Asus P8H61 PLUS R2.0 P8H61 PLUS R2.0 User's Manual - Page 13

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

(P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only)

This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for

durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

1.3.2

ASUS DIGI+ VRM

Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU

All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match

digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing

and response efficiently delivering precision power. Accurate delivery

reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Users can

adjust the CPU voltage for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate

input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This

proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance

to its full potential.

EPU

Tap into the world’s first real-time PC power saving chip through the AI

Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically

detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power

consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component

longevity.

1.3.3

Innovative ASUS features

ASUS UEFI BIOS

Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface

ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS

designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface

that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively

supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating

systems.

ASUS exclusive interface

EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system

performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode

for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a

dedicated memory info page for complete insight.

New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system

control

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F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and

troubleshooting

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New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

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ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing

memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult

POST situations.

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	6
P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary	8
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM	13
1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	16
1.5 Motherboard overview	17
1.5.1 Placement direction	17
1.5.2 Screw holes	17
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	18
1.5.4 Layout contents	20
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	21
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	21
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	24
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	25
1.7 System memory	26
1.7.1 Overview	26
1.7.2 Memory configurations	27
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	33
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	33
1.8 Expansion slots	34
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	34
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	34
1.8.3 PCI slots	34
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	34
1.8.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot	34
1.9 Jumpers	35
1.10 Connectors	36
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	36
1.10.2 Internal connectors	37
1.11 Software support	43
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	43
1.11.2 Support DVD information	43
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	50
2.3 Main menu	54
2.3.1 System Language [English]	54
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	54
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	54
2.3.4 Security	54
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	56
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	57
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	57
2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	57
2.4.4 OC Tuner	58
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control	58
2.4.6 CPU Power Management	58
2.4.7 DIGI+ VRM	59
2.4.8 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	60
2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.10 VCCSA Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.11 PCH Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.12 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.13 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	61
2.5 Advanced menu	61
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	61
2.5.2 PCH Configuration	63
2.5.3 SATA Configuration	63
2.5.4 System Agent Configuration	63
2.5.5 USB Configuration	64
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	64
2.5.7 APM	65
2.5.8 Network Stack	66
2.6 Monitor menu	67
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	68
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	68
2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	68
2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	68
2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	69
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	69
2.7 Boot menu	70
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	70
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	70
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	70
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	71
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	71
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy]	71
2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]	71
2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities	71
2.7.9 Boot Override	71
2.8 Tools menu	72
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	72
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	72
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	72
2.9 Exit menu	73
Appendices	75

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