Asus R2 0 Desktop Motherboard P8H61 I R2 0 User Manual

P8H61-I R2.0  
Contents  
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Contents  
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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.  
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.  
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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 completing  
a task.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a  
task.  
IMPORTANT: Instructions you MUST follow to complete a task.  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.  
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.  
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> + <Del>  
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P8H61-I R2.0 specifications summary  
CPU  
LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3nd /2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /  
Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors  
Supports 22/32nm 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.  
Intel® H61 Express Chipset  
Chipset  
Memory  
2 x DIMMs, maximum 16GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2100 (O.C.) /  
2000 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-  
ECC, un-buffered memory*  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
*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.  
**DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by  
Intel® 3rd generation processors.  
Vendors List).  
Expansion slots  
Graphics  
1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot  
*PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors.  
Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz  
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  
Storage  
Intel® H61 Express Chipset:  
- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue)  
- Supports AHCI Mode (in Windows® 7/Vista)  
LAN  
Realtek® RTL8111F Gigabit LAN controller  
Audio  
VIA VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC  
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-  
Retasking  
USB  
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (the back panel)  
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 R2.0 specifications summary  
Rear panel ports  
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port  
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  
Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports  
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 speaker header  
1 x S/PDIF out connector  
1 x DRCT Header  
BIOS features  
64 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a,  
SM BIOS 2.5  
Manageability  
Accessories  
WOL by PME, PXE  
2 x Serial ATA cables  
1 x I/O shield  
1 x User Manual  
1 x Support DVD  
Drivers  
Support DVD  
Form factor  
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)  
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Chapter 1  
Product introduction  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H61-I R2.0 motherboard!  
Before you start installing the motherboard and adding hardware components, check the  
items in your motherboard package. Refer to page ix 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.  
SB_PWR  
P
ON  
OFF  
Standby Power Powered Off  
P8H61-I R2.0 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.  
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, 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 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.  
Place this side  
towards the rear  
of the chassis  
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ASUS P8H61-I R2.0  
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1.2.3  
Motherboard layout  
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4
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17.1cm(6.75in)  
SATA3G_1  
SATA3G_2  
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN  
KBMS  
Intel®  
H61  
SATA3G_3  
SATA3G_4  
Super  
I/O  
HDMI  
ASM  
1442  
32Mb  
BIOS  
ATX12V  
ASM  
1042  
USB12  
2
LAN1_USB3_12  
RTL  
8111F  
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EPU  
AUDIO  
AAFP  
SPDIF_OUT  
VIA  
VT1708S  
SB_PWR  
PCIEX16  
DRCT  
CLRTC  
12 11  
10  
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1.2.4  
Layout contents  
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED  
Page  
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED  
Page  
1.  
2.  
USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, USB56)  
1-17 7.  
1-13 8.  
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-13  
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,  
4-pin ATX12V)  
Standby power LED (SB_PWR)  
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
1-1  
3.  
4.  
Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin 1-15 9.  
SATA3G_1/2/3/4)  
1-10  
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin  
CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)  
1-14 10. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket  
1-13  
5.  
6.  
DDR3 U-DIMM slots  
1-4  
11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-16  
Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER)  
1-16 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-17  
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1.3  
Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/ 2rd  
Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors 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 Module (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 figure below illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:  
Channel  
Sockets  
Channel A  
Channel B  
DIMM_A1  
DIMM_B1  
P
P8H61-I R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets  
ASUS P8H61-I R2.0  
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1.4.2  
Memory configurations  
You may install 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 configuration. Any excess  
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.  
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we  
recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C)  
from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.  
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® OS.  
- Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the  
motherboard.  
This motherboard does not support DIMMs that use 512Mb (64MB) chips or less.  
Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding  
timing or the loaded X.M.P. Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability  
and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other  
installed devices.  
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 rate or at a  
higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency  
adjustment.  
For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full  
memory load (2 U-DIMMs) or overclocking condition.  
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P8H61-I R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)  
DDR3-2666 MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
SS/ Chip  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Chip NO. Timing Voltage  
1.65V  
DS  
Brand  
1 DIMM  
2 DIMMs  
KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
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-
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DDR3-2600 MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
SS/ Chip  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Chip NO. Timing Voltage  
1.65V  
DS  
Brand  
1 DIMM  
2 DIMMs  
KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
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DDR3-2400 MHz capability  
DIMM socket  
support (optional)  
Chip Chip  
Brand NO.  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/DS  
Timing  
Voltage  
1 DIMM 2 DIMM  
CORSAIR  
G.SKILL  
CMGTX8(XMP)  
8GB (2GBx 4)  
SS  
DS  
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10-12-10-27  
11-11-11-31  
