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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis

fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by

different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s

loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan

speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

AI Suite II

With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates ASUS

features into one simple to use software package. It allows you you to

supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage

and sensor readings, and even interact with mobile devices via Bluetooth.

All in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need

to switch back and forth between different utilities.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color

boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to

restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB

flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without

using an OS-based utility.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings

when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the

need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut

down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the

CPU parameters to their default settings.

ErP ready

The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP)

ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency

requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with

ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient

products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon

footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
P8H61-M PRO 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	26
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 Express x1 slots	31
1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slots	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	42
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 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]	58
2.4.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	58
2.4.5 GPU Boost	58
2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control	58
2.4.7 CPU Power Management	58
2.4.8 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	59
2.4.9 iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	60
2.4.10 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.11 VCCIO Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.12 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.13 PCH Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.14 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	60
2.4.15 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	60
2.5 Advanced menu	61
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	62
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	65
2.5.7 APM	67
2.6 Monitor menu	68
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	69
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	69
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	69
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	70
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	70
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	70
2.7 Boot menu	71
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	71
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	71
2.7.3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	72
2.7.4 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	72
2.7.5 Boot Option Priorities	72
2.7.6 Boot Override	72
2.8 Tools menu	73
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	73
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	73
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	73

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