB x 2GB 1 6V F3 12800CL9D 4GBRL XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 5V F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 5V 1 6V FLGD45F B8MF7 MAEH XMP 1GB FLGE85F B8KJ9A FEIS XMP 2GB KHX1600C9D3K3 12GX XMP 12GB 3x4GB 1 65V KHX1600C8D3K2 4GX XMP _4GB 2 x 2GB SS DS AD63I1C1624EV 4GB DS Chip Brand A Data Chip NO 3CCA 1509A 1 65V Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4 DIMMs 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB DS Apacer AMSD5808FEQSBG 9 TR3X6G1333C9 G 6GB 3x2GB SS 9 9 9 24 CMD8GX3M4A1333C7 8GB 4 x 2GB DS 7 7 1 20 F3 10600CL8D 2GBHK XMP 1GB ss G SKILL F3 10666CL7D 8GBRH XMP HMT125U6TFR8A H9 BGB
32. M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua26 26 e 8 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed GND NC USB_P8 D Ets P aa oo al ai GND NC 8 g PINT PINT 829 Gage E LI Cr a mtm 2 EM 8g P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 USB2 0 connectors LN Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the is motherboard ff The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 9 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings TT E D a FP al i SPEAKER pon E aos LEI o G Pumpe PN nooo P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 speaker out connector 1 26 ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 5 16 12 1 44 33 Pm 10 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port SPDIFOUT GND i
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34. P 2GB SS 10 11 10 30 1 8V Transcend TX2400KLU 4GK 427652XMP 4GB 2x26B SS 1 65V Transcend TX2400KLU 4GK 381850 XMP 4GB 2x2GB SS 9 1 65V Transcend TX2400KLU 4GK 374243 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS d 9 1 65V PATRIOT PVV34G2400C9K XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 65V si DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel 3rd generation processors Due to Intel 2nd generation processors behavior DDR3 2250 MHz and higher memory frequencies runs at DDR3 2200 MHz as default In addition DDR3 2133 MHz runs at 2000 MHz and DDR3 1866 MHz runs at 1800 MHz as default ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 ENENESS o DDR3 2250 O C MHz capability Vendors Part No Size sss ChiP Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMs Kingston KHX2250C9D3T1K2 A4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS e 3 s 1 65V DDR3 2200 O C MHz capability i Jn DIMM socket support Optional Vendors Part No Timing Voltage 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4 DIMMs GET34GB2200C9DC XMP GET38GB2200C9ADC XMP FLKE85F B8KJAA FEIS XMP 2GB S FLKE85F B8KHA EEIH XMP 1 5V 1 7V 1 5V 1 7V DIMM socket support Optional DS Voltage 1 DIMM 2piMMs 4DIMMs CMT16GX3M4X2133C9 XMP 1 3 16GB 4GB x4 DS 9 11 10 27 1 50V CMT4GX3M2A2133C9 XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 10 9 24 1 65V CMT4GX3M2B2133C9 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 50V CMT8GX3M2B2133C9 XMP 8GB 4GBx2 DS 9 11 9 97 1 50V F3 17000CL9Q 16GBZH XMP1 3 16GB 4G
35. P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua1 1 e Ke p Co Be po eb E am rm 5 16 12 1 43 39 PM E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua2 2 e 5 16 12 1 43 39 PM E7361 First Edition V1 May 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 extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFE
36. U Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency Use lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The operating system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled 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 Auto Enables or disables the C1E support function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 15 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua15 15 e 5 16 12 1 45 03 PM Pst e CPU C3 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled CPU C6 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled 2 5 3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel R Rapid Start Technology Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel R Rapid St
37. U fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN CPU_FAN H GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR O SERE om Gren RH o mm mem aol EE P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 CPU fan connector A Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 1 6 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan T Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard 2 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise Ki 3 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 1 12 ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua12 12 e 5 16 12 1 44 05 PM 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 5 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the
38. are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit ATX12V EATXPWR Q gm SS 3 Volts f JC GND aA 12 Volts tOLHH 5 Volts 12 Volts AC 5 Volts 5V Standby CH 5 Volts U Power OK 4 IC 5 Volts UL bar up JC GND 5 Volts C GND OC 22 up M GND SS 5 Volts ICHH PSON esse GND C GND 3 Volts 12 Volts O m ss 3 Volts C 3 Volts mm um um umm EE PIN E P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 ATX power connectors A Fora fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU 1 22 E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua22 22 e 5 16 12 1 44 25 PM that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 400W DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate f you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your syste
39. art Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled The following three items appear only when you set the Intel R Rapid Start Technology to Enabled Entry on S3 RTC Wake Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake Configuration options Enabled Disabled e Entry After 10 Minutes e This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to Enabled and allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry Configuration options Immediately 1 minute 2 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours Active Page Threshold Support Disbaled Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support Configuration options Enabled Disabled Active Memory Threshold x This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to Enabled and allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold When the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size the system will try to support the Intel R Rapid Start Technology When the item is set to zero the system automatically checks whether the partition size is enough at S3 entry Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad Intel R Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 16 ASUS P8H61 M2 Series E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua16 16 e
40. ash 2 nce neces 2 1 8 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ul 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Update 2 2 BIOS setup program e ee ees seeks KERE RE RR EEERE KEER EE BEE EE RE RE EER 2 3 Main menu 2 3 1 System Language English 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx sse 233 System Time DOOOOOd sss 294 SECURE EE EE alone RE S 24 Ai Tweaker menu ese see gee ee ER Be Ke RE BEE RE KRAKE RR RE ER ER EE Ke nnns 2 4 1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Enabled 2 4 2 Memory Frequency Auto ee 243 GPUBOOSt ii SR Ee see GE oe EL 2 4 4 DRAM Timing Control ee ee ee Re RR ee 2 4 5 CPU Power Management 2 5 Advanced menu isa rini nai an i 2 5 1 Trusted Computing 2 5 2 CPU Configuration sss 2 5 3 PCH Configuration sss 2 5 4 SATA Configuration sss 2 5 5 System Agent Configuration sss 2 5 6 USB Configuration ee ee ee Re Ge RR ee RR Ee Ge 2 5 7 Onboard Devices Configuration 258 APM ER GEE EE ie eese ere e hia 2 5 9 IN tWOIKSIaCK tege ER Re etes 2 6 Monitor menu se Re Re Re Ke EE BE RE KERE RE RE ERK Ee Ke RR RE ER Ke Ke Re EER 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F 2 21 2 6 2 CPU Chassis Fan Speed sss sss 2 21 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua4 4 e 5 16 12 1 43 40 Pm MEG Contents 2 6 3 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Vol
41. bled Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down Disabled Disables the CPU thermal monitor function 2 14 ASUS P8H61 M2 Series E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manuai4 14 e 5 16 12 1 45 02 PM Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disables this function Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enabled Enables the No Execution Page Protection Technology Disabled Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems Disabled Disables this function Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems e Disabled Disables this function e Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching Disabled Disables this function CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to set the ratio between the CP
42. ction item in the BIOS to AHCI See section 2 5 4 SATA Configuration for details 7 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio VO module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio VO module cable to this connector SENSE1 RETUR n 1 AGND NC NC 8 sr SENSE2 RETUR AAFP MIC2 Je s AGND MICPWR fm m NC m wi Je Kl a wi fa 2 z NC Line out L t amp amp j NC PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R ENSE_SEND PORT2 L Line out R o LE HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 Osh SS pin definition compliant definition P8H61 M2 TPMISI R2 0 Front panel audio connector N 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 f you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD If you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD See section 2 5 7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 25 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua25 25 e 5 16 12 1 44 30 PM E7361 P8H61
43. devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the function 2 5 7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller LA 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 to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Realtek LAN controller Disabled Disables the controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled This item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS P8H61 M2 Series E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua18 18 e 5 16 12 1 45 04 PM MEG Serial Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration S
44. e sided DS Double sided Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 17 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua17 17 e 5 16 12 1 44 15 PM 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM P Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Cos Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components T Press the retaining clips outward to DIMM notch unlock a DIMM socket 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key a N A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into c 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 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM amp mnm ff Support the DIMM lightly with your c fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket 1 18 ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manuai8 18 e 5 16 12 1 44 18 Pm 1 8 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 d
45. ecognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system e memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot 2 x PCI slots PCle 3 0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors Graphics Integrated Intel HD Graphics Supports single link DVI with max resolution up to 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution up to 2048 x 1536 Q75Hz Supports DirectX 10 1 Storage Intel H61 Express Chipset 4x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s ports blue Supports Intel Smart Response Technology Supports on Intel Core processor family with Windows 7 operating systems Realtek 8111F Gigabit LAN controller 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 continued on the next page viii E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua8 8 e 5 16 12 1 43 43 PM MEG P8H61 M2 TPWM SI R2 0 specifications summary 10 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports at mid board 6 ports at the back panel ASUS Special ASUS Anti Surge protection features ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use ASUS EPU Lite GPU Boost ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ F
46. efer 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 Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out AN To configure an 8 channel audio output Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8 channel audio output Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 21 10 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 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 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 10 2 Internal connectors 1 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs
47. erence received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e 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 to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required IC
48. erial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings IOZ3F8h IRQ 4 Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options IOZ3F8h IRQ 4 IOz2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 IOz2E8h IRQ 3 Parallel Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration Parallel Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port LPT Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings Auto Allows you to select the Parallel Port base address Configuration options Auto IO 378h IRQ 5 IO 378h IRQ 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 IO 278h IRQ 5 6 7 9 10 1112 IO 3BCh IRQ 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 Device Mode STD Printer Mode Allows you to change the printer port mode Configuration options STD Printer Mode SPP Mode EPP 1 9 and SPP Mode EPP 1 7 and SPP Mode ECP Mode ECP and EPP 1 9 Mode ECP and EPP 1 7 Mode 2 5 8 APM Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes into on state after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disabled Disables 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
49. es with Canadian ICES 003 VCCI Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement TA PR ALR ERES PLU D SE B ARH IC OC LOMB CNHWUSBEESESESUIHENA VCC 03531324 7 2 ADWARE CH CORMEREMRTRMASHSOLEAMEL THETA ORRAS PIPE LES 3 RGR L TRB SSE RANECSBSELTIES DiT ET A EK HEEL HA ECH KC Korea Warning Statement GERGEN ERR e IE 7H amp ss UJa 437 7 g 4 FZ AANA ACME AS Sa spp BE JAJAA ASE F ASUA lo Int dg Sid P324 ido dass QdOd3 gag Ase 9 Ac Ja REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm dy enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in W DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to BEER municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to r
50. esponsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua2 2 e 5 16 12 1 45 12 PM ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info asus com tw Web site WWW asus com tw Technical Support Telephone 86 21 38429911 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site usa asus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support support asus com e ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria e Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959911 Web site www asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone 49 1805 010923 Support Fax 49 2102 9599 11 Online support support asus com EUR 0 14 minute from a German fixed landline EUR 0 42 minute from a mobile phone E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua2 2 e 5h6A2 1 45 12 Pm BneuBis Deg Auep eueN O32 uonimsod buppew Ajuuojuoo 23 ZLoz 6urysew 32 Buixyje uiBaq 0 ieaA ZLOZ 9b Kew eyeg uone1epoeg Buppew 35 3
51. hapter 2 BIOS information 2 21 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua21 21 e 5 16 12 1 45 06 Pm E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua22 22 e 2 22 2 6 4 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the CPU Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 100 RPM 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters Fi The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 C Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper l
52. hat contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enterthe Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press Enter to enable it File Path fsOA Drive Folder Info fs0A 04 2042 09 47a 8390656 H61M2TR CAP d File Info MODEL Help Info Enter Selector Load Tab Switch Up Down PageUp PageDown Home End Move Esc Exit 2 2 ASUS P8H61 M2 Series E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua2 2 e 5 16 12 1 44 39 PM 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Drive field Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press lt Enter gt 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file A Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the re
53. hen you buy a boxed Intel processor the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly If you buy a CPU separately ensure that you use only Intel certified multi directional heatsink and fan Your Intel LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push pin design and requires no tool to install Use an LGA1155 compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only The LGA1155 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension 4 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU ensuring that the four fasteners match e the holes on the motherboard Orient the heatsink and fan assembly Such that the CPU fan cable is closest to ep the CPU fan connector 2 Push down two fasteners at a time ina diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 11 E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manuali 11 e 5 16 12 1 44 03 Pm 3 Connect the CP
54. hortcut F3 e Boot Menu F8 Default F5 Selects the Advanced Silent mode Loads optimized default mode functions Standard mode Turbo mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Displays the Advanced mode menus L4 The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the System Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 7 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua7 7 e 5 16 12 1 44 46 PM MS o ONEEEEEE TT m Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations LA To access the EZ Mode click Exit then select ASUS EZ Mode Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Eo Advanced CPU Configuration gt Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Disabled Enabled Active Processor Cores EN Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit 1 l r Intel Virtualization Technology Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch gt Power Management Configura F12 Print Screen Submenu item Pop up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items
55. ifted 4 Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only 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 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua9 9 e 5 16 12 1 44 00 Pm 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 N The Thermal Interface Material is l toxic and inedible DO NOT eat it If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help 7 Close the load plate A and then push down the load lever B ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob C 8 Insert the load lever under the retention tab 1 10 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua0 10 e ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 5 16 12 1 44 01 PM 1 6 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance A W