1.65V  
1.65V  
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F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP1.3) 16GB ( 4GB x4 )  
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G.SKILL  
F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP)  
4GB(2x 2GB)  
DS  
-
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9-11-9-28  
1.65V  
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GEIL  
GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP)  
2GB  
DS  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
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9-11-9-27  
1.65V  
1.8V  
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KINGMAX  
FLLE88F-C8KKAA HAIS(XMP)  
2GB  
10-11-10-30  
-
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(427652)(XMP)  
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP)  
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(374243)(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
4GB(2x 2GB)  
4GB(2x 2GB)  
4GB(2x 2GB)  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
PATRIOT  
PVV34G2400C9K(XMP)  
9-11-9-27  
DDR3-2250 MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
SS/ Chip  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Chip NO. Timing Voltage  
DS  
Brand  
1 DIMM  
2 DIMMs  
KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
-
-
-
1.65V  
DDR3-2200 MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
Chip Chip  
Brand NO.  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/DS  
Timing  
Voltage  
1 DIMM  
2 DIMM  
G.SKILL  
GEIL  
F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
-
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-8-8-24  
1.65V  
GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP)  
GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP)  
2GB  
4GB  
DS  
DS  
DS  
9-10-9-28  
1.65V  
1.65V  
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GEIL  
9-11-9-28  
KINGMAX  
KINGMAX  
KINGMAX  
FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB  
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-
FLKE85F-B8KHA EEIH(XMP)  
FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
1.5V-1.7V  
1.5V-1.7V  
ASUS P8H61-I R2.0  
1-6  
DDR3-2133 MHz capability  
DIMM socket  
support (Optional)  
Chip  
Brand  
Chip  
NO.  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/DS  
Timing  
Voltage  
1DIMM  
2DIMM  
A-DATA  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
G.SKILL  
GEIL  
AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP)  
2GB  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
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9-11-9-27  
9-11-10-27  
9-10-9-24  
9-10-9-27  
9-11-9-27  
9-11-10-28  
9-9-9-28  
9-9-9-28  
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1.55~1.75V  
1.50V  
1.65V  
1.50V  
1.50V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.6V  
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CMT16GX3M4X2133C9(XMP 1.3) 16GB ( 4GB x4 )  
CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP)  
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP)  
CMT8GX3M2B2133C9(XMP)  
4GB(2x 2GB)  
4GB(2x 2GB)  
8GB ( 4GB x 2)  
F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH(XMP1.3) 16GB ( 4GB x4 )  
GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP)  
GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP)  
2GB  
GEIL  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3T1K2/16GX(XMP) 16GB(8GB x 2)  
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB )  
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB)  
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB)  
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB)  
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1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
9-11-9-27  
9-11-9-27  
-
PATRIOT  
PGD38G2133C11K(XMP)  
16GB ( 4GB x4 )  
11-11-11-30 1.65V  
DDR3-2000 MHz capability  
DIMM socket  
support  
(Optional)  
SS/ Chip  
DS Brand  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
1DIMM 2DIMM  
Apacer  
78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP)  
6GB(3 x 2GB)  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
6GB(3 x 2GB)  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
6GB (3x 2GB )  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
DS  
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CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
GEIL  
CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP)  
CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP)  
F3-16000CL9D-4GBFLS(XMP)  
F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP)  
F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS(XMP)  
GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP)  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
10-10-10-27 1.50V  
8-9-8-24  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.6V  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-27  
6-9-6-24  
9-9-9-28  
KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS  
KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS  
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KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB)  
DS  
9
KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS  
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KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB )  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
Transcend  
Asint  
TX2000KLN-8GK(XMP)  
SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP)  
PVT36G2000LLK  
8GB(2 x 4GB)  
4GB  
-
HYNIX H5TQ2G83BFR H9C  
-
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PATRIOT  
6GB(3 x 2GB)  
-
-
8-8-8-24  
1.65V  
DDR3-1866 MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
SS/  
Chip Chip  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Timing  
Voltage  
DS Brand NO.  
1DIMM  
2DIMM  
A-DATA  
AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP)  
CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)  
CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP)  
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)  
2GB  
DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-8-8-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-10-9-27  
9-10-9-28  
1.55V-1.75V  
1.65V  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
G.SKILL  
4GB(2 x 2GB)  
6GB(3 x 2GB)  
8GB(2 x 4GB)  
DS  
DS  
DS  
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1.65V  
1.50V  
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP1.3) 16GB ( 4GB x4 ) DS  
1.5V  
F3-14900CL10Q2-  
64GB ( 8GBx 8 ) DS  
64GBZLD(XMP1.3)  
G.SKILL  
-
-
10-11-10-30 1.5V  
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G.SKILL  
F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP)  
F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP)  
KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP)  
KHX1866C9D3K4/16GX(XMP)  
KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP)  
KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G  
8GB(2 x 4GB)  
8GB(2GBx4)  
3GB(3 x 1GB)  
DS  
DS  
SS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
9-10-9-28  
1.5V  
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G.SKILL  
9-9-9-24  
1.6V  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
-
-
-
-
-
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.5V  
16GB ( 4GB x4 ) DS  
6GB(3 x 2GB)  
8GB ( 4GB x 2)  
8GB(4GBX2)  
DS  
DS  
DS  
KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX(XMP)  
1.65V  
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1-7  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
DDR3-1600 MHz capability  
DIMM socket  
support  
(Optional)  
Chip  
Brand  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/DS  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
1DIMM 2DIMM  
3CCD-1509A  
EL1126T  
A-DATA  
AM2U16BC2P1  
2GB  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
A-DATA  
-
-
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3GB (3 x  
1GB)  
