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... 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...
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Contents
Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M LE Series specifications summary ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1
1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 ...
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...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance ... from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling ...
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... you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions...
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P8H61-M LE Series specifications summary
CPU
Chipset Memory
Graphics
Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB
LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors
Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the
CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel...
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... 1 x TPM connector (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS
2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD
Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
MicroATX form factor...
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... user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU).
AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface...
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...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 (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
P8H61-M LE Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Size
SS/ Chip DS Brand...
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... card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on 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.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards...
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...USB 2.0/1.1 devices. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices.
• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system.
• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver...
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P8H61-M LE/USB3 SATA connectors
• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
• When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details.
7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable...
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... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
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 into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays...
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..., 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 To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears...
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... BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it.
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02
Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3
File Path: fs0:\ Drive...
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... device into P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for P8H61-M LE/USB3).
• 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...
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... 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 to show the BIOS
Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive...
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... your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability...
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... Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.
SATA Mode [IDE Mode]
Allows you to set the SATA configuration.
[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.
[IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices...
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... access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST.
2.7.6 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.
2-26
ASUS P8H61-M LE...
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For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2.
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1]
Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2]
2.8.3 ASUS O.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...