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Motherboard
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Contents
Software support
Appendices
About this guide
Safety information
Electrical safety
Operation safety
Bold text
Where to find more information
Conventions used in this guide
Typography
P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary
USB
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Special features
Package contents
Welcome
Intel Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with HDD Capacity
Gigabit LAN solution
Intel H61 Express Chipset
PCI Express
Asus Anti-Surge Protection
Innovative Asus features
Network iControl
AI Suite
Asus MyLogo2
Asus CrashFree Bios
GPU Boost
Asus Fan Xpert
Before you proceed
Standby Power LED
Motherboard overview
Placement direction
Screw holes
Motherboard layout
Layout contents
Load lever Retention tab
Installing the CPU
To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard
Central Processing Unit CPU
Mark
Load plate
PnP cap CPU notches
Gold
Insert the load lever under the retention tab
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CPU fan connector
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
Overview
System memory
Dimm
Memory configurations
DDR3-2000 O.C. MHz capability
DDR3-2250 O.C. MHz capability
DDR3-2200 O.C. MHz capability
DDR3-2133 O.C. MHz capability
DDR3-1333 MHz capability IVY Bridge CPU
DDR3-1600 O.C. MHz capability
DDR3-1333 MHz capability Sandy Bridge CPU
Sides SS Single-sided DS Double-sided Dimm support
Following table shows how to use the Dimm slots
DDR3-1066 MHz capability IVY Bridge CPU
DDR3-1066 MHz capability Sandy Bridge CPU
Outward to unlock the Dimm
Installing a Dimm
Removing a Dimm
To remove a Dimm
Expansion slots
Clear RTC RAM 3-pin Clrtc
Jumpers
LAN port LED indications
Connectors
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Rear panel ports
ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V
Internal connectors
Serial port connectors 10-1 pin COM1
CPU and Chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin Chafan
Hard disk drive activity LED 2-pin +HDLED
LPT connector 26-1 pin LPT
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions
Reset button 2-pin Reset
Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp
Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 7-pin SATA3G1-4
Configuration Sata Mode Selection
Speaker connector 4- pin Speaker
USB 2.0 connectors 10-1 pin USB78, USB910
480Mbps connection speed
P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Digital audio connector
Digital audio connector 4-1 pin Spdifout
Support DVD information
Installing an operating system
Click an item to install
Software support
Updating the Bios
Managing and updating your Bios
Asus Update utility
Installing Asus Update
Asus EZ Flash
Select Update Bios from file, then click Next
Recovering the Bios
Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utility
Before updating Bios
Asus Bios Updater
Booting the system in DOS environment
Bios Updater screen appears as below
Updating the Bios file
Entering Bios Setup after Post
Bios setup program
Bios menu screen
Entering Bios Setup at startup
EZ Mode
Menu bar
Advanced Mode
Menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items
Submenu items
Configuration fields
Menu items
Back button
System Time
Main menu
System Language English
System Date Day xx/xx/xxxx
User Password
Administrator Password
GPU Boost
Asus MultiCore Enhancement Enabled
Ai Tweaker menu
Memory Frequency Auto
Decrease average heat production
CPU Power Management
Disabled Disables this function
Dram Timing Control
Advanced menu
CPU Configuration
TPM Support Disabled
Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled
Hardware Prefetcher Enabled
Limit Cpuid Maximum Disabled
Execute Disable Bit Enabled
Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled
High Precision Timer Enabled
PCH Configuration
IntelR Smart Connect Technology Isct Configuration Disabled
System Agent Configuration
Sata Configuration
Onboard Devices Configuration
USB Configuration
8 APM
Network Stack
CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
CPU Temperature / MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF
Monitor menu
CPU / Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore / N/A
Silent
CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled
Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled
CPU temperature
Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle% 100%
Anti Surge Support Enabled
Chassis Upper Temperature 70ºC
Chassis Lower Temperature 40ºC
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Enabled
Boot menu
Bootup NumLock State On
Full Screen Logo Enabled
Boot Option Priorities
Option ROM Messages Force Bios
Setup Mode EZ Mode
UEFI/Legacy Boot Enabled both Uefi and Legacy
Asus O.C. Profile
Tools menu
Asus EZ Flash 2 Utility
Asus SPD Information
Exit menu
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IC Canadian Compliance Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Asus Recycling/Takeback Services
Support fax
Address
Telephone
Online support
Declaration of Conformity