Asus P8H61-I User Manual

P8H61-I

Motherboard

E6347

First Edition (V1) January 2011

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Contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... vi

Safety information ..................................................................................... vii

About this guide ........................................................................................ vii

P8H61-I specications summary ............................................................... ix

Chapter 1 Product introduction

1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-2

1.2.1 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-2

1.2.2 Layout contents ............................................................... 1-2

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-3

1.4 System memory ........................................................................... 1-3

1.4.1 Overview ......................................................................... 1-3

1.4.2 Memory congurations .................................................... 1-4

1.5 Expansion slots ............................................................................ 1-8

1.5.1 Installing an expansion card ........................................... 1-8

1.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ....................................... 1-8

1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot ....................................................... 1-8

1.6 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 1-9

1.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-10

1.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-10

1.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-12

1.8 Software support ........................................................................ 1-17

1.8.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-17

1.8.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-17

1.8.3 ASUS @Vibe ................................................................ 1-18

Chapter 2 BIOS information

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

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

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

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

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

2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-7

2.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-11

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Contents

2.3.1 System Language [English] ...........................................2-11

2.3.2 System Date ..................................................................2-11

2.3.3 System Time ..................................................................2-11

2.3.4 Security ..........................................................................2-11

2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 2-13

2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] ............................................. 2-13

2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] ............................................. 2-14

2.4.3 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] ........................................ 2-14

2.4.4 GPU Boost .................................................................... 2-14

2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control ................................................... 2-14

2.4.6 CPU Power Management ............................................. 2-14

2.4.7 DRAM Voltage [Auto] .................................................... 2-15

2.4.8 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] ............................................. 2-15

2.4.9 iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+] ............................................ 2-15

2.4.10 VCCIO Voltage [Auto] ................................................... 2-16

2.4.11 VCCSA Voltage [Auto] .................................................. 2-16

2.4.12 PCH Voltage [Auto] ....................................................... 2-16

2.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-16

2.5.1 Trusted Computing ........................................................ 2-17

2.5.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 2-17

2.5.3 System Agent Conguration ......................................... 2-18

2.5.4 PCH Conguration ........................................................ 2-18

2.5.5 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 2-19

2.5.6 USB Conguration ........................................................ 2-19

2.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 2-20

2.5.8 APM .............................................................................. 2-21

2.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-22

2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] ...... 2-22

2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] .. 2-22

2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ...................................... 2-23

2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ................................. 2-23

2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage .. 2-23

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

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

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

Contents

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

2.7.3 Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] ...................................... 2-25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole ......................................................... 2-26

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

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult 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 with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions 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.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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 qualied service

technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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 nd more information

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

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software

products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

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

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

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P8H61-I specications summary

CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™

Chipset Intel® H61 Express Chipset Memory 2 x U-DIMM, maximum 16GB, DDR3 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC,

Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot Graphics Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

Storage Intel® H61 Express Chipset:

LAN Realtek® RTL8111E Gigabit LAN controller Audio VIA® 8-channel* High Denition Audio CODEC

USB - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (the back panel)

i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU tpyes. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.

un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List).

*** 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.

Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048 x 1530 @75Hz

Max. UMA memory: 1748MB

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

- Supports AHCI Mode (in Windows® 7/Vista)

- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking

- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel)

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P8H61-I specications summary

Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port

Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

BIOS features 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,

Manageability

Accessories 2 x Serial ATA cables

Support DVD Drivers

Form factor

1 x HDMI output port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 3 x Audio jacks

4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x 4 pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4 pin Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector

ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5

WOL by PME, PXE

1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD

ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Mini-ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6.75 in (17.1 cm x 17.1 cm)

* Specications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1

SB_PWR

Standby Power Powered Off

OFF

P8H61-I

P8H61-I Onboard LED

Product introduction

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H61-I motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in

your motherboard package. Refer to page x for the list of accessories.

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

1.1 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.

Onboard LED

This 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 must 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.

1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction

P8H61-I

PCI1EX16

USB1112

USB910

AAFP

RTL

8111E

ASM 1042

ATX12V

EATXPWR

F_PANEL

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

VIA

VT1708S

EPU

8756E

32Mb BIOS

SB_PWR

CLRTC

SPDIF_OUT

17.1cm(6.75in)

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

AUDIO

LAN1_USB3_12

KB_USB56

USB34

HDMI

LGA1155

DVI_VGA

Intel

H61

521 3

1011 9

1.2 Motherboard overview

1.2.1 Motherboard layout

Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.

