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P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0

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Contents

Safety information ......................................................................................vi

About this guide .........................................................................................vi

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary ...................................viii

Chapter 1:

1.1

1.2

1.3

Welcome! ......................................................................................1-1

Package contents .........................................................................1-1

Special features ............................................................................1-1

1.3.1

1.3.2

Product highlights ...........................................................1-1

Innovative ASUS features ...............................................1-3

Product introduction

1.4

1.5

Before you proceed .....................................................................1-5

Motherboard overview .................................................................1-6

1.5.1

1.5.2

1.5.3

1.5.4

1.6.1

1.6.2

1.6.3

1.7.1

1.7.2

1.7.3

1.7.4

1.8.1

1.8.2

1.8.3

1.8.4

1.8.5

Placement direction ........................................................1-6

Screw holes ....................................................................1-6

Motherboard layout .........................................................1-7

Layout contents ...............................................................1-7

Installing the CPU ...........................................................1-8

Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ...............................1-11

Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .........................1-12

Overview .......................................................................1-13

Memory configurations ..................................................1-14

Installing a DIMM ..........................................................1-18

Removing a DIMM ........................................................1-18

Installing an expansion card .........................................1-19

Configuring an expansion card .....................................1-19

PCI slots ........................................................................1-19

PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................1-19

PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................1-19

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................1-8

1.7 System memory .........................................................................1-13

1.8 Expansion slots ..........................................................................1-19

1.9

1.10

Jumpers ......................................................................................1-20

Connectors .................................................................................1-21

1.10.1

1.10.2

Rear panel ports ...........................................................1-21

Internal connectors .......................................................1-22

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Contents

1.11 Software support ........................................................................1-28

1.11.1

1.11.2

Installing an operating system ......................................1-28

Support DVD information ..............................................1-28

Chapter 2:

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................2-1

2.1.1

2.1.2

2.1.3

2.1.4

ASUS Update utility ........................................................2-1

ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................2-2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................2-3

ASUS BIOS Updater .......................................................2-4

BIOS information

2.2

2.3

BIOS setup program ....................................................................2-6

Main menu ..................................................................................2-10

2.3.1

2.3.2

2.3.3

2.3.4

2.4.1

2.4.2

2.4.3

2.4.4

2.4.5

2.5.1

2.5.2

2.5.3

2.5.4

2.5.5

2.5.6

2.5.7

2.5.8

2.5.9

2.6.1

2.6.2

System Language [English] ..........................................2-10

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .......................................2-10

System Time [xx:xx:xx] .................................................2-10

Security .........................................................................2-10

ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] ....................2-12

Memory Frequency [Auto] .............................................2-12

GPU Boost ....................................................................2-12

DRAM Timing Control ...................................................2-13

CPU Power Management .............................................2-13

Trusted Computing ........................................................2-14

CPU Configuration ........................................................2-14

PCH Configuration ........................................................2-16

SATA Configuration .......................................................2-17

System Agent Configuration .........................................2-17

USB Configuration ........................................................2-18

Onboard Devices Configuration ....................................2-18

APM ..............................................................................2-19

Network Stack ...............................................................2-20

CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] ......2-21

2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................2-12

2.5 Advanced menu .........................................................................2-14

2.6 Monitor menu .............................................................................2-21

CPU / Chassis Fan Speed ............................................2-21

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Contents

2.6.3

2.6.4

2.6.5

2.7

2.6.6

2.7.1

2.7.2

2.7.3

2.7.4

2.7.5

2.7.6

2.7.7

2.7.8

2.8

2.7.9

2.8.1

2.8.2

2.9

2.8.3

CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage ..2-21

CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ......................................2-22

Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] .................................2-22

Anti Surge Support [Enabled] .......................................2-23

Bootup NumLock State [On] .........................................2-24

Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ...........................................2-24

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] .......................................2-24

Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ...........................2-25

Setup Mode [EZ Mode] .................................................2-25

UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy] ....2-25

PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM] ..................................2-25

Boot Option Priorities ....................................................2-25

Boot Override ................................................................2-25

ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................2-26

ASUS SPD Information .................................................2-26

ASUS O.C. Profile .........................................................2-26

Boot menu ..................................................................................2-24

Tools menu .................................................................................2-26

Exit menu ....................................................................................2-27

Appendices

Notices .......................................................................................................A-1

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•

To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet

before relocating the system.

