Asus P8H61-M PLUS2, User Manual

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Page 2: ...lanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may contain copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL and under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any warranty Copies of these licenses are included in this pro...

Page 3: ...U heatsink and fan 1 7 1 3 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1 8 1 4 System memory 1 9 1 4 1 Overview 1 9 1 4 2 Memory configurations 1 10 1 4 3 Installing a DIMM 1 13 1 4 4 Removing a DIMM 1 13 1 5 Expansion slots 1 14 1 5 1 Installing an expansion card 1 14 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 14 1 5 3 PCI slot 1 14 1 5 4 PCI Express x1 slot 1 14 1 5 5 PCI Express x16 slot 1 14 1 6 Jumper...

Page 4: ...y 2 14 2 4 3 GPU Boost 2 14 2 4 4 DRAM Timing Control 2 14 2 5 Advanced menu 2 15 2 5 1 CPU Configuration 2 15 2 5 2 System Agent Configuration 2 17 2 5 3 PCH Configuration 2 17 2 5 4 SATA Configuration 2 17 2 5 5 USB Configuration 2 18 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2 18 2 5 7 APM 2 19 2 6 Monitor menu 2 20 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature 2 20 2 6 2 CPU Chassis Fan Speed 2 20 2 6 3 CPU ...

Page 5: ... 7 4 Option ROM Messages 2 23 2 7 5 Setup Mode 2 23 2 7 6 Boot Option Priorities 2 23 2 7 7 Boot Override 2 23 2 8 Tools menu 2 24 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2 24 2 8 2 ASUS SPD Information 2 24 2 8 3 ASUS O C Profile 2 24 2 9 Exit menu 2 25 ...

Page 6: ...g 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 FC...

Page 7: ...isconnect 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 ...

Page 8: ...entation such as warranty flyers 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 K...

Page 9: ...ualified 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 2 0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot Storage Intel H61 Express Chipset 4 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors LAN Rea...

Page 10: ... connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 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 An...

Page 11: ...se 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 ca...

Page 12: ...hysical injury and damage motherboard components 1 2 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 2 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not overtig...

Page 13: ...9 4 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 9 10 Standby power LED SB_PWR 1 1 5 Intel H61 Serial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_1 2 3 4 1 18 11 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 17 6 System panel connector 10 1 pin PANEL 1 20 P8H61 M PLUS2 PCIEX16 PCI1 PCIEX1_1 USB78 USB910 CLRTC AAFP ATX12V EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I O ALC 887 RTL 8111E EPU 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR 24 4cm 9 6in LGA1...

Page 14: ... 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 3 1 Installing the CPU T...

Page 15: ...ng the tab only The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 5 Position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom left corner of the socket and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches PnP cap ...

Page 16: ...on tab 6 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer Some heatsinks come with pre applied thermal paste If so skip this step The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible DO NOT eat it If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin wash it off immediately and seek professional...

Page 17: ...nsion Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The type of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ but the installation steps and functions should remain the same The illustration above is for reference only To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU ensuring that the four fasteners...

Page 18: ...r 1 3 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard 2 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise 3 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard A A B B A A B B CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61 M PLUS2 P8H61 M P...

Page 19: ... 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 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 5 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstall...

Page 20: ...he OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or a...

Page 21: ...9 24 1 5V GEIL GET316GB1333C9QC 16GB 4 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB 2 x 1GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9 9 9 24 1 3V low voltage GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A H9 1GB SS HYNIX H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 35V low voltage HYNIX HMT325U6BFR8C H9 2GB SS HYNIX H5TQ2G83BFRH9C Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A H9 2GB DS HYNIX H5...

Page 22: ...6C Super Talent W1333UA1GH 1GB SS HYNIX H5TQ1G83TFR 9 Super Talent W1333UB2GS 2GB DS Samsung K4B1G0846F 9 Super Talent W1333UB4GS 4GB DS Samsung K4B2G0846C Super Talent W1333UX6GM 6GB 3x 2GB DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9 9 9 24 1 5V Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N CG 2GB DS Elixir N2CB2G808N CG Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N CG 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N CG 2GB DS Elixir Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N CG 4GB DS Elixir N2...