A-DATA  
AD31600E001GM(O)U3K  
-
-
-
8-8-8-24  
7-9-7-21  
-
1.65V-1.85V  
1.55V-1.75V  
-
·
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
A-DATA  
AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP)  
AM2U16BC4P2  
-
3CCD-1509A  
EL1126T  
A-DATA  
4GB  
A-DATA  
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8GB (2 x  
4GB)  
A-DATA  
AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP)  
AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP)  
TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)  
-
-
-
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
-
-
-
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-
-
-
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-
-
-
9-9-9-24  
7-9-7-21  
8-8-8-24  
8-8-8-24  
10-10-10-27  
8-8-8-24  
9-9-9-24  
7-8-7-20  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
8-8-8-24  
8-8-8-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
7-8-7-20  
9-9-9-24  
-
1.55V-1.75V  
1.55V-1.75V  
1.65V  
8GB (2 x  
4GB)  
A-DATA  
3GB (3 x  
1GB)  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
Crucial  
12GB  
(6x2GB)  
CMD12GX3M6A1600C8(XMP)  
CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10(XMP)  
CMP4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP)  
CMP4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)  
CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP)  
CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)  
CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)  
TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP)  
1.65V  
32GB  
(8GBx4)  
1.50V  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
1.65V  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
1.65V  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
1.65V  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
1.65V  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
1.65V  
6GB (3 x  
2GB)  
1.65V  
6GB( 3 x  
2GB)  
TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP)  
TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP)  
1.65V  
6GB (3 x  
2GB)  
1.65V  
8GB (2 x  
4GB)  
CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)  
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R(XMP)  
CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP)  
BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP)  
F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP)  
F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP)  
F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO(XMP)  
F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP)  
F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP)  
F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP)  
F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL(XMP)  
F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP)  
F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP)  
F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP)  
F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP)  
1.65V  
8GB (2 x  
4GB)  
1.50V  
8GB(4 x  
2GB)  
1.65V  
6GB(3 x  
2GB)  
-
2GB (2 x  
1GB)  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
9-9-9-24  
7-7-7-24  
7-7-8-24  
7-8-7-24  
8-8-8-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
7-8-7-24  
8-8-8-24  
9-9-9-24  
1.5V  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
1.6V  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
XMP 1.35V  
1.6V  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
1.60V  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
XMP 1.35V  
1.5V  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
6GB (3 x  
2GB)  
1.5V~1.6V  
1.6V  
8GB (2 x  
4GB)  
8GB (2 x  
4GB)  
XMP 1.35V  
1.5V  
8GB (2 x  
4GB)  
16GB ( 4x  
4GB )  
GEIL  
GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP)  
GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP)  
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
9-9-9-28  
8-8-8-28  
-
1.6V  
1.6V  
-
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GEIL  
2GB  
-
H5TQ2G83CFR  
PBC  
HYNIX  
4GB  
HYNIX  
KINGMAX  
KINGMAX  
KINGMAX  
FLGD45F-B8MF7 MAEH(XMP)  
FLGE85F-B8KJ9A FEIS(XMP)  
FLGE85F-B8MF7 MEEH(XMP)  
1GB  
2GB  
2GB  
SS  
DS  
DS  
-
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ASUS P8H61-I R2.0  
1-8  
DDR3-1600 MHz capability  
DIMM socket  
support (Optional)  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/DS Chip Brand  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
1DIMM 2DIMMs  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.5V  
·
·
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·
·
KHX1600C9D3K3/  
12GX(XMP)  
12GB  
(3x4GB)  
9-9-9-27  
9-9-9-27  
-
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
·
·
·
KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/  
12GX(XMP)  
12GB  
(3x4GB)  
KHX1600C9D3K4/  
16GX(XMP)  
16GB (  
4GB x4 )  
-
-
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KHX1600C9AD3/2G  
2GB  
2GB  
DS  
DS  
-
-
1.65V  
·
·
·
·
KVR1600D3N11/2G-ES  
KTC  
D1288JPNDPLD9U  
11-11-11-28  
1.35V-1.5V  
KHX1600C7D3K2/  
4GX(XMP)  
4GB ( 2x  
2GB )  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
-
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-
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-
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
XMP 1.35V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.5V  
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KHX1600C8D3K2/  
4GX(XMP)  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
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-
8
KHX1600C8D3T1K2/  
4GX(XMP)  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
8
KHX1600C9D3K2/  
4GX(XMP)  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
9
KHX1600C9D3LK2/  
4GX(XMP)  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
9
KHX1600C9D3X2K2/  
4GX(XMP)  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
9-9-9-27  
KHX1600C9D3T1K3/  
6GX(XMP)  
6GB ( 3x  
2GB )  
-
KHX1600C9D3K3/  
6GX(XMP)  
6GB (3 x  
2GB)  
9
KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/  
6GX(XMP)  
6GB (3 x  
2GB)  
9-9-9-27  
KHX1600C9D3K2/  
8GX(XMP)  
8GB (2 x  
4GB)  
9-9-9-27  
8GB (2 x  
4GB)  
KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G  
-
6GB (3 x  
2GB)  
Super Talent WA160UX6G9  
9
-
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8GB  
(4GBx2)  
Transcend  
JM1600KLN-8GK  
Transcend TK483PCW3  
-
AMD  
AMD  
ASint  
Asint  
Asint  
Asint  
ASint  
ASint  
AE32G1609U1-U  
AE34G1609U2-U  
SLZ302G08-EGN1C  
2GB  
4GB  
2GB  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
23EY4587MB6H11503M 9-9-9-24  
23EY4587MB6H11503M 9-9-9-24  
1.5V  
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AMD  
Asint  
Asint  
Asint  
Asint  
Asint  
Asint  
1.5V  
SLZ302G08-GN1C  
3128M8-GJ1D  
-
-
SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB  
SLA302G08-EGG1C(XMP) 4GB  
SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB  
9-9-9-24  
1.6V  
302G08-GG1C  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
302G08-GJ1C  
SLA302G08-EGN1C  
SLB304G08-EGN1B  
4GB  
8GB  
SLA302G08-GN1C  
SLB304G08-GN1B  
M2P2G64CB8HC9N-  
DG(XMP)  
Elixir  
2GB  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
-
-
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6GB (3 x  
2GB)  
Mushkin  
Mushkin  
PATRIOT  
998659(XMP)  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
7-7-7-20  
-
6GB (3 x  
2GB)  
998659(XMP)  
1.5~1.6V  
1.65V  
1.7V  
32GB  
(8GBx4)  
PGD316G1600ELK(XMP)  
4GB (2 x  
2GB)  
PATRIOT  
SanMax  
PGS34G1600LLKA  
SMD-4G68HP-16KZ  
-
-
4GB  
DS  
SS  
DS  
HYNIX  
H5TQ2G83BFR PBC  
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Silicon Power SP002GBLTU160V02(XMP) 2GB  
Silicon Power SP004GBLTU160V02(XMP) 4GB  
S-POWER 20YT5NG-1201  
S-POWER 20YT5NG-1201  
1-9  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
DDR3-1333 MHz capability  
DIMM socket  
support  
(Optional)  
SS/  
DS  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Chip Brand Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