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables

for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,

disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all

power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices

could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not

sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power

company.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals

that came with the package.

Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power

cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area

where it may become wet.

Place the product on a stable surface.

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service

technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

•

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it

supports.

Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used

throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to

complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Where to find more information

ASUS websites

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software

updates.

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software

products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the

standard package.

Typography

Bold text

Italics

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: means that you must press the Enter or

Return key.

If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: ++

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P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary

CPULGA1155 socket for Intel

3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 /

Pentium

/ Celeron

processors

Supports 22/32nm CPU

Supports Intel

Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

* The Intel

Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the

CPU types.

** Refer to for Intel

CPU support list.

Intel

H61 Express Chipset

4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1800

(O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered

memory

Dual-channel memory architecture

Supports Intel

Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

* DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported

by Intel

3rd generation processors.

** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics

of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one

DIMM per channel. Refer to Memory QVL for details.

*** R efer to for the Memory QVL (Qualified

Vendors Lists).

**** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more,

Windows

32-bit operating system may only recognize less

than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system

memory if you are using a Windows

32-bit operating system.

1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

2 x PCI slots

* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel

3rd generation Core™

processors.

Integrated Intel

HD Graphics

- Supports single link DVI with max. resolution up to 1920 x

1200 @60Hz

- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048 x 1536

@75Hz

- Supports DirectX 10.1

Intel

H61 Express Chipset:

- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue)

- Supports Intel

Smart Response Technology*

* Supports on Intel

Core

processor family with Windows

operating systems.

Realtek

8111F Gigabit LAN controller

VIA

VT1708S 8-channel* Audio CODEC

- S/PDIF out header

- Supports Jack-Dection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-

Retasking (HD only)

* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to

support an 8-channel audio output.

(continued on the next page)

Chipset

Memory

Expansion slots

Graphics

Storage

LAN

Audio

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P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary

USB

ASUS Special

features

10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back

panel)

ASUS Anti-Surge protection

ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth

domination for top network program in use

ASUS EPU (Lite)

GPU Boost

ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS MyLogo 2

* The Network iControl feature does not support Windows

XP/Vista operating systems.

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1

ports

1 x System panel connector

1 x S/PDIF Out connector

4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x CPU fan connector

1 x Chassis fan connector

1 x COM connector

1 x LPT connector

1 x TPM IC onboard

1 x Speaker header

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

1 x D-Sub port

1 x DVI port

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

3 x Audio jacks

64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS

v2.5, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS

2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables

1 x I/O shield

1 x User Manual

1 x Support DVD

Drivers

ASUS Update

ASUS Utilities

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.8 in (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm)

Internal connectors

Rear panel ports

BIOS features

Accessories

Support DVD

Form factor

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1

1.1 Welcome!

Product introduction

Thank you for buying an ASUS

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another

standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in

your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 motherboard

2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables

1 x I/O shield

ASUS motherboard support DVD

User Manual

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

Cables

Accessories

Application DVD

Documentation

If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3

1.3.1

Special features

Product highlights

LGA1155 socket for Intel

3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 /

Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium

/ Celeron

Processors

This motherboard supports the Intel

3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/

i3/Pentium

/Celeron

processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU,

memory, and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard

graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3

memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics

performance. Intel

3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium

/Celeron

processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in

the world.

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Intel

H61 Express Chipset

The Intel

H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to

support the new 1155 socket Intel

3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 /

Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium

/ Celeron

processors. It provides

improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, which allows

increased bandwidth and stability.

Dual-Channel DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) /

1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz support

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer

rates of 2200 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333/

1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D

graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3

architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost

system performance.

PCI Express

3.0

PCI Express

3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with

improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of the

current PCIe 2.0. The total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum

of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). As such, PCIe

3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with the

convenience and seamless transition offerred by complete backward

compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become

a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic

performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them.

