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Intel, H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 7-pin SATA3G_1~4, USB connectors 10-1 pin USB56, USB78,

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6. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) 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_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 Series SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8H61 Series SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61 Series USB56 USB78 USB910 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61 Series USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-25

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
P8H61 Series specifications summary	9
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 Innovative ASUS features	12
1.4 Before you proceed	15
1.5 Motherboard overview	16
1.5.1 Placement direction	16
1.5.2 Screw holes	16
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	17
1.5.4 Layout contents	17
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	18
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	18
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	21
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	22
1.7 System memory	23
1.7.1 Overview	23
1.7.2 Memory configurations	24
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	28
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	28
1.8 Expansion slots	29
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	29
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	29
1.8.3 PCI slots	29
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	29
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	29
1.9 Jumpers	30
1.10 Connectors	31
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	31
1.10.2 Internal connectors	32
1.11 Software support	37
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	37
1.11.2 Support DVD information	37
Chapter 2	39
BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	40
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	41
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	42
2.2 BIOS setup program	45
2.3 Main menu	49
2.3.1 System Language	49
2.3.2 System Date	49
2.3.3 System Time	49
2.3.4 Security	49
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	51
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner	51
2.4.2 Memory Frequency	52
2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode	52
2.4.4 OC Tuner	52
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control	52
2.4.6 CPU Power Management	52
2.4.7 Offset Mode Sign	53
2.4.8 DRAM Voltage	54
2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage	54
2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage	54
2.4.11 PCH Voltage	54
2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration	54
2.4.13 Auto PSI	54
2.4.14 CPU Spread Spectrum	54
2.5 Advanced menu	55
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	55
2.5.2 System Agent Configuration	57
2.5.3 PCH Configuration	57
2.5.4 SATA Configuration	57
2.5.5 USB Configuration	58
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	58
2.5.7 APM	59
2.6 Monitor menu	61
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature	61
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed	61
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control	62
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control	62
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	63
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support	63
2.7 Boot menu	64
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State	64
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo	64
2.7.3 Option ROM Messages	64
2.7.4 Setup Mode	64
2.7.5 Boot Option Priorities	65
2.7.6 Boot Override	65
2.8 Tools menu	66
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	66
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	66
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	66

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Intel

H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4)

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.

•

You must install Windows

XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA

hard disk drives.

•

When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the

SATA Mode

item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode].

See section

2.5.4 SATA Conﬁguration

for details.

P8H61 Series

SATA3G_2

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA3G_4

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

SATA3G_1

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

SATA3G_3

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

P8H61 Series SATA connectors

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of

these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system

chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 speciﬁcation that supports up to

480 Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

The USB module cable is purchased separately.

P8H61 Series

USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

USB910

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB78

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB56

PIN 1

P8H61 Series USB2.0 connectors