1
2
DIMM DIMMs  
A-Data  
AD31333001GOU  
1GB  
SS  
A-Data  
-
AD30908C8D-151C  
E0906  
-
-
A-Data  
A-Data  
AD31333G001GOU  
AD31333002GOU  
3GB(3 x 1GB) SS  
-
8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V  
2GB  
DS A-Data  
AD30908C8D-151C  
E0903  
-
-
A-Data  
Apacer  
Apacer  
AD31333G002GMU  
78.A1GC6.9L1  
2GB  
2GB  
2GB  
1GB  
1GB  
DS  
-
-
8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V  
DS APACER  
DS Apacer  
AM5D5808DEWSBG  
-
-
-
78.A1GC6.9L1  
AM5D5808FEQSBG  
9
CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9DHX  
CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9  
CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 G  
CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 G  
CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9DHX  
SS  
SS  
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24 1.60V  
9-9-9-24 1.60V  
9-9-9-24 1.50V  
9-9-9-24 1.50V  
-
3GB(3 x 1GB) SS  
3GB(3 x 1GB) SS  
-
-
1GB  
DS Corsair  
-
-
-
CORSAIR CMD24GX3M6A1333C9(XMP) 24GB(6x4GB) DS  
-
-
9-9-9-24 1.60V  
CORSAIR CM3X2048-1333C9DHX  
CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1333C9  
2GB  
DS  
-
-
-
-
8GB(4 x 2GB) DS  
-
-
9-9-9-24 1.50V  
Crucial  
Crucial  
Crucial  
ELPIDA  
CT12864BA1339.8FF  
1GB  
2GB  
SS  
Micron  
9FF22D9KPT  
9KF27D9KPT  
-
9
9
-
-
CT25664BA1339.16FF  
BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP)  
EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F  
DS Micron  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
-
7-7-7-24 1.65V  
1GB  
2GB  
1GB  
SS  
ELPIDA  
J1108EDSE-DJ-F  
-
-
-
1.35V(low  
voltage)  
ELPIDA  
EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F  
DS ELPIDA  
J1108EDSE-DJ-F  
1.35V(low  
voltage)  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK(XMP)  
F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK(XMP)  
F3-10666CL9T-3GBNQ  
SS  
G.SKILL  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3GB(3 x 1GB) SS  
3GB(3 x 1GB) SS  
-
-
7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V  
9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V  
F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ  
1GB  
DS G.SKILL  
-
-
F3-10600CL8D-4GBHK(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
-
-
8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V  
F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
8-8-8-  
8-24  
XMP 1.35V  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
GEIL  
F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK(XMP)  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V  
7-7-7-21 1.5V  
9-9-9-24 1.5V  
9-9-9-24 1.5V  
F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS  
F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL  
GET316GB1333C9QC  
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS  
16GB ( 4x  
4GB )  
DS  
GEIL  
GEIL  
GEIL  
GV32GB1333C9DC  
GV34GB1333C7DC  
GG34GB1333C9DC  
2GB(2 x 1GB) DS  
2GB DS  
-
-
-
9-9-9-24 1.5V  
7-7-7-24 1.5V  
-
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL  
GL1L128M88BA12N  
9-9-9-24 1.3V(low  
voltage)  
GEIL  
Hynix  
GV34GB1333C9DC  
HMT112U6TFR8A-H9  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
-
-
9-9-9-24 1.5V  
1GB  
SS  
HYNIX  
H5TC1G83TFRH9A  
-
1.35V(low  
voltage)  
HYNIX  
Hynix  
HMT325U6BFR8C-H9  
HMT125U6TFR8A-H9  
2GB  
2GB  
SS  
HYNIX  
H5TQ2G83BFRH9C  
H5TC1G83TFRH9A  
-
-
-
DS HYNIX  
1.35V(low  
voltage)  
HYNIX  
HMT351U6BFR8C-H9  
4GB  
1GB  
2GB  
2GB  
DS HYNIX  
H5TQ2G83BFRH9C  
KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A  
KFC8FMFXF-DXX-15A  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
KINGMAX FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES  
KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KF9 CAES  
KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9 NAES  
SS  
SS  
SS  
KINGMAX  
KINGMAX  
KINGMAX  
KFC8FNMXF-  
BXX-15A  
KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 NEES  
KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES  
2GB  
4GB  
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KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A  
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BXX-15A  
Kingston  
KVR1333D3N9/1G  
1GB  
2GB  
SS  
SS  
ELPIDA  
HYNIX  
J1108BDBG-DJ-F  
H5TQ2G83AFRH9C  
J1108BDBG-DJ-F  
D1288JPNDPLD9U  
J1108BDSE-DJ-F  
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KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G  
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G(low profile) 2GB  
DS ELPIDA  
DS KTC  
1.5V  
1.5V  
1.5V  
Kingston  
Kingston  
KVR1333D3N9/2G  
KVR1333D3N9/2G  
2GB  
2GB  
DS ELPIDA  
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DIMM socket  
support  
(Optional)  
SS/  
DS  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Chip Brand Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
1
2
DIMM DIMMs  
Kingston  
Kingston  
KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
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9
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1.65V  
KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
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XMP 1.25V  
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G(low profile) 4GB  
DS HYNIX  
DS Hynix  
H5TQ2G83AFRH9C  
1.5V  
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G  
4GB  
1GB  
1GB  
2GB  
2GB  
4GB  
H5TQ2G83AFR  
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MICRON  
Micron  
MICRON  
Micron  
MICRON  
OCZ  
MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1  
SS  
SS  
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MICRON  
Micron  
D9LGQ  
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MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1  
MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1  
MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1  
MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1  
OCZ3G1333LV3GK  
OCZ3F13334GK  
9FF22D9KPT  
9
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MICRON  
D9LGK  
DS Micron  
9KF27D9KPT  
9
-
DS MICRON  
D9LGK  
3GB(3 x 1GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS  
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9-9-9-20 1.7V  
9-9-9-20 1.7V  
9-9-9-20 1.65V  
7-7-7-20 1.65V  
7-7-7-20 1.75V  
9-9-9-20 1.65V  
7-7-7-20 1.65V  
8-8-8-20 1.60V  
9-9-9-20 1.65V  
OCZ  
OCZ  
OCZ3G13334GK  
OCZ  
OCZ3G1333LV4GK  
OCZ3P1333LV4GK  
OCZ  
OCZ  
OCZ3X13334GK(XMP)  
OCZ3G1333LV6GK  
OCZ3P1333LV6GK  
OCZ  
OCZ  
OCZ  
OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP)  
OCZ3G1333LV8GK  
OCZ  
8GB ( 2x  
4GB )  
DS  
OCZ  
OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK  
8GB ( 2x  
4GB )  
DS  
-
-
9-9-9-20 1.65V  
PSC  
PSC  
PSC  
PSC  
AL7F8G73D-DG1  
AL7F8G73F-DJ2  
AL8F8G73D-DG1  
AL8F8G73F-DJ2  
1GB  
1GB  
2GB  
2GB  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
1GB  
SS  
SS  
PSC  
PSC  
A3P1GF3DGF  
A3P1GF3FGF  
A3P1GF3DGF  
A3P1GF3FGF  
8-8-8-24 1.5V  
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DS PSC  
8-8-8-24 1.5V  
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SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS-CH9  
SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0-CH9  
SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0-CH9  
SS  
SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F  
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DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F  
DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C  
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Super  
Talent  
W1333UA1GH  
W1333X2G8(XMP)  
W1333UB2GS  
W1333UB4GS  
W1333UX6GM  
SS  
HYNIX  
H5TQ1G83TFR  
9
Super  
Talent  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
SS  
-
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8
9
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-
Super  
Talent  
DS Samsung  
DS Samsung  
K4B1G0846F  
K4B2G0846C  
0BF27D9KPT.  
Super  
Talent  
Super  
Talent  
6GB(3x 2GB) DS Micron  
9-9-9-24 1.5V  
DDR3-1066 MHz capability  
DIMM socket  
support  
(Optional)  
SS/ Chip  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Chip NO.  
Timing Voltage  
DS  
Brand  
2
1 DIMM  
DIMMs  
Crucial  
Crucial  
ELPIDA  
ELPIDA  
ELPIDA  
CT12864BA1067.8FF  
CT25664BA1067.16FF  
EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F  
EBJ11UD8BAFA-AE-E  
EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F  
1GB  
2GB  
1GB  
1GB  
2GB  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
Micron  
Micron  
9GF22D9KPT  
9HF22D9KPT  
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ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F  
Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E  
ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F  
KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U  
ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F  
1.35V(low voltage)  
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1.35V(low voltage)  
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G  
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G  
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G  
7
7
7
7
7
1.5V  
1.5V  
1.5V  
-
Hynix  
H5TQ2G83AFR  
9GF22D9KPT  
9HF22D9KPT  
Micron  
Micron  
MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB  
Micron  
Micron  
MT16JTF25664AZ-  
1G1F1  
2GB  
-
OCZ  
OCZ3G1066LV4GK  
4GB(2 x DS  
2GB)  
Micron  
9BF27D9KPV  
7-7-7-  
20  
1.65V  
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SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided  
DIMM support:  
• 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory  
configuration.  
• 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both blue slots as one pair of dual-  
channel memory configuration.  
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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.  
3.  
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).  
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.  
6.  
Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.  
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 needed. See Chapter  
2 for information on BIOS setup.  
2.  
3.  
Assign an IRQ to the card.  
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.  
1.5.3  
PCI Express x16 slot  
This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express x16 3.0/2.0  
graphic cards complying with PCI Express specifications.  
PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors.  
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1.6  
Jumpers  
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
Normal  
Clear RTC  
P
(Default)  
P8H61-I R2.0 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 from the 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 crashes 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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1.7  
1.7.1  
1
Connectors  
Rear panel connectors  
2
3
4 5  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
1.  
2.  
3.  
PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2  
mouse.  
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other  
VGA-compatible devices.  
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)  
through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.  
LAN port LED indications  
Speed  
LED  
Activity Link  
LED  
ACT/LINK LED  
Description  
No link  
SPEED LED  
Status  
OFF  
Status  
Description  
OFF  
10 Mbps connection  
ORANGE  
Linked  
ORANGE 100 Mbps connection  
GREEN 1 Gbps connection  
BLINKING Data activity  
LAN port  
4.  
5.  
Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio  
sources.  
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel,  
6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front  
Speaker Out.  
6.  
Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.  
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6,  
or 8-channel configuration.  
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Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration  
Port  
Headset 2-channel  
4-channel  
Rear Speaker Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Mic In  
6-channel  
Rear Speaker Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Bass/Center  
-
8-channel  
Light Blue (Rear panel)  
Lime (Rear panel)  
Pink (Rear panel)  
Lime (Front panel)  
Line In  
Line Out  
Mic In  
-
Rear Speaker Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Bass/Center  
-
Side Speaker Out  
To configure an 8-channel audio output:  
Use a chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio  
output.  
7.  
USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are  
available for connecting USB 3.0/2.0 devices.  
DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows®  
operating systems.  
Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a  
Windows® OS environment only after the USB 3.0 driver has been installed.  
USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage.  
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster  
and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices.  
8.  
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are  
available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices.  
9.  
DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D cannot be converted  
to output RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I.  
10. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,  
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected  
content.  
11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are  
available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices.  
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1.7.2  
Internal connectors  
1.  
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)  
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are  
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and  
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.  
ATX12V  
EATXPWR  
+3 Volts  
GND  
+12 Volts  
+12 Volts  
+5V Standby  
Power OK  
GND  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
-5 Volts  
GND  
PIN 1  
+5 Volts  
GND  
GND  
GND  
+5 Volts  
GND  
PSON#  
GND  
+3 Volts  
+3 Volts  
-12 Volts  
+3 Volts  
P
PIN 1  
P8H61-I R2.0 ATX power connectors  
For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU)  
that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum  
power of 350 W.  
DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will  
not boot up.  
We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a  
system with high power consumption rates. The system may become unstable or may  
not boot up if the power is inadequate.  
If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,  
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.  
2.  
Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)  
The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker  
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.  
SPEAKER  
P
PIN 1  
P8H61-I R2.0 Speaker Out connector  
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3.  
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)  
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the  
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.  
CPU_FAN  
CHA_FAN  
P
P8H61-I R2.0 Fan connectors  
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the  
system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place  
jumper caps on the fan connectors!  
Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS FanXpert feature.  
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4.  
Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4 [blue])  
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via  
Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.  
SATA3G_1  
SATA3G_2  
SATA3G_3  
SATA3G_4  
P
P8H61-I R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors  
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA  
hard disk drives.  
Due to H61 Chipset limitations, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows®  
7. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP.  
[IDE] is the default SATA type. Under Windows® XP, there is no need to change the  
SATA type.  
To configure the SATA type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA  
Configuration > SATA Mode Selection.  
When using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode  
Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.  
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5.  
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)  
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.  
F_PANEL  
GND  
PWR  
Reset  
Ground  
PLED-  
PLED+  
HD_LED-  
HD_LED+  
P
PIN 1  
P8H61-I R2.0 System panel connector  
System power LED (2-pin PLED)  
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED  
cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system  
power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.  
Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED)  
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable  
to this 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.  
6.  
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF-OUT)  
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.  
Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a  
slot opening at the back of the system chassis.  
P
SPDIF_OUT  
P8H61-I R2.0 Digital audio connector  
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.  
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7.  
USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, USB56)  
This connector is for a USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB module cable to this connector,  
then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This  
USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480 Mbps  
connection speed.  
USB78  
USB56  
PIN  
1
PIN  
1
USB+5V  
USB_P8-  
USB_P8+  
GND  
USB+5V  
USB_P6-  
USB_P6+  
GND  
USB+5V  
USB_P7-  
USB_P7+  
GND  
USB+5V  
USB_P5-  
USB_P5+  
GND  
P
NC  
NC  
P8H61-I R2.0 USB2.0 connectors  
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard!  
The USB module cable is purchased separately.  
8.  
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio 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.  
AAFP  
PIN 1  
P
HD-audio-compliant  
pin definition  
Legacy AC’97  
compliant definition  
P8H61-I R2.0 Front panel audio 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 Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97  
front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this  
connector is set to [HD]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.  
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1.8  
Software support  
1.8.1  
Installing an operating system  
This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install  
the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.  
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for  
detailed information.  
Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista  
Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and  
system stability.  
1.8.2  
Support DVD information  
The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software  
applications, and utilities that you can install to avail of all motherboard features.  
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the  
To run the Support DVD  
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the  
DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of ASUS  
motherboards. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual,and Contact tabs to display their  
respective menus.  
The following screen is for reference only.  
Click an icon  
to display  
Support DVD/  
motherboard  
information  
Click an item to install  
If Autorun is NOT enabled on 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.  
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Chapter 2  
BIOS information  
2.1  
Managing and updating your BIOS  
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to  
restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update  
utility.  
2.1.1  
ASUS Update utility  
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard  
BIOS in a Windows® environment.  
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet  
Service Provider (ISP).  
This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.  
Installing ASUS Update  
To install ASUS Update:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Specials menu appears.  
Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II.  
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.  
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.  
Updating the BIOS  
To update the BIOS:  
1.  
2.  
From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II  
X.XX.XX to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears.  
Click the Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the  
popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the 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, then click Next.  
c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click  
Next.  
Chapter 2: BIOS information  
2-1  
 
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update  
the utility to avail of 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 update process.  
2.1.2  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based  
utility.  
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at  
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:  
1.  
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.  
2.  
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.  
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3.  
Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.  
4.  
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,  
and then press <Enter>.  
5.  
Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.  
6.  
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform  
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.  
This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT 16/32 on a single partition.  
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot  
failure!  
2.1.3  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility  
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file  
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS  
file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS  
file.  
Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into  
P8H61-I-R2-ASUS-0306.ROM.  
The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest  
Recovering the BIOS  
To recover the BIOS:  
1.  
Turn on the system.  
2.  
Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the  
BIOS file to the USB port.  
3.  
The utility automatically checks the devices for the 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 settings. 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!  
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2.1.4  
ASUS BIOS Updater  
The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in a DOS environment. This utility  
also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS  
fails or gets corrupted during the updating 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 formatted using  
FAT32/16 on a 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 under a DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS  
Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive formatted using NTFS.  
3.  
Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).  
Booting the system in DOS environment  
1.  
Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater into the USB port.  
2.  
Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS  
Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the  
optical drive as the boot device.  
Please select boot device:  
SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
Enter Setup  
and to move selection  
ENTER to select boot device  
ESC to boot using defaults  
3.  
4.  
When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by  
pressing the item number.  
At the FreeDOS prompt, type d:and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C  
(optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive).  
Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!  
C:\>d:  
D:\>  
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Updating the BIOS file  
To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater  
1.  
At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /gand press <Enter>.  
D:\>bupdater /pc /g  
2.  
The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.  
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30  
Current ROM  
BOARD: P8H61-I R2.0  
VER: 0306  
Update ROM  
BOARD: Unknown  
VER: Unknown  
DATE: 04/18/2012  
DATE: Unknown  
PATH: A:\  
A:  
PH61-I-R2-ASUS-0306.CAP  
7:30:48  
8194 2012-05-04  
Note  
[Enter] Select or Load  
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move  
[Tab] Switch  
[B] Backup  
[V] Drive Info  
[Esc] Exit  
3.  
Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> 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 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt  
after updating BIOS.  
Load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the  
Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for  
details.  
Reconnect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS if you have disconnected  
them.  
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2.2  
BIOS setup program  
Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS  
screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup  
program.  
Entering BIOS Setup at startup  
To enter BIOS Setup at startup:  
Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>,  
POST continues with its routines.  
Entering BIOS Setup after POST  
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:  
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.  
Press the reset button on the system chassis.  
Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you  
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.  
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force a running  
operating system to reboot can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend you  
always shut down the system properly from the operating system.  
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may  
not exactly match what you see on your screen.  
Connect a USB mouse to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the  
BIOS setup program.  
The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions. If the system  
becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure  
system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the  
Exit Menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu.  
If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, clear the CMOS and reset  
the motherboard settings to its default values. Refer to section 1.6 Jumpers on how to  
erase the RTC RAM.  
The BIOS setup program does not support bluetooth devices.  
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BIOS menu screen  
The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.  
You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the  
EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.  
EZ Mode  
By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The  
EZ Mode provides you an overview of basic system information, and allows you to select  
the display language, system performance mode, and boot device priority. To access the  
Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press Esc,  
then select Advanced Mode. You can also press F7 for the advanced BIOS settings.  
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the  
Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for details.  
Displays the CPU/  
Selects the display  
language of the BIOS  
setup program  
Exits the BIOS setup program without  
saving the changes, saves the changes  
and resets the system, or enters the  
Advanced Mode  
motherboard temperature,  
CPU voltage output, and  
CPU/chassis fan speed  
Selects the boot  
device priority  
Silent mode  
Standard mode  
Loads optimized  
default  
Displays the system properties of the  
selected mode on the right hand side  
Selects the boot  
device priority  
Turbo mode  
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.  
The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when a boot device is available to the  
system.  
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Advanced Mode  
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure  
the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the  
following sections for the detailed configurations.  
