Asus Computer Hardware P8H61 M PLUS V3 User Manual

P8H61-M PLUS V3  
Contents  
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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  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
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-M PLUS V3 specifications summary  
CPU  
LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium®  
Celeron® processors  
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Supports 22nm / 32nm CPU  
Supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST)  
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.  
Chipset  
Memory  
Intel® H61 Express Chipset  
2 x DIMM, max. 16GB**, DDR3 2200(O.C.) /2133(O.C.) /2000(O.  
C.) /1866(O.C.) /1800(O.C.) /1600 /1333 /1066 MHz, non-ECC,  
un-buffered memory  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)  
* 1600MHz and higher frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd  
generation processor.  
** 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.  
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  
Storage  
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot  
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots  
2 x PCI slots  
Intel® H61 Express Chipset:  
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4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors  
Realtek® 8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller  
LAN  
Audio  
Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC  
*
Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to  
support an 8-channel audio output.  
USB  
Intel® H61 Express Chipset:  
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8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the  
back panel)  
ASUS unique  
features  
ASUS ESD Guard  
ASUS GPU Boost  
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection  
ASUS UEFI BIOS  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS MyLogo 2™  
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors  
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P8H61-M PLUS V3 specifications summary  
Rear panel ports  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port  
1 x PS/2 mouse port  
1 x D-Sub port  
1 x LPT port  
1 x COM port  
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port  
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports  
3 x Audio jacks  
Internal connectors/  
switches/ buttons  
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 CPU fan connector  
1 x Chassis fan connector  
1 x Front panel audio connector  
1 x Chassis intrusion connector  
1 x speaker header  
1 x S/PDIF Out connector  
1 x System panel connector  
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector  
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector  
BIOS features  
Accessories  
64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0,  
ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS  
2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables  
1 x I/O shield  
1 x User Manual  
1 x Support DVD  
Support DVD  
Form factor  
Drivers  
ASUS utilities  
ASUS Update  
Anti-virus software (OEM version)  
MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm)  
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Chapter 1  
Product introduction  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M PLUS V3 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.  
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  
P8H61-M PLUS V3  
ON  
OFF  
Standby Power Powered Off  
P8H61-M PLUS V3 Onboard LED  
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1.2  
Motherboard overview  
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the  
motherboard fits 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.  
1.2.1  
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 overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis  
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1.2.3  
Motherboard layout  
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19.8cm(7.8in)  
KBMS  
CPU_FAN  
EPU  
ATX12V  
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USB34  
LAN1_USB12  
AUDIO  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
CHA_FAN  
RTL  
8111E  
PCIEX16  
P8H61-M PLUS V3  
Super  
I/O  
PCIEX1_1  
64Mb  
BIOS  
ASM  
1083  
Intel®  
H61  
PCI1  
SB_PWR  
USB56  
PCI2  
SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1  
SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2  
ALC  
887-VD  
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SPDIF_OUT  
F_PANEL  
CLRTC  
USB78  
CHASSIS  
AAFP  
SPEAKER  
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12 11  
10  
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1.2.4  
Layout contents  
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED  
Page  
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED  
Page  
1.  
2.  
3.  
CPU and chassis fan connectors  
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)  
1-19 8.  
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
1-15  
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,  
4-pin ATX12V)  
1-18 9.  
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910)  
1-20  
1-18  
Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket  
1-4  
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10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin  
CHASSIS)  
4.  
5.  
DDR3 DIMM slots  
11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-17  
Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors  
(7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4)  
1-20 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-19  
6.  
7.  
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)  
Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)  
1-21 13. Standby power LED (SB_PWR)  
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1.3  
Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®  
Second Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® 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.  
1.3.1  
Installing the CPU  
To install a CPU:  
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.  
P8H61-M PLUS V3  
P8H61-M PLUS V3 CPU socket LGA1155  
2.  
Press the load lever with your thumb (A),  
and then move it to the right (B) until it is  
released from the retention tab.  
Load lever  
A
To prevent damage to the socket pins,  
do not remove the PnP cap unless  
you are installing a CPU.  
B
Retention tab  
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3.  
4.  
5.  
Lift the load lever in the direction of the  
arrow until the load plate is completely  
lifted.  
Load plate  
Remove the PnP cap from the CPU  
socket by lifting the tab only.  
PnP cap  
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.  
CPU notches  
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  
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