* PCI 3.0 speed is supported by Intel

3rd generation Core™ processors.

Gigabit LAN solution

The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is

enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power

management for advanced operating systems.

Intel

Smart Response Technology

SSD Speed with HDD Capacity

Intel

Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance.

It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as

a cache for frequently accessed data. Key benefits include reduced load

and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination

of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD

performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than a

hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS eco-

friendly computing.

* Intel

Smart Response Technology is supported by 3

/ 2

generation Intel

** Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel

Smart

Response Technology. The capacity of the SSD is reserved for caching

function.

Core™ processor family on Windows

7™ operating systems.

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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features

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 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

- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and

troubleshooting

- New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

- ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing

memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult

POST situations.

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 Anti-Surge Protection

This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard

from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply

(PSU).

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GPU Boost

GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best

graphics performance. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and

voltage adjustments. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles

also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades.

EPU

Energy Efficiency All Around

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.

ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan 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.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to

restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB

flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without

using an OS-based utility.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings

when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the

need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut

down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the

CPU parameters to their default settings.

ErP ready

The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP)

ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency

requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with

ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient

products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon

footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

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1.4 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change

any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded

object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to

static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the

bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is

switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may

cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

Standby Power LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system

is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down

the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard

component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

SB_PWR

Standby Power

OFF

Powered Off

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Onboard LED

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1.5 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the

motherboard fits into it.

Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.5.1

When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct

orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in

the image below.

Placement direction

1.5.2

Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Screw holes

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0

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1.5.3 Motherboard layout

22.4cm(8.8in)

3245

KB_USB56

CPU_FAN

COM1

Super

I/O

ATX12V

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

LPT

USB3_E12

LAN_USB12

CHA_FAN

(

)

LGA1155

AUDIO

PCIEX16

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0

PCI1

ASM

1083

PCI2

Intel

H61

SATA3G_3SATA3G_1

PCIEX1_1

USB910

AAFP

USB78

F_PANEL

SATA3G_4SATA3G_2

1.5.4 Layout contents

PageConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED

1-22

1-23

1-8

1-13

1-23

1-24

1-25

8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)

9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

11. Standby power LED (SB_PWR)

12. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910)

13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

Page

1-24

1-26

1-20

1-5

1-26

1-25

1-27

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED

1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,

4-pin ATX12V)

2. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin

CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)

3. Intel

LGA1155 CPU socket

4. DDR3 DIMM slots

5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

6. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)

7. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4)

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel

3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium

/ Celeron

processors.

Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the

socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing,

or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.

ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the

LGA1155 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from

incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP

cap.

1.6.1

To install a CPU:

Installing the CPU

Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155

2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A),

and then move it to the right (B) until it is

released from the retention tab.

To prevent damage to the socket pins,

do not remove the PnP cap unless

you are installing a CPU.

Load lever

Retention tab

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3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the

arrow until the load plate is completely

lifted.

Load plate

4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU

socket by lifting the tab only.

PnP cap

5. Position the CPU over the socket,

ensuring that the gold triangle is on the

bottom-left corner of the socket, and

then fit the socket alignment keys into

the CPU notches.

The CPU fits in only one correct

orientation. DO NOT force the CPU

into the socket to prevent bending

the connectors on the socket and

damaging the CPU!

CPU notches

Gold

triangle

mark

Alignment keys

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6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material

to the exposed area of the CPU that the

heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring

that it is spread in an even thin layer.

Some heatsinks come with pre-

applied thermal paste. If so, skip this

step.

The Thermal Interface Material is

toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If

it gets into your eyes or touches your

skin, wash it off immediately, and seek

professional medical help.

7. Close the load plate (A), and then push

down the load lever (B), ensuring that

the front edge of the load plate slides

under the retention knob (C).

8. Insert the load lever under the retention

tab.

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1.6.2

The Intel LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to

ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

• When you buy a boxed Intel

processor, the package includes the CPU fan and

heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel

-certified

multi-directional heatsink and fan.

