ASUS P8H61-M2-TPM-SI, P8H61-M2-C-SI, P8H61-M2-SI User Manual

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI P8H61-M2/SI P8H61-M2/C/SI

Motherboard

E7818

Second Edition (V2)

October 2012

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Contents

Safety information.......................................................................................	vi
About this guide.........................................................................................	vii
P8H61-M2 series specifications 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 configurations . ...................................................	1-4
1.5	Expansion slots............................................................................		1-7
	1.5.1	Installing an expansion card ............................................	1-7
	1.5.2	Configuring an expansion card ........................................	1-7
	1.5.3	PCI slots . .........................................................................	1-7
	1.5.4	PCI Express x1 slot . ........................................................	1-7
	1.5.5	PCI Express x16 slot . ......................................................	1-7
1.6	Jumpers	.........................................................................................	1-8
1.7	Connectors....................................................................................		1-9
	1.7.1 ..............................................................	Rear panel ports	1-9
	1.7.2 ........................................................	Internal connectors	1-10
1.8	Software ........................................................................support		1-16
	1.8.1 .......................................	Installing an operating system	1-16
	1.8.2 ...............................................	Support DVD information	1-16

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 BIOS Updater.......................................................	2-3
2.2	BIOS setup program.....................................................................		2-6
2.3	Main menu...................................................................................		2-10

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Contents

	2.3.1	System Language [English]...........................................	2-10
	2.3.2	System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx].......................................	2-10
	2.3.3	System Time [xx:xx:xx]..................................................	2-10
	2.3.4	Security..........................................................................	2-10
2.4	Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................		2-12
	2.4.1	Memory Frequency [Auto].............................................	2-12
	2.4.2	iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto].........................................	2-12
	2.4.3	GPU Boost.....................................................................	2-12
	2.4.4	DRAM Timing Control....................................................	2-13
	2.4.5	CPU Power Management..............................................	2-13
2.5	Advanced menu..........................................................................		2-14
	2.5.1	Trusted Computing........................................................	2-14
	2.5.2	CPU Configuration.........................................................	2-14
	2.5.3	SystemAgent Configuration..........................................	2-16
	2.5.4	PCH Configuration.........................................................	2-16
	2.5.5	SATAConfiguration........................................................	2-16
	2.5.6	USB Configuration.........................................................	2-17
	2.5.7	Onboard Devices Configuration....................................	2-17
	2.5.8	APM...............................................................................	2-19
2.6	Monitor menu..............................................................................		2-20
	2.6.1	CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]......	2-20

2.6.2CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]2-20

	2.6.3	CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled].......................................	2-21
	2.6.4	Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]..................................	2-21
	2.6.5	CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage...	2-22
	2.6.6	Anti Surge Support [Enabled]........................................	2-22
2.7	Boot menu...................................................................................		2-23
	2.7.1	Bootup NumLock State [On]..........................................	2-23
	2.7.2	Full Screen Logo [Enabled]...........................................	2-23
	2.7.3	Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]......................................	2-24
	2.7.4	Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]...........................	2-24
	2.7.5	Setup Mode [EZ Mode]..................................................	2-24
	2.7.6	Boot Option Priorities.....................................................	2-24
	2.7.7	Boot Override................................................................	2-24
2.8	Tools menu..................................................................................		2-25

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Contents

	2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility....................................................		2-25
	2.8.2	ASUS SPD Information.................................................	2-25
	2.8.3	ASUS O.C. Profile.........................................................	2-25
2.9	Exit menu.....................................................................................		2-26

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.

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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.

Where to find 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 flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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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.

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-M2 series specifications summary

CPU	LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™
		Core™ 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 types.
Chipset	** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
	Intel® H61 Express Chipset
Memory	Dual-channel memory architecture
		- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC
		DDR3 1333/1066MHz memory modules
		- Supports up to 16GB* system memory
	*	- Support Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
		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.
	**	Refer to www.asus.com 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®
Expansion slots		32-bit operating system.
	1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot
	1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
Graphics	2 x PCI slot
	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
Storage	-	Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2
	Intel® H61 Express Chipset:
		- 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports (blue)
LAN	Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller

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P8H61-M2 series specifications summary

Audio

USB

ASUS Special features

Internal connectors

Rear panel ports

BIOS features

Accessories

Support DVD

Form factor

VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel Audio CODEC - S/PDIF out header

- Supports Jack-Dection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel JackRetasking (HD only)

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

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

GPU Boost

ASUS Anti-Surge protection

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS MyLogo 2

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 Chassis intrusion connector

1 x TPM IC onboard (P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only)

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

32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI 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 User Manual

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)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1

Product introduction

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for the list of accessories.