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.  
Back button Menu items  
Menu bar  
General help  
Submenu item  
Pop-up window Configuration Scroll bar  
Navigation keys  
fields  
Menu bar  
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:  
Main  
For changing the basic system configuration  
For changing the overclocking settings  
For changing the advanced system settings  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings  
For changing the system boot configuration  
Tool  
For configuring options for special functions  
Exit  
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings  
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Menu items  
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example,  
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.  
The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have  
their respective menu items.  
Back button  
This button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click  
this button to return to the previous menu screen.  
Submenu items  
A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen indicates that the item has a  
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter> or double-click the  
item.  
Pop-up window  
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration  
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 the menu and change the settings.  
General help  
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.  
Configuration fields  
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can  
change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-  
configurable.  
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and  
press <Enter> or click on it to display a list of options.  
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2.3  
Main menu  
The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup  
program. The Main menu provides you an overview of basic system information, and allows  
you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.  
2.3.1  
System Language [English]  
Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options:  
[English] [Español] [русский]  
2.3.2  
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]  
Allows you to set the system date.  
2.3.3  
System Time [xx:xx:xx]  
Allows you to set the system time.  
2.3.4  
Security  
The Security menu items allow you to change the system 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.  
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Administrator Password  
If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator  
password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only  
selected fields in the BIOS setup program.  
To set an administrator password:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.  
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
To change an administrator password:  
1.  
2.  
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.  
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press  
<Enter>.  
3.  
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.  
4.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator  
password, but press <Enter> 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 password:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.  
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
To change a user password:  
1.  
2.  
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.  
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press  
<Enter>.  
3.  
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.  
4.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press  
<Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the  
User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.  
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2.4  
Ai Tweaker menu  
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.  
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field  
values can cause the system to malfunction.  
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you  
installed on the motherboard.  
Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz  
Displays the current CPU Turbo-Mode speed.  
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: [Auto] [DDR3-  
800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-  
2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz]  
Memory frequency options depend on installed CPU. The configuration options listed  
above are for a Sandy Bridge CPU.  
Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this  
happens, revert to the default setting.  
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2.4.2  
GPU Boost  
GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance.  
Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel]  
2.4.3  
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 unstable! If this  
happens, revert to the default settings.  
2.4.4  
CPU Power Management  
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.  
CPU Ratio [Auto]  
Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <->  
keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according  
to your CPU model.  
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Disables this function.  
The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and  
core frequency which may result in increased average consumption  
and decrease average heat production.  
Turbo Mode [Enabled]  
This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology item  
to [Enabled].  
[Enabled]  
Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific  
conditions.  
[Disabled]  
Disables this function.  
The following three items appear only when you set both the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep  
Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].  
Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]  
Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.  
Long Duration Maintained [Auto]  
Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.  
Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]  
Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.  
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Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]  
Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.  
Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]  
Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.  
Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric  
keypad and press <Enter>. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To  
restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press <Enter>.  
2.4.5  
[+]  
CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]  
To offset the voltage by a positive value.  
To offset the voltage by a negative value.  
[–]  
CPU Offset Voltage [Auto]  
This item allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from -0.315V to  
+0.635V with a 0.005V interval.  
Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage  
may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system  
unstable.  
2.4.6  
DRAM Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.185V to 2.135V with a 0.005V  
interval.  
According to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may  
damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage  
requirement below 1.65V.  
2.4.7  
VCCSA Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage. The values range from 0V to 0.05V with a 0.05V  
interval  
2.4.8  
VCCIO Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.05V to 0.15V with a 0.05V  
interval.  
2.4.9  
PCH Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. The values range from 1.05V to 1.10V  
with a 0.05V interval.  
The values of the CPU Voltage and iGPU Voltage items are labeled in different color,  
indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings.  
The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings.  
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2.5  
Advanced menu  
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system  
devices.  
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values  
can cause the system to malfunction.  
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.  
Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.  
Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.  
Active Processor Cores [All]  
Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.  
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]  
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Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs  
with extended CPUID functions.  
[Disabled]  
Disables this function.  
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.  
Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).  
[Disabled]  
Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately  
and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several  
systems.  
[Disabled]  
Disables this function.  
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately  
and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several  
systems.  
[Disabled]  
Disables this function.  
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching.  
Disables this function.  
CPU Power Management Configuration  
CPU Ratio [Auto]  
Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use  
<+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your  
CPU model.  
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
The CPU runs at its default speed.  
The operating system controls the CPU speed.  
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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 processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific  
condition.  
[Disabled]  
Disables this function.  
CPU C1E [Auto]  
[Enabled]  
Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order  
to enable the Enhanced Halt State.  
[Disabled]  
Disables this function.  
CPU C3 Report [Auto]  
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.  
CPU C6 Report [Auto]  
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.  
2.5.2  
PCH Configuration  
The South Bridge menu allows you to change the southbridge chipset settings.  
High Precision Timer [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology  
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.Configuration options:  
[Enabled] [Disabled]  
The following three items appear only when you set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology  
to [Enabled].  
Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. Configuration  
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
Entry After [10 Minutes]  
This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and  
allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Immediately]  
[1 minute] [2 minute] [5 minute] [10 minute] [15 minute] [30 minute] [1 hour] [2 hours]  
Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Configuration  
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
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Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. Configuration  
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
Entry After [10 Minutes]  
This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and  
allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Immediately]  
[1 minute] [2 minute] [5 minute] [10 minute] [15 minute] [30 minute] [1 hour] [2 hours]  
Active Page Threshold Support [Disbaled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Configuration  
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
Active Memory Threshold [x]  
This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to  
[Enabled] and allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold. When the partition size  
is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to support the Intel(R)  
Rapid Start Technology. When the item is set to zero, the system automatically checks  
whether the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Key in the desired value using the  
numeric keypad.  
Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology  
ISCT Configuration [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
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2.5.3  
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 Selection [IDE Mode]  
Allows you to set the SATA configuration.  
[IDE Mode]  
Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives  
as Parallel ATA physical storage devices.  
[AHCI Mode]  
Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use  
the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the  
onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that  
increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the  
drive to internally optimize the order of commands.  
[Disabled]  
Disables the SATA function.  