• Your Intel

LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and

requires no tool to install.

• Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. The LGA1155 socket

is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension.

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have

properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install

the heatsink and fan assembly.

Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU

fan and heatsink assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed

CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match

the holes on the motherboard.

Orient the heatsink and fan assembly

such that the CPU fan cable is closest to

the CPU fan connector.

2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a

diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink

and fan assembly in place.

The type of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and

functions should remain the same. The illustration above is for reference only.

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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

CPU_FAN

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CPU fan connector

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if

you fail to plug this connector.

1.6.3

Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.

Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and

fan assembly from the motherboard.

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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan

assembly from the motherboard.

Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure

correct orientation when reinstalling.

1.7

1.7.1

System memory

Overview

This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules

(DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but

is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are

developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the

location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

Channel

Channel A

Channel B

Sockets

DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

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1.7.2

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM

sockets.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps

the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess

memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we

recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C)

from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.

• Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding

timing or the loaded XMP Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and

compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other

installed devices.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows

OS, when you install 4GB

or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be

about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the

following:

- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows

OS.

- Install a 64-bit Windows

OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the

motherboard.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less..

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect

(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.

Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a

lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a

higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency

adjustment.

• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

Memory configurations

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors

Corsair

GEIL

Kingmax

Transcend

PATRIOT

Part No.

CMGTX8(XMP)

F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP1.3)

F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP)

GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP)

FLLE88F-C8KKAA HAIS(XMP)

TX2400KLU-4GK(427652)(XMP)

TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP)

TX2400KLU-4GK(374243)(XMP)

PVV34G2400C9K(XMP)

Size

8GB (2GB x 4)

16GB(4GB x 4)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

2GB

4GB(2 x 2GB)

SS/Chip Chip

Timing

DSBrandNO.

Voltage

1.65V

1.8V

1.65V

10-12-10-27

11-11-11-31

9-11-9-28

9-11-9-27

10-11-10-30

9-11-9-27

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM2 DIMMs4 DIMMs

•••

••

•••

••

• DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel

3rd generation

processors.

• Due to Intel

2nd generation processors’ behavior, DDR3 2250 MHz and higher memory

frequencies runs at DDR3 2200 MHz as default. In addition, DDR3 2133 MHz runs at

2000 MHz and DDR3 1866 MHz runs at 1800 MHz as default.

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DDR3-2250 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors

Kingston

Part

KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP)4GB(2 x 2GB)DS

SS/DS

Chip

Brand

Chip Voltage

--1.65V

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM2 DIMMs4 DIMMs

••

DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors

GEIL

Kingmax

Part No.

GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP)

GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP)

FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP)

FLKE85F-B8KHA EEIH(XMP)

FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP)

Size

2GB

4GB

2GB

4GB(2 x 2GB)

SS/DS

Chip

Brand

Chip

9-10-9-28

9-11-9-28

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM2 DIMMs4 DIMMs

1.65V••

-••

1.5V-1.7V••

Voltage

DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors

Corsair

GEIL

Kingston

PATRIOT

Part No.

CMT16GX3M4X2133C9(XMP 1.3)

CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP)

CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP)

CMT8GX3M2B2133C9(XMP)

F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH(XMP1.3)

GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP)

GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP)

KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP)

KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP)

KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/8GX(XMP)

KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP)

PGD38G2133C11K(XMP)

Size

16GB ( 4GB x4 )

4GB(2x 2GB)

8GB ( 4GB x 2)

16GB ( 4GB x4 )

2GB

4GB(2 x 2GB)

4GB ( 2x 2GB )

4GB(2 x 2GB)

8GB(4 x 2GB)

8GB(4x 2GB)

16GB ( 4GB x4 )

SS/Chip Chip

Timing

DSBrandNO.

