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Contents

Safety information

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vi

About this guide

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vi

P8H61-I R2.0 specifications summary

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viii

Chapter 1

Product introduction

1.1

Before you proceed

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1-1

1.2

Motherboard overview

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1-2

1.2.1

Placement direction

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1-2

1.2.2

Screw holes

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1-2

1.2.3

Motherboard layout

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1-3

1.2.4

Layout contents

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1-3

1.3

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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1-4

1.4

System memory

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1-4

1.4.1

Overview

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1-4

1.4.2

Memory configurations

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1-5

1.5

Expansion slots

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1-13

1.5.1

Installing an expansion card

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1-13

1.5.2

Configuring an expansion card

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1-13

1.5.3

PCI Express x16 slot

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1-13

1.6

Jumpers

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1-14

1.7

Connectors

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1-15

1.7.1

Rear panel connectors

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1-15

1.7.2

Internal connectors

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1-17

1.8

Software support

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1-22

1.8.1

Installing an operating system

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1-22

1.8.2

Support DVD information

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1-22

Chapter 2

BIOS information

2.1

Managing and updating your BIOS

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2-1

2.1.1

ASUS Update utility

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2-1

2.1.2

ASUS EZ Flash 2

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2-2

2.1.3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

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2-3

2.1.4

ASUS BIOS Updater

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2-4

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	6
P8H61-I R2.0 specifications summary	8
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Before you proceed	11
1.2 Motherboard overview	12
1.2.1 Placement direction	12
1.2.2 Screw holes	12
1.2.3 Motherboard layout	13
1.2.4 Layout contents	13
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	14
1.4 System memory	14
1.4.1 Overview	14
1.4.2 Memory configurations	15
1.5 Expansion slots	23
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card	23
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	23
1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot	23
1.6 Jumpers	24
1.7 Connectors	25
1.7.1 Rear panel connectors	25
1.7.2 Internal connectors	27
1.8 Software support	32
1.8.1 Installing an operating system	32
1.8.2 Support DVD information	32
Chapter 2	33
BIOS information	33
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	33
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	33
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	34
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	35
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	36
2.2 BIOS setup program	38
2.3 Main menu	42
2.3.1 System Language [English]	42
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	42
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	42
2.3.4 Security	42
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	44
2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto]	44
2.4.2 GPU Boost	45
2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control	45
2.4.4 CPU Power Management	45
2.4.5 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	46
2.4.6 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	46
2.4.7 VCCSA Voltage [Auto]	46
2.4.8 VCCIO Voltage [Auto]	46
2.4.9 PCH Voltage [Auto]	46
2.5 Advanced menu	47
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	47
2.5.2 PCH Configuration	49
2.5.3 SATA Configuration	51
2.5.4 System Agent Configuration	51
2.5.5 USB Configuration	52
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	53
2.5.7 APM	54
2.5.8 Network Stack	54
2.6 Monitor menu	55
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	55
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	55
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	56
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	56
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	56
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	56
2.7 Boot menu	57
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	57
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	57
2.7.3 Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	58
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	58
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	58
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy]	58
2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]	58
2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities	58
2.7.9 Boot Override	58
2.8 Tools menu	59
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	59
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	59
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	59
2.9 Exit menu	60
Appendices	61
Notices	61

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