Asus P8H61-M LE R2.0 P8H61-M LE R2.0 User's Manual - Page 3

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Contents

Safety information

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vi

About this guide

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vii

P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary

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ix

Package contents

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xii

Chapter 1:

Product introduction

1.1

Special features

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1-1

1.1.1

Product highlights

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1-1

1.1.2

DIGI+VRM Digital Power Design

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1-2

1.1.3

Innovative ASUS features

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1-2

1.1.4

Other special features

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1-4

1.2

Before you proceed

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1-5

1.3

Motherboard overview

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1-6

1.3.1

Placement direction

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1-6

1.3.2

Screw holes

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1-6

1.3.3

Motherboard layout

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1-7

1.3.4

Layout contents

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1-8

1.4

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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1-9

1.4.1

Installing the CPU

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1-10

1.4.2

CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

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1-12

1.5

System memory

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1-14

1.5.1

Overview

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1-14

1.5.2

Memory configurations

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1-15

1.5.3

Installing a DIMM

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1-21

1.5.4

Removing a DIMM

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1-21

1.6

Expansion slots

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1-22

1.6.1

Installing an expansion card

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1-22

1.6.2

Configuring an expansion card

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1-22

1.6.3

PCI slot

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1-23

1.6.4

PCI Express x1 slot

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1-23

1.6.5

PCI Express x16 slot

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1-23

1.7

Jumpers

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1-24

1.8

Connectors

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1-25

1.8.1

Rear panel connectors

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1-25

1.8.2

Internal connectors

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1-26

1.9

Software support

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1-33

1.9.1

Installing an operating system

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1-33

1.9.2

Support DVD information

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1-33

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary	9
Package contents	12
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Special features	13
1.1.1 Product highlights	13
1.1.2 DIGI+VRM Digital Power Design	14
1.1.3 Innovative ASUS features	14
1.1.4 Other special features	16
1.2 Before you proceed	17
1.3 Motherboard overview	18
1.3.1 Placement direction	18
1.3.2 Screw holes	18
1.3.3 Motherboard layout	19
1.3.4 Layout contents	20
1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	21
1.4.1 Installing the CPU	22
1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	24
1.5 System memory	26
1.5.1 Overview	26
1.5.2 Memory configurations	27
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM	33
1.5.4 Removing a DIMM	33
1.6 Expansion slots	34
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card	34
1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card	34
1.6.3 PCI slot	35
1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot	35
1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot	35
1.7 Jumpers	36
1.8 Connectors	37
1.8.1 Rear panel connectors	37
1.8.2 Internal connectors	38
1.9 Software support	45
1.9.1 Installing an operating system	45
1.9.2 Support DVD information	45
Chapter 2: BIOS information	47
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	47
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	47
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	48
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	49
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	50
2.2 BIOS setup program	52
2.3 Main menu	56
2.3.1 System Language [English]	56
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	56
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	56
2.3.4 Security	56
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	58
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	59
2.4.2 CPU bus speed: DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]	59
2.4.3 Memory Frequency [Auto]	59
2.4.4 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]	59
2.4.5 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	59
2.4.6 OC Tuner [OK]	60
2.4.7 DRAM Timing Control	60
2.4.8 CPU Power Management	60
2.4.9 DIGI+ VRM	61
2.4.10 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	62
2.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	63
2.4.12 VCCSA Voltage [Auto]	63
2.4.13 PCH Voltage [Auto]	63
2.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	64
2.4.15 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	64
2.5 Advanced menu	64
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	65
2.5.2 PCH Configuration	66
2.5.3 SATA Configuration	67
2.5.4 System Agent Configuration	68
2.5.5 USB Configuration	68
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	69
2.5.7 APM	70
2.5.8 Network Stack	71
2.6 Monitor menu	71
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	71
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	72
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	72
2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	73
2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	73
2.7 Boot menu	73
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	73
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	73
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	74
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	74
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	74
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy]	74
2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]	74
2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities	74
2.7.9 Boot Override	74
2.8 Tools menu	75
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	75
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	75
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	75
2.9 Exit menu	76
Appendices	77
Notices	77

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