Asus P8H61 EVO User Manual - Page 64

2-20

ASUS P8H61 EVO

2.5.5

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 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 support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems

(OS).

[Disabled]

Disables the function.

EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off

feature.

[Disabled]

Disables the function.

2.5.6

Onboard Devices Configuration

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.

[Disabled]

Disables the controller.

Front Panel Type [HD]

This item appears only when you set the HD Audio Cnotroller item to [Enabled] and 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

ASM1061 Storage Controller [AHCI Mode]

Allows you to select the ASMedia 1061 storage controller operating mode.

[Disabled]

Disables the controller.

[IDE Mode]

Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as

Parallel ATA physical storage devices.

[AHCI Mode]

Set to [AHCI Mode] 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.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
P8H61 EVO specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	13
Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	13
1.3.1 Product highlights	13
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	15
1.4 Before you proceed	17
1.5 Motherboard overview	18
1.5.1 Placement direction	18
1.5.2 Screw holes	18
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	19
1.5.4 Layout contents	19
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	20
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	20
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	23
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	24
1.7 System memory	25
1.7.1 Overview	25
1.7.2 Memory configurations	27
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	30
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	30
1.8 Expansion slots	31
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	31
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	31
1.8.3 PCI slots	31
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	31
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	31
1.9 Jumpers	32
1.10 Connectors	33
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	33
1.10.2 Internal connectors	35
1.11 Onboard switches	41
1.12 Onboard LEDs	43
1.13 Software support	44
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	44
1.13.2 Support DVD information	44
Chapter 2	45
BIOS information	45
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	45
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	45
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	46
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	47
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	48
2.2 BIOS setup program	51
2.3 Main menu	55
2.3.1 System Language [English]	55
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	55
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	55
2.3.4 Security	55
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	57
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	57
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	58
2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	58
2.4.4 OC Tuner	58
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control	58
2.4.6 CPU Power Management	58
2.4.7 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	59
2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.11 PCH Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	60
2.4.13 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	60
2.5 Advanced menu	61
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	61
2.5.2 System Agent Configuration	63
2.5.3 PCH Configuration	63
2.5.4 SATA Configuration	63
2.5.5 USB Configuration	64
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	64
2.5.7 APM	66
2.6 Monitor menu	67
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	67
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	67
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	67
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	68
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	69
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	69
2.7 Boot menu	70
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	70
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	70
2.7.3 Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	70
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	71
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	71
2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities	71
2.7.7 Boot Override	71
2.8 Tools menu	72
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	72
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	72
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	72

Asus P8H61 EVO User Manual - Page 64

USB Conﬁguration, Onboard Devices Conﬁguration - m evo drivers

Page 64 highlights