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Intel, H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 7-pin SATA3G_1~4, USB connectors 10-1 pin USB56, USB78

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6. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P8H61-M PLUS V3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 P8H61-M PLUS V3 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 section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M PLUS V3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M PLUS V3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
P8H61-M PLUS V3 specifications summary	9
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
1.3.1 Installing the CPU	14
1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	17
1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	18
1.4 System memory	19
1.4.1 Overview	19
1.4.2 Memory configurations	20
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM	23
1.4.4 Removing a DIMM	23
1.5 Expansion slots	24
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card	24
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	24
1.5.3 PCI slot	24
1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot	24
1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot	24
1.6 Jumpers	25
1.7 Connectors	26
1.7.1 Rear panel connectors	26
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 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]	44
2.4.3 Auto PSI [Disabled]	45
2.4.4 GPU Boost [OK]	45
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control	45
2.5 Advanced menu	46
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	46
2.5.2 PCH Configuration	48
2.5.3 SATA Configuration	49
2.5.4 System Agent Configuration	49
2.5.5 USB Configuration	50
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	50
2.5.7 APM	51
2.5.8 Network Stack	52
2.6 Monitor menu	53
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	54
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	54
2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	54
2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	54
2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]	55
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled]	55
2.7 Boot menu	56
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	56
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	56
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	56
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	57
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	57
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy]	57
2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]	57
2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities	57
2.7.9 Boot Override	57
2.8 Tools menu	58
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	58
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	58
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	58
2.9 Exit menu	59
Appendices	61
Notices	61