1.2.2 Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page

1. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112)

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

3. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 1-3 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-9

4. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4)

5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)

6. DDR3 U-DIMM slots 1-3

Place four 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.

ASUS P8H61-I 1-2

1-16 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-15

1-12 8. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-1

1-14 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-13

1-13 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-16

P8H61-I

P8H61-I 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B1

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 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.

1.4 System memory

1.4.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) unbuffered Dual Inline Memory Modules (U-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 gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1

Channel B DIMM_B1

1.4.2 Memory congurations

You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 U-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 conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• 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

- 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 efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (2 U-DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

OS.

ASUS P8H61-I 1-4

P8H67-I Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3-1333 MHz capability

DIMM socket

Vendors Part No. Size

A-Data AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C

A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • A-Data AD31333002GOU 2GB DS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C

A-Data AD31333G002GMU 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS APACER AM5D5808DEWSBG - - • • Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 - • •

CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • • CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9 1GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • • CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1GB DS Corsair - - - • • CORSAIR CMD24GX3M6A1333C9(XMP) 24GB(6x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • CORSAIR CM3X2048-1333C9DHX 2GB DS - - - CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • Crucial CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V • • ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK(XMP) 1GB SS G.SKILL - - - • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T-3GBNQ 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 1GB DS G.SKILL - - G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-4GBHK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5V • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • GEIL GET316GB1333C9QC 16GB ( 4x

GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • GEIL GV34GB1333C7DC 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5V GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24 1.3V(low

GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS HYNIX H5TC1G83TFRH9A - 1.35V(low

HYNIX HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 2GB SS HYNIX H5TQ2G83BFRH9C - - • • Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS HYNIX H5TC1G83TFRH9A - 1.35V(low

HYNIX HMT351U6BFR8C-H9 4GB DS HYNIX H5TQ2G83BFRH9C - - • • KINGMAX FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES 1GB SS KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A - - • • KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KF9 CAES 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FMFXF-DXX-15A - - • • KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9 NAES 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-

KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 NEES 2GB DS KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A - - • •

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB SS HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 - • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G(low prole) 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5V • • Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 9 1.5V • •

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E0903

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V

BXX-15A

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DIMM socket

Vendors Part No. Size

Kingston KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7 1.65V • • Kingston KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 XMP 1.25V • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G(low prole) 4GB DS HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 1.5V • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • • MICRON MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1 1GB SS MICRON D9LGQ - - • • Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS MICRON D9LGK - - • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • MICRON MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1 4GB DS MICRON D9LGK - - • • OCZ OCZ3G1333LV3GK 3GB(3 x 1GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • OCZ OCZ3F13334GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.7V • • OCZ OCZ3G13334GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.7V • • OCZ OCZ3G1333LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • • OCZ OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • OCZ OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.75V • • OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • • OCZ OCZ3P1333LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • OCZ OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-20 1.60V • • OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB ( 2x

OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK 8GB ( 2x

PSC AL7F8G73D-DG1 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3DGF 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • PSC AL7F8G73F-DJ2 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • • PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • PSC AL8F8G73F-DJ2 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • • SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - • • Super

W1333UA1GH 1GB SS HYNIX H5TQ1G83TFR 9 - • •

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W1333X2G8(XMP) 1GB SS - - 8 - • •

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W1333UB2GS 2GB DS Samsung K4B1G0846F 9 - • •

Talent Super

W1333UB4GS 4GB DS Samsung K4B2G0846C - - • •

Talent Super

W1333UX6GM 6GB(3x 2GB) DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT. 9-9-9-24 1.5V • •

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Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • •

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DDR3-1066 MHz capability

DIMM socket

Vendors Part No. Size

Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low voltage) • • ELPIDA EBJ11UD8BAFA-AE-E 1GB DS Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E - - • • ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low voltage) • • KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G 1GB SS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 7 1.5V • • KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 1.5V • • KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V • • Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-

1G1F1

OCZ OCZ3G1066LV4GK 4GB(2 x

SS/DSChip

2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • •

DS Micron 9BF27D9KPV 7-7-7-201.65V • •

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Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided

DIMM support:

• 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory

conguration.

• 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the black slots as one pair of

dual-channel memory conguration.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

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DIMMs

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1.5 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.

1.5.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

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

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

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is completely

seated on the slot.

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

6. Replace the system cover.

1.5.2 Conguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.

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

2. Assign an IRQ to the card.

3. 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, conicts will arise between the two PCI

groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic

cards complying with the PCI Express specications.

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