P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI, P8H61-M2/SI and P8H61M2/C/SI three models. The layouts vary from models. The layout illustrations in this user manual are for P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only.

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

1.1Before 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

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 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.

SB_PWR

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI

ON OFF

Standby Power Powered Off

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Onboard LED

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1.2Motherboard overview

1.2.1Motherboard 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		3	2				4							5
						22.9cm(9.0in)
	KB_USB56						CPU_FAN
															TPM
																		COM1

		EPU
	DVI						Super I/O
		ATX12V
	1442		module)	module)	module)	module)
			pin	pin	pin	pin
	ASM							6
			-	-	-	-
Place this side towards	VGA	LGA1155	A1(64bit, 240	A2(64bit, 240	B1(64bit, 240	B2(64bit, 240		LPT
the rear of the chassis.			_	_	_	_		24.4cm(9.6in)
	USB34		DIMMDDR3	DIMMDDR3	DIMMDDR3	DIMMDDR3	EATXPWR
	LAN1_USB12	CHA_FAN
		Lithium Cell
		CMOS Power						1
	AUDIO
		PCIEX16_1

8111E

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI

RTL

PCI1

Intel®

ASM

PCI2

H61

1083

SATA3G_3

SATA3G_1

SPDIF_OUT

PCIEX1_1

VIA

1708S

F_PANEL

SATA3G_4

SATA3G_2

USB910

SB_PWR

USB78

AAFP

CLRTC SPEAKER

32Mb BIOS

CHASSIS

7

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

Place eight 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.

The TPM chip is available in P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only.

1.2.2Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED		Page	Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED		Page
1.	ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)	1-10	9.	System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)	1-12
2.	CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin	1-11	10 Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER)		1-14
	CHA_FAN)
3.	LGA775 CPU socket	1-3	11.	Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)	1-8
4.	DDR3 DIMM slots	1-3	12.	Standby power LED (SB_PWR)	1-1
5.	Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)	1-11	13.	USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910)	1-14
6.	LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)	1-12	14.	Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)	1-13
7.	Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)	1-15	15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)		1-15
8.	Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G1-4)	1-13

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1.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)

This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core™i5/ Core™i3 processors.

•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.

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

1.4System memory

1.4.1Overview

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:

DIMM A1	DIMM A2	DIMM B1	DIMM B2
P8H61-M2/TPM/SI

Channel	Sockets
Channel A	DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
Channel B	DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

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1.4.2Memory configurations

You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• You may install varying memory sizes in ChannelAand 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.

•For dual-channel configuration, you can:

-Install the memory modules from the blue slots;

-Install two identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2; or

-Install four identical DIMMs in all four slots; or

-Install one identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (black) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (blue).

•Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended 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 either 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 memory on the motherboard.

•This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less.

P8H61-M2 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3-1066MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	Chip Brand	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support
								(Optional)
			DS
								1 DIMM	2 DIMM	4 DIMM
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	EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F	2GB	DS	ELPIDA	J1108EDSE-DJ-F -		1.35V(low	•	•
							voltage)
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	2GB	DS	Micron	9HF22D9KPT	7	-	•	•