Voltage

1.50V

1.65V

1.50V

1.65V

9-11-10-27

9-10-9-24

9-10-9-27

9-11-9-27

9-11-10-28

9-9-9-28

9-11-9-27

11-11-11-30

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM2 DIMMs4 DIMMs

••

DDR3-2000 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors

Apacer

Corsair

GEIL

Kingston

Transcend

Asint

Part No.

5.9KD(XMP)

CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP)

CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP)

F3-16000CL9D-4GBFLS(XMP)

F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP)

F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS(XMP)

GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP)

KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP)

KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP)

KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP)

KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/6GX(XMP)

KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP)

TX2000KLN-8GK(XMP)

SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP)

Size

6GB(3 x 2GB)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

8GB(2 x 4GB)

4GB

SS/Chip

Chip NO.

DSBrand

HYNIX

H5TQ2G83BFR

H9C

DIMM socket support

Voltage

(Optional)

1 DIMM2 DIMMs4 DIMMs

9-9-9-271.65V••

10-10-10-271.50V•••

8-9-8-241.65V••

9-9-9-241.65V••

9-9-9-271.65V••

6-9-6-241.65V••

9-9-9-281.65V••

-1.65V••

91.65V••

-1.65V••

-1.6V••

Timing

-••

DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors

Corsair

Kingston

Part No.

CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)

CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP)

CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)

F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP1.3)

F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(XMP1.3)

F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP)

F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP)

KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP)

KHX1866C9D3K4/16GX(XMP)

KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP)

Size

4GB(2 x 2GB)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

8GB(2 x 4GB)

16GB(4GB x 4)

64GB(8GB x 8)

8GB(2 x 4GB)

8GB(2GB x 4)

3GB(3 x 1GB)

16GB(4GB x 4)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

Chip

SS/DS

Chip

BrandNO.

Timing

9-9-9-24

9-10-9-27

9-10-9-28

10-11-10-30

9-10-9-28

9-9-9-24

Voltage

1.65V

1.50V

1.5V

1.6V

1.65V

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1 DIMM2 DIMMs4 DIMMs

••

•

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DDR3-1600 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors

A-DATA

Corsair

Crucial

Kingmax

Kingston

Part No.

AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP)

TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP)

CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP)

BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP)

F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO(XMP)

F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP)

F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL(XMP)

F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP)

FLGD45F-B8MF7 MAEH(XMP)

FLGE85F-B8KJ9A FEIS(XMP)

KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP)

KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP)

Size

8GB(2 x 4GB)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

8GB(4 x 2GB)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

1GB

2GB

12GB(3x4GB)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

SS/DSChip Brand

Chip

9-9-9-24

8-8-8-24

9-9-9-24

7-7-8-24

7-8-7-24

9-9-9-24

9-9-9-27

Voltage

1.55V-1.75V

1.65V

XMP 1.35V

1.6V

1.5V

1.5V~1.6V

1.65V

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1 DIMM2 DIMMs4 DIMMs

••

•••

••

DDR3-1333 MHz capability (IVY Bridge CPU)

Vendors

A-DATA

Apacer

Corsair

Hynix

Kingmax

Kingston

Micron

PSC

Samsung

Part No.

AD63I1C1624EV

78.A1GC6.9L1

TR3X6G1333C9 G

CMD8GX3M4A1333C7

F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK(XMP)

F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP)

HMT125U6TFR8A-H9

FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES

KVR1333D3N9/1G(low profile)

KVR1333D3N9/2G

KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP)

MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1

AL7F8G73F-DJ2

AL8F8G73F-DJ2

M378B2873FHS-CH9

M378B5673FH0-CH9

Size

4GB

2GB

6GB(3x 2GB)

8GB(4 x 2GB)

1GB

8GB(2 x 4GB)

2GB

1GB

2GB

4GB(2 x 2GB)

2GB

1GB

2GB

1GB

2GB

SS/DS

Chip

Brand

A-Data

Apacer

Hynix

Kingmax

ELPIDA

Micron

PSC

Samsung

Chip NO.