56. igation keys e At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup e program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press Enter or click on it to display a list of options Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 9 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua9 9 e 5 16 12 1 44 54 PM 2 10 2 3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings System Language English System Date System Time gt Security 2 3 1 System Language English Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options Configuration options English Francais Espa ol Deutsch Pycckwii H 2 S SHE se fij AP xc 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 3 4 Securi
57. iles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment ASUS MyLogo2 This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256 color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility C P R CPU Parameter Recall The BIOS C P R feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure C P R eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data Simply shut down and reboot the system and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings ErP ready The motherboard is European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and energy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua4 4 e 5 16 12 1 43 54 PM 1 4 Before you proceed Take note of the f
58. imit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 C Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU Chassis temperature is under the lower limit the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 2 6 5 Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM ASUS P8H61 M2 Series 5 16 12 1 45 06 Pm Chassis Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters LA The follow
59. ing four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 70 C Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 90 C Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Lower Temperature 40 C Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 23 E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua23 23 e 5 16 12 1 45 07 PM Ml e CS 2 7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Full Screen Logo Wait For F1 If Error Option ROM Messages Setup Mode UEFI Legacy Boot PCI ROM Priority Boot Option 1 Boot Option 2 gt SATA XXXXXXXXXXXX gt Hard Drive BBS Priorities F12 Print Screen gt CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities
60. ion 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 8 2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot DIMM A1 Displays the Serial Presence Detect SPD information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot Configuration options DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM B1 DIMM B2 2 8 3 ASUS 0 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 Label Allows you to input the label of the setup profile Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings press lt Enter gt and then select Yes 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 2 26 ASUS P8H61 M2 Series E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua26 26 e 5 16 12 1 45 09 PM 2 9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load
61. lash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 The Network iControl feature does not support Windows XP Vista operating systems Internal connectors 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S PDIF Out connector 4 X SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1x COM connector 1 x LPT connector e 1x TPM IC onboard 1 x Speaker header 1 x 24 pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V Power connector Rear panel ports 1x PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 1 x D Sub port 1 x DVI port 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 3 x Audio jacks BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI BIOS PnP DMI v2 0 WfM2 0 SMBIOS v2 5 ACPI v2 0a Multi language BIOS Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s cables 1 x VO shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti virus software OEM version Form factor uATX form factor 9 6 in x 8 8 in 24 4 cm x 22 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua9 9 e 5 16 12 1 43 44 PM E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua10 10 e 5 16 12 1 43 44 PM Product introduction 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies
62. lele gpa E ESI Elle elle fells alla fala e l 2s z SIES Dn gt 6 RIES ES x lx EE Ei se jeje LPT 3 M 2 8 Slzilsis Q 2 Z Z USB3_E12 O12 JO un g E Sieg Q a ia lala a 9 ajjaj jajja loa X Zen LAN USB12 de x LICI AN a g or AUDIO a e PCIEX16 64Mb mu P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 2 Intel ASM PCI2 Hoi 1083 SATA3G 3 SATA3G 1 VE SDF OUT polExi 1 I md Erim se pun USB910 USB78 SATA3G 4 SATA3G 2 aarp EL ale E Y DE 1 5 4 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots LED ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR System panel connector 10 1 pin F PANEL 4 pin ATX12V CPU and Chassis fan connectors 4 pin Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER CPU FAN 3 pin CHA FAN Intel LGA1155 CPU socket Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC DDRS3 DIMM slots Standby power LED SB PWR Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA3G 1 4 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua7 7 e 5 16 12 1 43 57 PM 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel 3rd 2nd Generation Core i7 i5 DI Pentium Celeron
63. m refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguagezen us for details ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 2 CPU and Chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 3 pin CHA FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector CPU_FAN i GND CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN n m GND W 12V M Rotation O sa eee EE P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Fan connectors RB DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors ff The CPU FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power Only the 4 pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature e 3 Serial port connectors 10 1 pin COM1 e The connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to the connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis Fi The serial port module is purchased separately COM1 Hi HIM TT IT PNT 899pz FOr z UE mi J o a