Due to H61 Chipset limitations, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows®  
7. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP.  
[IDE] is the default SATA Mode Selection. Under Windows® XP, there is no need to  
change the SATA Mode.  
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]  
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When  
read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning  
messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
2.5.4  
System Agent Configuration  
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB.  
Disables this function.  
Graphics Configuration  
Primary Display [Auto]  
Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE]  
iGPU Memory [Auto]  
Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M]  
[96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M]  
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Render Standby [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the internal graphics device’s multi-monitor support for  
add-on VGA devices. And the memory size for internal graphics device will keep 64MB.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
2.5.5  
USB Configuration  
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.  
The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the  
item shows None.  
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Auto]  
Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).  
The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.  
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.  
Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems  
(OS).  
[Disabled]  
Disables the function.  
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off  
feature.  
[Disabled]  
Disables the function.  
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2.5.6  
Onboard Devices Configuration  
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.  
[Disabled]  
Disables the controller.  
The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to  
[Enabled].  
Front Panel Type [HD]  
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-  
definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.  
[HD]  
Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio.  
[AC97]  
Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97  
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]  
[SPDIF]  
[HDMI]  
Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.  
Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.  
Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled]  
[Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller.  
[Disabled] Disables the controller.  
Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled]  
This item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller item to [Enabled] and  
allows you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]  
[Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller.  
[Disabled] Disables the controller.  
Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled]  
This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set to [Enabled].  
[Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function.  
[Disabled] Disables this function  
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2.5.7  
APM  
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]  
[Power On]  
[Power Off]  
[Last State]  
The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.  
The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.  
The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was  
before the AC power loss.  
Power On By PCIE [Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.  
Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.  
Power On By RTC [Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Disables RTC to generate a wake event.  
When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/  
Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.  
2.5.8  
Network Stack  
Network Stack [Disable Link]  
Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enable]  
The following two items appear only when you set the Network Stack item to [Enable].  
Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]  
This item allows users to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration  
options: [Disable Link] [Enable]  
Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]  
This item allows users to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration  
options: [Disable Link] [Enable]  
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2.6  
Monitor menu  
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change  
the fan settings.  
Scroll down to display the following items:  
2.6.1  
CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard  
temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.  
2.6.2  
CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan  
speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field  
shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed.  
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2.6.3  
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]  
Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.  
Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 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] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM]  
CPU Fan Profile [Standard]  
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows  
you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.  
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on  
the CPU temperature.  
[Silent]  
Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.  
[Turbo]  
Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.  
2.6.4  
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]  
Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.  
Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]  
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and  
allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.  
Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [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.  
[Silent]  
Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation.  
[Turbo]  
Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.  
2.6.5  
CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard  
voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item.  
2.6.6  
Anti Surge Support [Enabled]  
This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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2.7  
Boot menu  
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.  
2.7.1  
Bootup NumLock State [On]  
[On]  
[Off]  
Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].  
Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].  
2.7.2  
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Enables the full screen logo display feature.  
Disables the full screen logo display feature.  
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.  
Post Report [5 sec]  
This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to  
set the waiting time for the system to display the post report.  
Configuration options: [1 sec] [2 sec] [3 sec] [4 sec] [5 sec] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec]  
[9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]  
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2.7.3  
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]  
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
2.7.4  
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]  
[Force BIOS]  
The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot  
sequence.  
[Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party  
manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.  
2.7.5  
Setup Mode [EZ Mode]  
[Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup  
program.  
[EZ Mode]  
Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.  
2.7.6  
UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy]  
[Enable both UEFI and Legacy]  
[Disable UEFI]  
Enables both UEFI and Legacy boot.  
Enables the Legacy boot, and disables the UEFI boot.  
Enables the UEFI booth, and disables the Legacy boot.  
[Disable Legacy]  
2.7.7  
PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]  
This item specifies the PCI Option ROM launch priority when multiple Option ROMs are  
available. Configuration options: [Legacy ROM] [EFI Compatible ROM]  
2.7.8  
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, do any of the following:  
- Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.  
- Press <F8> after POST.  
2.7.9  
Boot Override  
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the  
screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to boot from  
the selected device.  
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2.8  
Tools menu  
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item  
then press <Enter> to display the submenu.  
2.8.1  
ASUS EZ Flash Utility  
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen  
appears.  
For more details, refer to section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2.  
2.8.2  
ASUS SPD Information  
DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1]  
Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the  
selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM A1] [DIMM B1]  
2.8.3  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.  
The Setup Profile Status items display Not Installed if no profile has been created.  
Label  
Allows you to input the label of setup profile.  
Save to Profile  
Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a  
profile number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.  
Load from Profile  
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile  
number that saved your CMOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.  
Chapter 2: BIOS information  
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DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot  
failure!  
We recommend that you update or load the BIOS on a system with the same memory/  
CPU configuration and matching BIOS version.  
2.9  
Exit menu  
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and  
save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit  
menu.  
Load Optimized Defaults  
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup  
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.  
Select Yes to load the default values.  
Save Changes & Reset  
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from 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  
This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen.  
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device  
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of  
the available filesystem devices.  
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Appendices  
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.  
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 modifications to this unit not  
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority  
to operate this equipment.  
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement  
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS  
210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian  
interference-causing equipment regulations.  
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)  
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation of the device.  
Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le  
matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le  
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :  
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et  
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer  
un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.  
Appendices  
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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.  
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement  
VCCI Class B Statement  
KC: Korea Warning Statement  
REACH  
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of  
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at  
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.  
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services  
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for  
protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly  
recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please  
go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different  
regions.  
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ASUS contact information  
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259  
+886-2-2894-3447  
+886-2-2890-7798  
E-mail  
Web site  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
Online support  
+86-21-38429911  
support.asus.com  
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA  
+1-510-739-3777  
+1-510-608-4555  
usa.asus.com  
Web site  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
Support fax  
+1-812-282-2787  
+1-812-284-0883  
support.asus.com  
Online support  
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)  
Address  
Fax  
Web site  
Online contact  
Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany  
+49-2102-959911  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
Support Fax  
+49-1805-010923*  
+49-2102-9599-11  
support.asus.com  
Online support  
* EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.  
Appendices  
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