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ASUS TurboV

Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS

TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or

rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just

a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides

the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

USB 3.0 Boost (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only)

New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached

SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost

technology, a USB device’s transmission speed is significantly increased

up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed.

ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible

USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction.

Network iControl

With a one-click on/off button, the software currently in use is set as

top priority over all other network programs, dominating the network

bandwidth with ease. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software

easily by configuring profiles through the intutive user interface. Within

the profile, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period

to avoid network clogging and long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE

network connection gives a one-step setup and an intuitive network

bandwidth control center.

The Network iControl feature does not support Windows

®

XP/Vista operating systems.

ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard

from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply

(PSU).

AI Suite II

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

exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It

allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed

control, and voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers

diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth

between different utilities.

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.

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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