64. movable device into H61M2TR CAP The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the 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 V DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause ce system boot failure Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 3 E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua3 3 e 5 16 12 1 44 41 PM 2 4 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating 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 AN NTFS is not
65. n 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 want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less The default memory operation freguency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 2400 O C MHz capability Vendors Part No SS Chip Chip Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional Size DS Brand NO 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMs Corsair CMGTX8 XMP 8GB 2GBx4 SS 10 12 10 27 1 65V F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP1 3 16GB 4GB x 4 DS 11 11 11 31 __1 65V F3 19200CL9D 4GBPIS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 11 9 28 1 65V GET34GB2400C9DC XMP 2GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 65V FLLE88F C8KKAA HAIS XM
66. ntaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use lt gt and lt gt key to adjust the value at 0 125A increment Secondary Plane Current Limit Auto Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores Use lt gt and lt gt key to adjust the value at 0 125A increment Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 13 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua13 13 e 5 16 12 1 45 00 PM MS o E TT E 2 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices AN Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values eN can cause the system to malfunction te Advanced gt Trusted Computing gt CPU Configuration gt PCH Configuration gt SATA Configuration gt System Agent Configuration gt USB Configuration gt Onboard Devices Configuration gt APM gt Network Stack F12 Print Screen 2 5 1 Trusted Computing This item appears only when a TPM module is connected to the motherboard and allows you to change TPM settings TPM Support Disabled Allows you to enable or disable TPM support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects A The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Ena
67. o L NEEEN TT E 1 5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it N Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 5 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 5 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis A Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 16 ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua6 6 e 5 16 12 1 43 57 PM 1 5 3 Motherboard layout o 0 22 4cm 8 8in Le gt AE A KB USB56 CPU FAN EPU ra Super d VO ATX12V TIST ISIE Sal lalz Sel
68. ollowing precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case 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 cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED SB PWR ET L 1 N OFF Ol Q yr Standby Power Powered Off P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Onboard LED Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua5 5 e 5 16 12 1 43 55 PM PS
69. on options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard amp Ai Tweaker ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Memory Frequency gt GPU Boost gt DRAM Timing Control gt CPU Power Management 2 4 1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Enabled Enabled Select this option for maximum performance under XMP Manual User define memory frequency mode Disabled Select this option for default core ratio settings 2 4 2 Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency Configuration options Auto DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2133MHz DDR3 2400MHz The configuration options vary with the CPU types installed on the system Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting 2 4 3 GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance Configuration options OK Cancel ASUS P8H61 M2 Series E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua12 12 e 5 16 12 1 44 59 PM 2 4 4 DRAM Timing Control The sub items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press lt Enter gt A Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this Le j ha
70. ord 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 e a password this item shows Installed e To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press Enter 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press Enter 2 Fromthe Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 11 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manuali 11 e 5 16 12 1 44 56 Pm 2 12 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field Ce values can cause the system to malfunction The configurati
71. ppens revert to the default settings 2 4 5 CPU Power Management The sub items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non turbo CPU ratio Use lt gt and lt gt keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced 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 Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions Disabled Disables this function ff The following three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode item to Enabled Long Duration Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Long Duration Maintained Auto Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Short Duration Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Primary Plane Current Limit Auto Maximum insta
72. pplications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt Al Suite Il gt Al Suite Il X XX XX to launch the Al Suite II utility The Al Suite Il Quick Bar appears 2 Click Update button from the Quick Bar 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 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manual 1 e 5 16 12 1 44 37 Pm L4 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 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at WWW aSus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk t
73. processors A Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU N Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the Le 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 transit 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 6 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 CPU socket LGA1155 2 Pressthe load lever with your thumb A and then move it to the right B until it is released from the retention tab Load lever TO prevent damage to the socket pins d i do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU Retention tab 1 8 ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua8 8 e 5 16 12 1 43 59 PM 3 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely l
