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.../or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either
(1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to, by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc...
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Contents
Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8H61-M LE Series specifications summary...ix
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...
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...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance ... from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling...
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... you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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...
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... Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. P8H61-M LE: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) P8H61-M LE/USB3...
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... (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS features 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
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... 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...
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... using a 32-bit Windows® OS. -I nstall 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 maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs...
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...Configuring an expansion card
1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5
The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic...
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...ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices.
• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB...
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... RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND
P8H61-M LE/USB3 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.
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of...
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... notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
Support DVD information
To run the Support DVD
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to display their respective menus...
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• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ASUS Update utility
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
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... BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it.
Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder Info 02/17/11 10:23p 4194304 P8H61MLE.ROM VER: 0302 DATE: 02/18/2011
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port...
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... 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 P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for P8H61-M LE/USB3).
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...
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... 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 SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB...
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... system chassis.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability...
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... Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set...
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... Mode, do any of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST.
Boot Option Priorities
2.7.6
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.
Boot Override
2-26
ASUS P8H61-M LE Series
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...details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2.
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
2.8.2
ASUS SPD Information
DIMM Slot # [Slot 1]
Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2]
2.8.3
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile...