P8H61-M LE/USB3

    REV 3.0 - New H61 B3 Revision
    Better graphics with iGPU Boost on Intel H61

    • GPU Boost - Instant iGPU Level Up!
    • UEFI BIOS - EZ Mode - Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface
    • AI Suite II - One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features
    • EPU - System Level Energy Saving
    Learn more about the new B3 revision and previous version
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    Specifications

    CPUIntel® Socket 1155 for 2nd Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3 Processors
    Supports Intel® 32 nm 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 CPU support list
    ChipsetIntel® H61(B3)
    Memory2 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 1333/1066 Hz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
    Dual Channel Memory Architecture
    Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
    * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market.
    * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
    * Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
    GraphicIntegrated Graphics Processor
    Multi-VGA output support : DVI/RGB ports
    - Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
    - Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz
    Supports DirectX 10.1
    Expansion Slots1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
    2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
    1 x PCI
    StorageIntel® H61(B3) chipset :
    4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue
    LANRealtek® 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
    AudioRealtek® ALC 887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *1
    USB PortsIntel® H61(B3) chipset :
    8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
    ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
    2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
    Special FeaturesASUS EPU :
    - EPU
    TurboV
    GPU Boost
    ASUS Exclusive Features :
    - AI Suite II
    - Anti-Surge
    - ESD Guards
    - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
    ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
    - ASUS Fan Xpert
    ASUS EZ DIY :
    - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    - ASUS EZ Flash 2
    - ASUS MyLogo 2
    100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
    Back I/O Ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
    1 x DVI
    1 x D-Sub
    1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
    2 x USB 3.0
    4 x USB 2.0
    3 x Audio jack(s)
    Internal I/O Ports2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
    1 x TPM connector(s)
    1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
    4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
    1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
    1 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
    1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
    1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
    1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
    1 x parallel port connector(s)
    1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
    1 x System panel(s)
    AccessoriesUser's manual
    I/O Shield
    2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)
    BIOS32 Mb Flash ROM , EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS
    Form FactoruATX Form Factor
    9.6 inch x 8.0 inch ( 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm )
    Note*1: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
    LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors

    This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.

    Intel® H61(B3) Express Chipset

    The Intel® H61(B3) Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 2nd generation processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.

    Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066 support

    The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.

    USB 3.0 Support

    Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 – the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

    EPU

    Tap into the world’s first real time PC power saving engine through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system power savings by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity.

    GPU Boost

    GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best graphics performance. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades.




    AI Suite II

    With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

    100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

    This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.





    Anti-Surge Protection

    Protect Your Device Anti-Surge Protection Design detects overvoltage conditions and prevents voltage surges from spreading in real time. It also actively cuts off the overvoltage supply to protect the system.

    1. Real-time over voltage detection.
    2. Active protection against potential damage to your motherboards and systems.

    TPM

    Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys( for encryption/ decryption), digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

    EFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

    ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable more flexible and convenient mouse controls. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system settings.

    TurboV

    Easy, Real-Time O.C. Tunings
    Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

    ErP ready

    The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

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