1-4	ASUS P8H61-M2 Series

DDR3-1333MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support
								(Optional)
			DS	Brand
								1 DIMM	2 DIMM 4 DIMM
A-Data	AD31333G001GOU	3GB(3 x	SS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65-1.85V		•	•
		1GB)
A-Data	AD31333002GOU	2GB	DS	A-Data	AD30908C8D-151C	-	-	•	•
					E0903
A-Data	AXDU1333GC2G9-	4GB(2 x	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.25V-1.35V(low		•	•
	2G(XMP)	2GB)					voltage)
A-Data	AD63I1C1624EV	4GB	DS	A-Data	3CCA-1509A	-	-	•	•
Apacer	78.A1GC6.9L1	2GB	DS	Apacer	AM5D5808DEWSBG	-	-	•	•
Apacer	78.A1GC6.9L1	2GB	DS	Apacer	AM5D5808FEQSBG	9	-	•	•
Apacer	78.B1GDE.9L10C	4GB	DS	Apacer	AM5D5908CEHSBG	-	-	•	•
CORSAIR	TWIN3X2048-	2GB(2 x	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.50V		•	•
	1333C9DHX G	1GB)
Crucial	CT25664BA1339.16FF	2GB	DS	Micron	9KF27D9KPT	9	-	•	•
Crucial	BL25664BN1337.16FF	6GB(3 x	DS	-	-	7-7-7-24	1.65V	•	•
	(XMP)	2GB)
ELPIDA	EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F	2GB	DS	ELPIDA	J1108EDSE-DJ-F	-	1.35V(low	•	•
							voltage)
G.SKILL	F3-10600CL8D-	1GB	SS	G.SKILL	-	-	-	•	•
	2GBHK(XMP)
G.SKILL	F3-10666CL7T-	3GB(3 x	SS	-	-	7-7-7-18	1.5~1.6V	•	•
	3GBPK(XMP)	1GB)
G.SKILL	F3-10666CL8D-	4GB(2 x	DS	-	-	8-8-8-8-24	XMP 1.35V	•	•
	4GBECO(XMP)	2GB)
Hynix	HMT325U6BFR8C-H9	2GB	SS	Hynix	H5TQ2G83BFRH9C	-	-		•	•
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-	-	-		•	•
					BXX-15A
Kingmax	FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES	4GB	DS	Kingmax	KFC8FNMXF-	-	-	•	•
					BXX-15A
KINGSTON	KVR1333D3N9/2G( )	2GB	DS	ELPIDA	J1108BDBG-DJ-F	9	1.5V	•	•
KINGSTON	KHX1333C7D3K2/	4GB(2 x	DS	-	-	7	1.65V	•	•
	4GX(XMP)	2GB)
Micron	MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1	1GB	SS	Micron	OJD12D9LGQ	-	-	•	•
OCZ	OCZ3P1333LV4GK	4GB(2 x	DS	-	-	7-7-7-20	1.65V	•	•
		2GB)
OCZ	OCZ3G1333LV6GK	6GB(3 x	DS	-	-	9-9-9-20	1.65V	•	•
		2GB)
OCZ	OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP)	6GB(3 x	DS	-	-	8-8-8-20	1.60V	•	•
		2GB)
PSC	AL7F8G73F-DJ2	1GB	SS	PSC	A3P1GF3FGF	-	-	•	•
SAMSUNG	M378B5273CH0-CH9	4GB	DS	SAMSUNG	K4B2G0846C	-	-	•	•
Super	W1333UA1GH	1GB	SS	Hynix	H5TQ1G83TFR	9	-	•	•
Talent
Transcend	TS256MLK64V3U	2GB	DS	Micron	9GF27D9KPT	-	-	•	•

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The following table shows the way to use DIMM slots:

	DIMM_A1		DIMM_A2	DIMM_B1	DIMM-B2
1			SS
2					SS
3			SS		SS
4			DS
5					DS
6			DS		DS
7	SS		SS	SS	SS
	SS: Single -sided			DS: Double-sided

SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided

DIMM support:

• A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration.

• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration.

• C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration.

• For better performance of memory, we recommend that you use the blue slots first.

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

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1.5Expansion 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.

1.5.1Installing 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 firmly 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.

1.5.2Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure 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, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

1.5.3PCI slots

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

1.5.4PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

1.5.5PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI

Express specifications.

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1.6Jumpers

1.Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

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.

	CLRTC
1	2	2	3
P8H61-M2/TPM/SI
Normal		Clear RTC
(Default)

P8H61-M2/TPM/SI 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 <Del> 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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