3CCA-1509A

AM5D5808FEQSBG

H5TC1G83TFRH9A

KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A

J1108BDBG-DJ-F

J1108BDSE-DJ-F

OJD12D9LGK

A3P1GF3FGF

K4B1G0846F

Timing

9-9-9-24

7-7-7-20

7-7-7-21

Voltage

1.50V

1.60V

1.5V

1.35V(low

voltage)

1.5V

XMP 1.25V

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1 DIMM2 DIMMs4 DIMMs

••

•

DDR3-1333 MHz capability (Sandy Bridge CPU)

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

1 DIMM2 DIMMs4 DIMMs

A-DATAAM2U139C2P12GBSSADATA3CCD-1509A EL1127T--•••

Apacer78.A1GC6.9L12GBDSApacerAM5D5808DEWSBG--••

Apacer78.A1GC6.9L12GBDSApacerAM5D5808FEQSBG9-••

Apacer78.B1GDE.9L10C4GBDSApacerAM5D5908CEHSBG--••

CorsairTR3X6G1333C9 G6GB(3 x 2GB)SS--9-9-9-241.50V••

CorsairCMD8GX3M4A1333C78GB(4 x 2GB)DS--7-7-7-201.60V••

CrucialCT25664BA1339.16FF2GBDSMicron9KF27D9KPT9-••

3-10666CL8D-4GBECO(XMP)4GB(2 x 2GB)DS--8-8-8-24XMP 1.35V••

3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP)8GB(2 x 4GB)DS--7-7-7-211.5V••

GEILGV32GB1333C9DC2GB(2 x 1GB)DS--9-9-9-241.5V••

GEILGV34GB1333C9DC4GB(2 x 2GB)DS--9-9-9-241.5V••

GEILGVP34GB1333C7DC4GB(2 x 2GB)DS--7-7-7-241.5V••

HynixHMT325U6BFR8C-H92GBSSHynixH5TQ2G83BFRH9C--•••

1.35V(low

HynixHMT125U6TFR8A-H92GBDSHynixH5TC1G83TFRH9A-••

voltage)

KingmaxFLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES1GBSSKingmaxKKB8FNWBFGNX-27A--••

KingmaxFLFE85F-C8KF9 CAES2GBSSKingmaxKFC8FMFXF-DXX-15A--••

KingstonKVR1333D3N9/2G2GBDSKTCD1288JPNDPLD9U91.5V••

KingstonKHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP)4GB(2 x 2GB)DS--9XMP 1.25V••

MicronMT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M12GBSSMICRONIJM22 D9PFJ--•••

MicronMT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F12GBDSMicron9KF27D9KPT9-••

PSCAL7F8G73F-DJ21GBSSPSCA3P1GF3FGF--••

PSCAL8F8G73F-DJ22GBDSPSCA3P1GF3FGF--••

SamsungM378B2873FHS-CH91GBSSSamsungK4B1G0846F--••

SamsungM378B5773DH0-CH92GBSSSamsungK4B2G0846D--•••

SamsungM378B5673FH0-CH92GBDSSamsungK4B1G0846F--••

SamsungM378B5273CH0-CH94GBDSSamsungK4B2G0846C--••

Super TalentW1333UA1GH1GBSSHynixH5TQ1G83TFR9-•••

Super TalentW1333UX2G8(XMP)2GB(2 x 1GB)SS--8-••

Super TalentW1333UB2GS2GBDSSamsungK4B1G0846F9-••

TranscendTS1GLK64V3H8GBDSMicronIVD22D9PBC--••

VendorsPart

SS/Chip

DSBrand

Chip Voltage

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DDR3-1066 MHz capability (IVY Bridge CPU)

VendorsPart No.

Crucial

ELPIDA

Kingston

Micron

CT12864BA1067.8FF

CT25664BA1067.16FF

EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F

EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F

KVR1066D3N7/1G(low profile)

KVR1066D3N7/2G

MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1

MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1

SizeSS/DS

1GBSS

2GBDS

1GBSS

2GBDS

1GB

2GB

1GB

2GB

Chip

Brand

Chip NO.