Page 23: ...MM notch 2 1 A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 3 1 4 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to u...

Page 24: ...crew you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 5 2 Configuring 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 slot...

Page 25: ...e 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 To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer an...

Page 26: ...e port pink This port connects to a microphone Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port Headse...

Page 27: ... I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front...

Page 28: ...in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit P8H61 M PLUS2 P8H61 M PLUS2 ATX power connectors EATXPWR PIN 1 GND 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts GND GND GND PSON GND 12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts 12 Volts 12 Volts 5V Standby Power OK GND 5 Volts GND 5 Volts GND 3 Volts 3 Volts ATX12V PIN 1 12V DC 12V DC GND GND 3 Intel H61 Serial ATA 3 0Gb ...

Page 29: ...AN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61 M PLUS2 P8H61 M PLUS2 Fan connectors CHA_FAN Rotation 12V GND 5 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 M...

Page 30: ...connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD Power Soft off button 2 pin PWRBTN This 2 pin connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power 7 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER The 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted sys...

Page 31: ...with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD The following screen is for reference only The contents of the Support DVD are sub...

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Page 33: ...om the dropdown list select either of the following methods Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or click Auto Select then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you want to download then click Next 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you ...

Page 34: ...Utility and press Enter to enable it The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from file then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process Flash Info MODEL P8H61 M PLUS2 VER ...

Page 35: ...he BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure 3 Press Tab to switch...

Page 36: ...process The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported un...

Page 37: ... flash drive is not write protected and has at least 4MB free space to save the file 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater o filename and press Enter The filename is any user assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 18 Current ROM Update ROM Note Saving BIOS PATH A BOARD P8...

Page 38: ... keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Yes No 4 Select Yes and press Enter When BIOS update is done press ESC to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later...

Page 39: ...the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 2 9 Exit Menu for details If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen...

Page 40: ...o the system P8H61 M PLUS2 BIOS Version 0302 Build Date 03 04 2011 CPU Type Intel R Core TM i5 2400 CPU 3 10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 1333MHz Exit Advanced Mode Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU 113 0ºF 45 0ºC CPU 1 248V 5V 5 160V CPU_FAN 3325RPM CHA_FAN N A MB 75 2ºF 40 0ºC 3 3V 3 344V 12V 12 248V English EFI BIOS Utility EZ Mode Friday 10 08 2010 Silent Boot Menu F8 Default F5...

Page 41: ...anced Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the ...

Page 42: ...ation options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in th...

Page 43: ... security settings If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit EFI BIOS Util...

Page 44: ...r when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user passwo...

Page 45: ...an Megatrends Inc Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Target DRAM Speed xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed 2 4 1 Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency Configuration options D...

Page 46: ... Boost OK OK Select OK to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency Cancel Select Cancel to use a fixed iGPU frequency 2 4 4 DRAM Timing Control The sub items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the and keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press Enter Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become u...

Page 47: ...timized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit CPU Configuration System Agent Configuration PCH Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration APM 2 5 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to set the ratio...

Page 48: ...el SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The operating system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Mode Technology Enabled Allows pr...

Page 49: ... 4 SATA Configuration While entering 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 SATA Mode IDE Mode 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...

Page 50: ...systems OS Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the fu...

Page 51: ...he Ctrl Esc key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Power Key Sets Power key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse Enabled Enables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least...

Page 52: ...isabled Disables the CPU Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C ...

Page 53: ...o disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature...

Page 54: ... 4 sec 5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec 9 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC 2 7 3 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Select the keyboard NumLock state Select Screen Select Item En...

Page 55: ... default screen for entering the BIOS setup program 2 7 6 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press F8 afte...

Page 56: ...tions Slot 1 Slot 2 2 8 3 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Save to Profil...

Page 57: ...the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode ...

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