Asus P8H61-I R2.0 manual

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ii E7443 First Edition June 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK 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[...]

iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ......................................................................................... vi P8H61-I R2.0 specications summary .................................................... viii Chapter 1 Product intro[...]

iv Contents 2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-6 2.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English] .......................................... 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .........................[...]

v 2.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-25 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] ......................................... 2-25 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ........................................... 2-25 2.7.3 W ait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] ...................................... 2-[...]

vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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 pow[...]

vii Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key . Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key . <K ey 1> + < Ke y2 > + <K ey 3> If you must pre[...]

viii P8H61-I R2.0 specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3 nd / 2 nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron ® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost technology 2.0 * The Intel ® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Ref[...]

ix P8H61-I R2.0 specications summary Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x HDMI output port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 3 x Audio jacks Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SA T A 3.0Gb/s c[...]

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1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P8H61-I R2.0 motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard and adding hardware components, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for the list of accessories. 1.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precaut[...]

ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When instal[...]

1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8H61-I R2.0 PCIEX16 Super I/O F_PANEL AAFP ATX12V EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN USB78 USB56 Lithium Cell CMOS Power LAN1_USB3_12 USB12 RTL 8111F ASM 1042 ASM 1442 VIA VT1708S EPU 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR 17.1cm(6.75in) 17.1cm(6.75 in) Intel ® H61 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 AUDIO KBMS SPDIF_OUT SPEAKER DDR3 DIMMA1 (6[...]

ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-4 P8H61-I R2.0 P8H61-I R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMMA1 DIMMB1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® 3 rd / 2 rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron ® processors processors. Unplug all power cables before ins[...]

1-5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 U-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, [...]

ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-6 P8H61-I R2.0 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2666 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltag[...]

1-7 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-2133 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1DIMM 2DIMM A-DA TA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75V · · CORSAIR CMT16GX3M4X2133C9(XMP 1.3) 16GB ( 4GB x4 ) DS - - 9-11-10-27 1.50V · · CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) [...]

ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-8 DDR3-1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1DIMM 2DI MM A-DA TA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DA T A 3CCD-1509A EL1 126T - - · · A-DA TA AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB (3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V -1.85V · A-DA TA AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-9[...]

1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G 4GB (2 x 2GB) SS - - - 1.5V · · KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/ 12GX(XMP) 12GB (3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V · · KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/ 12GX(XMP) 12GB (3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.[...]

ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-10 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs A-Data AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • • A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • A-Data AD31333002GOU 2GB DS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0903 - - • • A-Data A[...]

1-1 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Kingston KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7 1.65V • • Kingston KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 XMP 1.25V • • KIN GST ON KVR1333D3N9/4G(low prole) 4GB DS HYNIX H5TQ2G8[...]

ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-12 SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory conguration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both blue slots as one pair of dual- channel memory conguration. Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for the latest QV[...]

1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1[...]

ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-14 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou 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[...]

1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Net[...]

ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-16 Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel conguration Port 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 pa[...]

1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 Internal connectors • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin A TX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not [...]

ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-18 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors [...]

1-19 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. Intel ® H61 Serial A T A 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1/2/3/4 [blue]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. P8H61-I R2.0 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_[...]

ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-20 5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when[...]

1-21 Chapter 1: Product introduction Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector . Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately . 7. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, USB56) This connector is for a USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at t[...]

ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-22 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP / V ista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary . Refer to your OS documentation fo[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility . • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Prov[...]

2-2 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 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 le from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause 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 le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupt[...]

2-4 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:>d: D:> 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive). Please select boot devi[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Current ROM Update ROM A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit PH61-I-R2-ASUS[...]

2-6 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Using the power button , reset button , or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force a running operating system to reboot can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when a boot device is available to the system. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of basic syste[...]

2-8 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the EZ Mode, click Exit , then select ASUS EZ Mode . Menu bar The menu bar on[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a [...]

2-10 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 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 basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real T ime Clock [...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 1 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 elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password it[...]

2-12 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 2.4 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you install[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 2.4.2 GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Conguration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. T o restore the default se[...]

2-14 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value. Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press <Enter>. Y ou can also use the <+> and <->[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related informa[...]

2-16 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 CPU Power Management Conguration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency . Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the [...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 T urbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® T urbo Mode T echnology . [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic condition. [Disabled] Disables this functio[...]

2-18 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Entry on S3 RTC W ake [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [10 Minutes] This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC W ake to [Enabled] and allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry . Conguration options: [[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 2.5.3 SA T A Conguration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. The SA T A Port items show Not Present if no SA T A device is installed to the corresponding SA T A port. SA T A Mode Selection [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [IDE Mode] Set to [I[...]

2-20 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 2.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. 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 U[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller . The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Front Panel T ype [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio c[...]

2-22 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 2.5.7 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 PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items: 2.6.1 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxx�C/xxx�F] [xxx�C/xxx�F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU a[...]

2-24 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 2.6.3 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. Conguration options: [Ignor[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 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[...]

2-26 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 2.7.3 W ait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled , the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 2.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen appears. For more details, refer to section [...]

2-28 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • We recommend that you update or load the BIOS on a system with the same memory/ CPU conguration and matching BIOS version. 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, a[...]

Appendices A-1 Appendices 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 interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equi[...]

A-2 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea W arning Statement 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 Communicatio[...]

Appendices A-3 ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Co[...]

A-4 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWA N R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: [...]