74. ration options Enabled Disabled 2 5 5 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature Enabled Enabled Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB Disabled Disables this function Graphics Configuration Primary Display Auto Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Configuration options Auto IGPU PCIE PCI iGPU Memory Auto Allows you to set the iGPU memory size Configuration options Auto 32M 64M 96M 128M 448M 480M 512M 1024M Render Standby Enabled Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 17 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manuai7 17 e 5 16 12 1 45 03 PM 2 18 iGPU Multi Monitor Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Lucid Virtu support for both the integrated and discrete graphics The iGPU shared memory size will be fixed at 64MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None Legacy USB Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB
75. ss lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options AN N Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force reset from Cs a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu See section 2 9 Exit Menu If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value Refer to section 1 9 Jumpers on how to erase the RTC RAM The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode
76. stem 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 about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer 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 vi
77. supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS Logo appears press F8 to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device i lect boot device SATA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press Enter to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt ASUS P8H61 M2 Series E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua4 4 e 5 16 12 1 44 42 PM MEG Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater pc g 2 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 07 H61M2TR CAP 8390656 2012 04 20 17 30 48 Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move Esc Exit 3 Press Tab
78. tage 12V Voltage 2 21 2 6 8 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled AA 2 22 2 6 5 Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled 2 22 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support Enabled ss 2 23 2 7 Boot menu 2 7 1 Bootup NumLock State On 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled sssss 2 24 2 7 3 Wait for F1 If Error IEnabledl iese se se se ee ee ee 2 24 2 7 4 Option ROM Messages Force BIOG 2 25 2 7 5 Setup Mode EZ Model 2 25 2 7 6 UEFVLegacy Boot Enabled both UEFI and Legacy 2 25 2 7 7 PCI ROM Priority Legacy DONT 2 25 2 7 8 Boot Option PrioritieS ee ee ee RR Re RR Ge Re 2 25 2 7 9 Boot Overide ene 2 25 2 8 TOOS MENU Ee DE era EE eege ere 2 26 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility eee 2 26 2 8 2 ASUS SPD Information sss 2 26 e 2 83 ASUS OC Profile n nnn 2 26 e 2 9 Exit menges EE EI 2 27 Appendices hi EE EE daoaaaana Mba Aa auiaa AA Suad aasa aa nE sanna A AKSAR Naaa Aa EEEa anai A 1 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua5 5 e 5 16 12 1 43 41 PM 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 sy
79. thin the profile programs can be pre scheduled to run in a specific time period to avoid network clogging and long waits on downloads Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center Ff The Network iControl feature does not support Windows XP Vista operating systems ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes providing a user friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard only controls It also natively supports fully utilized hard drives larger than 2 2TB in 64 bit operating Systems ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently accessed info Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight New upgrade Quick and easy information for enhanced system control F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect information for accessing memory information detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations Z AI Suite Il Fi With its fast user friendly interface ASUS Al Suite Il consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package
80. to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDLED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The HD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD ATX power button 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 ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 6 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G 1 4 These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s signal cables SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 GND A You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives Due to H61 Chipset limitation AHCI Mode only works on Windows Vista Windows 7 Please use IDE Mode on Windows XP IDE is the default SATA type Under Windows XP there is no need to change the SATA type Toconfigure the SATA type in BIOS click Advanced Mode Advanced tab SATA Configuration SATA Mode Selection When using hot plug and NCQ on Windows Vista Windows 7 set the SATA Mode Sele
81. ty The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings LA If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 9 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 ASUS P8H61 M2 Series E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua10 10 e 5 16 12 1 44 56 Pm Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the passw
82. ystem boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper 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 ASUS P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 E7361 P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0 Manua20 20 e 5 16 12 1 44 20 PM E7361_P8H61 M2 TPM SI R2 0_Manua21 21 e 5 16 12 1 44 24 Pm 1 10 Connectors 1 10 1 Rear panel ports 10 9 8 7 6 1 PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port This port is for a PS 2 keyboard mouse 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 LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED LED LED OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port Line In port light blue This port connects a tape CD DVD player or other audio sources Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 6 and 8 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out Microphone port pink This port connects a microphone 4 5 Z R

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