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    Motherboard P8H61-M2 USB3
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    , either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to, by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Legal Compliance Dept. 15
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    About this guide viii P8H61-M2 USB3 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU
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    menu 2-21 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-21 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-21 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-21 2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-22 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage... 2-23 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled 2-23
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    If Error [Enabled 2-24 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-25 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-25 2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities 2-25 2.7.7 Boot Override 2-25 2.8 Tools menu 2-26 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 2-26 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 2-26 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-26 2.9 Exit menu 2-27 
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    and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs
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    adapter 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
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    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. Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks
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    P8H61-M2 USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® processors Supports Intel 32nm CPU Supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® H61 Express Chipset 2
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    P8H61-M2 USB3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU Lite GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS FanXpert ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2
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    1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 USB3 motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, 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
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    the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M2 USB3 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    ASM RTL 8111E 1042 PCIEX1_1 P8H61-M2 USB3 6 Intel® Super I/O PCIEX1_2 H61 SATA3G_1 SB_PWR 7 SATA3G_2 VIA VT1708S AAFP SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 CLRTC CHASSIS SPEAKER SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 F_PANEL 32Mb BIOS 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page
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    USB3 P8H61-M2 USB3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS
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    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! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys
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    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 edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob (C). B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    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 the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.
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    heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M2 USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M2 USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM
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    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-M2 USB3 5V 1.5V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM A-DATA AD3U1333C2G9 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD- Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus
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    1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    , 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 do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will
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    P8H61-M2 USB3 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2 USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15
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    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 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P8H61-M2 USB3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for
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    wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M2 USB3 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M2 USB3 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the
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    . These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8H61-M2 USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8H61-M2 USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never
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    GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND P8H61-M2 USB3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M2 USB3 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s 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
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    + HD_LED- Ground Reset 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN PIN 1 P8H61-M2 USB3 +HDLED RESET P8H61-M2 USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED
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    only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install 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. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Specials menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility
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    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 V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M2 USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0
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    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
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    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. NTFS is not 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
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    BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2 USB3
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    . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2 USB3 VER: 0203 DATE: 12/06/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61M2USB.ROM 4194304 2011-01-11 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive
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    this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on 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
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    P8H61-M2 USB3 BIOS Version : 0203 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.30GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 12/06/2011 Speed : 3300 MHz Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled
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    This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen. Submenu corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the . 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0203 x64 12/06/2011 7.0.4.1197 B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz Speed 3300 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1333 MHz
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    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 . User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    Timing Control > CPU Power Management CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Voltage 1.165V Auto iGPU Offset Mode Sign + iGPU Voltage Auto Boot Tool Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. According to Intel spec, ASUS H61 Series motherboard supports 1066/1333MHz
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    CPU ratio and features. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel and keys to adjust the value. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    when package power exceeds Power Limit 1. Default setting is 1.25 times Power Limit 1. For Intel recommend, platform must be capable of supporting over Power Limit 2 for up to 10 msec. ASUS board can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Use the and keys to adjust the value
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    the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. 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] 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    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] This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and
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    While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver -DOS. Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Serial-ATA Controller ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the
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    USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB become user-configurable with set values. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    .1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to display the following items: Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature �[x�x�x��º�C�/x�x�x��º�F�] The onboard hardware monitor automatically
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    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. 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    Manual]. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU ] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled] This item
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    BIOS Drive BBS Priorities Boot Tool Select the keyboard NumLock state →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc ASUS P8H61-M2 USB3
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    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 Boot the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after
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    from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved 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 USB3
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    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. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized
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    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address Telephone Fax E-mail Web site 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 [email protected] www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER
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    INC. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN 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: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M2 USB3
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