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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.3.2

Innovative ASUS features

ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes

beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable more flexible and

convenient mouse controls. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS

with the same smoothness as their operating system. The exclusive

EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced

Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more

intricate system settings.

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.

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.

ASUS EPU

ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current

system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time.

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.

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.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P8H61 Series 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	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	31
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	31
1.8 Expansion slots	32
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	32
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	32
1.8.3 PCI slots	32
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	32
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	32
1.9 Jumpers	33
1.10 Connectors	34
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	34
1.10.2 Internal connectors	35
1.11 Software support	40
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	40
1.11.2 Support DVD information	40
Chapter 2	41
BIOS information	41
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	41
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	41
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	42
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	43
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	44
2.2 BIOS setup program	47
2.3 Main menu	51
2.3.1 System Language [English]	51
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	51
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	51
2.3.4 Security	51
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	53
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	53
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	54
2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	54
2.4.4 OC Tuner [Disabled]	54
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control	54
2.4.6 CPU Power Management	54
2.4.7 Offset Mode Sign [+]	55
2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	56
2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage [Auto]	56
2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	56
2.4.11 PCH Voltage [Auto]	56
2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	56
2.4.13 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	56
2.5 Advanced menu	57
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	57
2.5.2 System Agent Configuration	59
2.5.3 PCH Configuration	59
2.5.4 SATA Configuration	59
2.5.5 USB Configuration	60
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	60
2.5.7 APM	61
2.6 Monitor menu	63
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	63
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	63
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	64
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	64
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	65
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	65
2.7 Boot menu	66
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	66
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	66
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	66
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	67
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	67
2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities	67
2.7.7 Boot Override	67
2.8 Tools menu	68
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	68
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	68
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	68

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