Asus P8H61-M LK User Manual
Motherboard
P8H61-M LK R2.0
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E7784
First Edition
October 2012
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
P8H61-M LK R2.0 specications summary .............................................................. ix
Package contents ....................................................................................................... xi
Product introduction
1.1 Special features ............................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.1 Product highlights ...........................................................................
1-1
1.2 Before you proceed ......................................................................................
1-4
1.3 Motherboard overview .................................................................................
1-5
1.3.1 Placement direction ........................................................................
1-5
1.3.2 Screw holes ....................................................................................
1-5
1.3.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................................
1-6
1.3.4 Layout contents ...............................................................................
1-6
1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ....................................................................
1-7
1.4.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................................
1-8
1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .................................
1-10
1.5 System memory ..........................................................................................
1-12
1.5.1 Overview .......................................................................................
1-12
1.5.2 Memory congurations ..................................................................
1-13
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................................
1-16
1.5.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................................
1-16
1.6 Expansion slots ..........................................................................................
1-17
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................................
1-17
1.6.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................................
1-17
1.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................................
1-17
1.6.4 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................................
1-17
1.7 Jumpers
.......................................................................................................1-18
1.8 Connectors ..................................................................................................
1-19
1.8.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................................
1-19
1.8.2 Internal connectors .......................................................................
1-20
1.9 Software support ........................................................................................
1-26
1.9.1 Installing an operating system ......................................................
1-26
1.9.2 Support DVD information ..............................................................
1-26
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
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2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................................2-3
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .......................................................................
2-4
2.2 BIOS setup program .....................................................................................
2-6
2.3 Main menu ...................................................................................................
2-10
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 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] ........................
2-12
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] .............................................................
2-13
2.4.3 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] ........................................................
2-13
2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control ...................................................................
2-13
2.4.5 CPU Power Management .............................................................
2-13
2.5 Advanced menu ..........................................................................................
2-15
2.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................................
2-16
2.5.2 PCH Conguration ........................................................................
2-17
2.5.3 SATA Conguration .......................................................................
2-18
2.5.4 System Agent Conguration .........................................................
2-18
2.5.5 USB Conguration ........................................................................
2-19
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................................
2-19
2.5.7 APM ..............................................................................................
2-20
2.5.8 Network Stack ...............................................................................
2-21
2.6 Monitor menu ..............................................................................................
2-21
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature
[xxxºC/xxxºF]...................... 2-21
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] ............
2-22
2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage ..................
2-22
2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ......................................................
2-22
2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] .................................................
2-23
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] .......................................................
2-23
2.7 Boot menu ...................................................................................................
2-24
2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] ......................................................................
2-24
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ...........................................................
2-25
2.7.3 Bootup NumLock State [On] .........................................................
2-25
2.7.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] .......................................................
2-25
2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ...........................................
2-25
2.7.6 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] .................................................................
2-25
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2.7.7 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) ............................................2-25
2.7.8 Secure Boot ..................................................................................
2-26
2.8 Tools menu ..................................................................................................
2-28
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................................
2-28
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information .................................................................
2-28
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................................
2-28
2.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................................
2-29
Appendices
Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-4
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Safety information
Electrical safety
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical 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 qualied 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 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 qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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 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.
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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 (+).
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P8H61-M LK R2.0 specications summary
CPU
LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 /
Pentium® / Celeron® processors
Supports Intel 22nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the
CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
Chipset
Intel® H61 Express Chipset
Memory
2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-
buffered memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied
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.
Expansion slots
1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™
processors.
Graphics
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution of 2048 x 1536 @75Hz
Max. UMA Memory: 1024MB
Storage
Intel® H61 Express Chipset:
- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
LAN
Realtek® 8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller
Audio
ALC887 8-channel* High Denition Audio CODEC
- Supports Multi-Streaming
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to
support an 8-channel audio output.
USB
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back
panel)
ASUS unique
features
ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface
ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS Network iControl
ASUS AI Charger
ASUS WebStorage
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Q-Fan2 (only supported by 4-pin CPU fan and Chassis fan)
ASUS MyLogo 2™
* The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows®
XP/Vista operating systems.
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Specications are subject to change without notice.
Rear panel ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
1 x D-Sub port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
3 x Audio jacks
Internal connectors/
jumpers
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1
ports
4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/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 Speaker header
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
BIOS features
64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI
v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready
Manageability
WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up
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)
Form factor
uATX form factor: 8.9 in x 6.8 in (22.6 cm x 17.3 cm)
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
P8H61-M LK R2.0
ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables
User Manual
1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may
vary with different models.
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Product introduction
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1.1 Special features
1.1.1 Product highlights
Intel® LGA1155 Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3,
Pentium®, and CeleronTM processors
This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium®/
CeleronTM processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory, and PCI Express
controllers integrated to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel
(2 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® / Celerontm processors
are among the most powerful and energy efcient CPUs in the world.
Intel® H61 Express Chipset
Intel® H61 Express Chipset is a single-chipset that supports the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd
generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and CeleronTM processors. It utilizes the serial point-
to-point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system’s performance.
Dual-Channel DDR3 1333/ 1066MHz support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/ 1066
MHz to boost the system’s performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of
the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
PCI Express® 3.0
PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the
performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance,
unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility
to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.
* Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0.
8-channel high denition audio
The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia)
CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that
automatically detects and identies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio
I/O jacks and noties users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more
confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.
Gigabit LAN solution
The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with an
ACPI management function to provide efcient power management for advanced operating
systems.
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved
lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.
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Network iControl
Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to
manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities
for your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a
more convenient online experience.
ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the rst mouse-controlled intuitive
graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,
providing you with more exibility, convenience, and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than the
traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard
drives larger than 2.2 TB.
ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:
• F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey
• F3 Shortcut for most accessed information
• ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and
helping with difcult POST situations.
AI Suite II
With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to
launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. It allows you to congure the overclocking
settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a
mobile device, and other easy-to-use helpful 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).
Fan Xpert
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds
based on different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and cool computing
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
le using the bundled support DVD or USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based
utility.
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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 efciency requirement in regards to energy consumptions.
This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efcient products
through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus
mitigate environmental impacts.
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1.2 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
ON
Standby Power Powered Off
OFF
P8H61-M LK R2.0 Onboard LED
P8H61-M LK R2.0
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1.3 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard ts 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.
1.3.1 Placement direction
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.
1.3.2 Screw holes
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.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_2
USB56 USB910
F_PANEL
SPEAKER
CLRTC
AAFP
ATX12V
EATXPWR
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
Super
I/O
ALC
887
RTL
8111F
EPU
64Mb
BIOS
SB_PWR
22.6cm (8.9in)
DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
LGA1155
DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
SATA3G_2SATA3G_4
SATA3G_1SATA3G_3
AUDIO
KBMS
LAN_USB12
USB34
17.3cm (6.8in)
VGA
Intel
®
H61
PCIEX1_1
21 3 42
1
689 71011
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1.3.4 Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-21
2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN) 1-22
3. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 1-7
4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-12
5. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 1-24
6. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 1-25
7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18
8. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-21
9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-23
10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-4
11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-20
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1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®
2nd/3rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and CeleronTM 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.
P8H61-M LK R2.0
P8H61-M LK R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155
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1.4.1 Installing the CPU
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The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156
CPU on the LGA1155 socket.
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1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
Apply the Thermal Interface Material
to the CPU heatsink and CPU
before you install the heatsink and
fan if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
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