9GF22D9KPT

9HF22D9KPT

TimingVoltage

1.35V(low

voltage)

1.35V(low

voltage)

1.5V

Micron

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM2 DIMMs4 DIMMs

•••

••

•

•ELPIDAJ1108EDSE-DJ-F-

ELPIDAJ1108EDSE-DJ-F-

ELPIDA

Micron

J1108BFSE-DJ-F

J1108BDSE-DJ-F

9GF22D9KPT

9HF22D9KPT

DDR3-1066 MHz capability (Sandy Bridge CPU)

VendorsPart No.

Crucial

ELPIDA

Kingston

Micron

CT12864BA1067.8FF

CT25664BA1067.16FF

EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F

KVR1066D3N7/1G(low profile)

KVR1066D3N7/2G

KVR1066D3N7/4G

MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1

MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1

SizeSS/DS

1GBSS

2GBDS

1GBSS

1GB

2GB

4GB

1GB

2GB

Chip

Brand

Chip NO.

9GF22D9KPT

9HF22D9KPT

J1108BFSE-DJ-F

J1108BDSE-DJ-F

H5TQ2G83AFR

9GF22D9KPT

9HF22D9KPT

TimingVoltage

1.35V(low

voltage)

1.5V

Micron

ELPIDA

Hynix

Micron

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM2 DIMMs4 DIMMs

•••

••

•

ELPIDAJ1108EDSE-DJ-F-

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided

DIMM support:

• 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory

configuration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.

• 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots

as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you

install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.

• 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two

pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.

• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.

• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load

the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.

• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

The following table shows how to use the DIMM slots:

DIMM_A1

7SS

SSSS

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1DIMM_B2

* SS: Single-sided DS: Double-sided

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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.

Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

Press the retaining clips outward to

unlock a DIMM socket.

Align a DIMM on the socket such that

the notch on the DIMM matches the

DIMM slot key on the socket.

Unlocked retaining clip

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into

a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket

until the retaining clips snap back in place

and the DIMM is properly seated.

Locked Retaining Clip

1.7.4

To remove a DIMM:

Removing a DIMM

Simultaneously press the retaining clips

outward to unlock the DIMM.

Support the DIMM lightly with your

fingers when pressing the retaining

clips. The DIMM might get damaged

when it flips out with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

DIMM notch

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1.8 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe

the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may

cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.8.1

To install an expansion card:

Installing an expansion card

Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and

make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later

use.

Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely

seated on the slot.

Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

Replace the system cover.

1.8.2

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for

information on BIOS setup.

Assign an IRQ to the card.

Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that

the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI

groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

Configuring an expansion card

1.8.3

The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that

comply with PCI specifications.

PCI slots

1.8.4

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that

comply with the PCI Express specifications.

PCI Express x1 slot

1.8.5

This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16

graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.

PCI Express x16 slot

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1.9

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can

clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing

the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in

CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

Jumpers

CLRTC

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Clear RTC RAM

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3

for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the ~~key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter~~

data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default

position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again

to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For

system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut

down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to

default values.

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1.10

1.10.1

Connectors

Rear panel ports

PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse.

LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through

a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link LED Speed LED

Status

OFF

Description

No link

Linked

Status

OFF

Description

ACT/LINK SPEED

LEDLED

ORANGE

BLINKINGData activity

ORANGE

GREEN

10Mbps connection

1Gbps connection

100Mbps connection

LAN port

Line In port (light blue).

This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio

sources.

Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4, 6, and

8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or

8-channel configuration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Port

Light Blue (Rear panel)

Lime (Rear panel)

Pink (Rear panel)

Lime (Front panel)

Headset 2-channel

Line In

Line Out

Mic In

—

4-channel

Rear Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Mic In

—

6-channel

Rear Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Bass/Center

—

8-channel

Rear Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Bass/Center

Side Speaker Out

To configure an 8-channel audio output:

Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio

output.

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USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other

VGA-compatible devices.

DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant

allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.

10. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to

USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

1.10.2

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are

designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and

push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

ATX12V

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

Internal connectors

EATXPWR

GND

+5 Volts

-5 Volts

GND

PSON#

GND

-12 Volts

+3 Volts

+12 Volts

+5V Standby

Power OK

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+3 Volts

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 ATX power connectors

• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU)

that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 or later version and provides a minimum

power of 400W.

• DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not

boot.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a

system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional

devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is

inadequate.

• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,

refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at .

com/PowerSupplyCalculator/?SLanguage=en-us for details.

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Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the

black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

CPU_FAN

CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)

CHA_FAN

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Fan connectors

DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside

the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not

place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

• The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.

• Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature.

The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the

connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The serial port module is purchased separately.

COM1

Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)

GND

+12V

Rotation

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector

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LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)

The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT is

standardized as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible

computers.

LPT

GND

SLIN#

INIT#

ERR#

AFD

SLCT

BUSY

ACK#

PD7

PD6

PD5

PD4

PD3

PD2

PD1

PD0

STB#

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 parallel port connector

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

F_PANEL

PLEDPWRBTN

System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)

PIN 1

+HDLED

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 System panel connector

• System power LED (2-pin PLED)

•

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED

cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system

power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED)

•

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable

to this connector. The HD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to

the HDD.

ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power button.

Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without

turning off the system power.

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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_3SATA3G_1

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

SATA3G_4SATA3G_2

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Intel

SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

• You must install Windows

XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA

hard disk drives.

• Due to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows

Vista / Windows

Please use IDE Mode on Windows

XP.

• [IDE] is the default SATA type. Under Windows

XP, there is no need to change the

SATA type.

• To configure the SATA type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA

Configuration > SATA Mode Selection.

• When using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows

Vista / Windows

7, set the SATA Mode

Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details.

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports

either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel

audio I/O module cable to this connector.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

AAFP

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Front panel audio connector

• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this

connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.

• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set

the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97

front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this

connector is set to [HD]. See section 2.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.

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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

480Mbps connection speed.

USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910)

USB910

USB78

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 USB2.0 connectors

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

motherboard!

The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker

allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER)

SPEAKER

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 speaker out connector

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10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.

SPDIF_OUT

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Digital audio connector

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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1.11

1.11.1

Software support

Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows

XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install

the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for

detailed information.

• Ensure that you install Windows

XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows

Vista

Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and

system stability.

1.11.2

The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software

applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the

ASUS website at for updates.

Support DVD information

To run the Support DVD

Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD

automatically displays the Specials screen. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and

Specials tabs to display their respective menus.

The following screen is for reference only.

Click an icon to

display Support DVD/

motherboard information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to

locate the file from the BIN folder. Double-click the to run

the DVD.

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Chapter 2

BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to

restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update

utility.

2.1.1

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard

BIOS in Windows

environment.

• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet

Service Provider (ISP).

• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

ASUS Update utility

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Specials menu appears.

Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Quit all Windows

applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS:

From the Windows

desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite

II to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears.

Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup

menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either of the

following methods:

Updating from the Internet

Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.

Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, then click Next.

From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click

Next.

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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update

the utility to avail all its features.

Updating from a BIOS file

Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.

Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.

2.1.2

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based

utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at

ASUS EZ Flash 2

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select

ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to enable it.

Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04

Flash Info

MODEL: P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0

File Path: fs0:

Drive

fs0:

Folder Info

04/20/12 09:47a 8390656

VER: 0304 DATE: 04/20/2012

Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

File Info

MODEL:

Help Info

VER: DATE

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit

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Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,

and then press .

Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform

the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

• This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.

Press to switch to the Drive field.

Press to switch to the Folder Info field.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot

failure!

2.1.3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file

when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS

file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS

file.

• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

• The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest

BIOS file from the ASUS website at .

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

Turn on the system.

Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the

BIOS file to the USB port.

The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility

reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.

The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause

system boot failure!

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2.1.4

The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also

allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or

gets corrupted during the updating process.

The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may

not be same as shown.

ASUS BIOS Updater

Before updating BIOS

Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and

single partition.

Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at

and save them on the USB flash drive.

NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS

Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format.

Booting the system in DOS environment

Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).

Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port.

Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS

Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the

optical drive as the boot device.

Please select boot device: