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3. ASMedia 1061 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8H61-M PRO SATA6G_E2 SATA6G_E1 P8H61-M PRO ASMedia® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for data drives only. ATAPI device is not supported. 4. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue]) 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_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P8H61-M PRO SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND P8H61-M PRO Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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