Asus P8H61 PRO Rev.3 LGA 1155 2x DDR3-1333 6x SATA USB 3.0 ATX Motherboard

Asus P8H61 PRO Motherboard (Rev.3)

Product Features

REV 3.0 - New H61 B3 Revision
Green Motherboard comply with USB3.0 & SATA6Gb/s on H61 platform

*  Protect 3.0 - Protect the Earth & the system & you
*  EFI BIOS - EZ Mode - Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface
*  AI Suite II - One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features
*  True USB 3.0 & SATA 6Gb/s Support - fully unleash performance
*  MemOK! - Any Memory is A-OK!

LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors

[Support Intel Core CPU] 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

[Intel Chipset Inside] 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.

MemOK!

[MemOK!] Any Memory is A-OK!
MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time.

Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz 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.

EPU

[EPU] Tap into the world’s first real time PC power saving engine through 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.

AI Suite II

[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.

ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

[ASUS 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

[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.

Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution

[Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution] The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance!

Turbo Key II

[Turbo Key II] Switch on the Potential, Turn up the Performance!
Enjoy superb performance by auto-tuning your processor to an extreme yet stable state. Simply activate a dedicated switch on the motherboard to unleash extra processing capabilities.

Anti-Surge Protection

[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.

Fan Xpert

[Fan Xpert] ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

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 10 times faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support

ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

8-channel high definition audio

[8-channel high definition audio] The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.

S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the back I/O. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

[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.

Product Specifications

CPU    Intel® Socket 1155 for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor/Core™ i5 Processor/Core™ i3 Processor/
Support Intel® 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.
Chipset    Intel® H61(B3) Express Chipset
Memory    2 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR3 1333/1066 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* According to Intel® SPEC, the Max. 16GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market.
* Please refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL.
* When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended.
Expansion Slots    1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
3 x PCI
Storage    Intel® H61(B3) Express Chipset
4 xSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
ASM 1061 controller
2 xSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
LAN    Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN
Audio    ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking
USB    ASMedia® 1042 USB 3.0 controller:
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) at the back panel
Intel® H61(B3) Express Chipset:
- 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
ASUS Unique Features    ASUS Protect 3.0
- Anti-Surge protection
- LOW EMI
- ESD
- EPU
ASUS Hybrid Switches
- Turbo Key II
- MemOK!
ASUS Exclusive Features
- TurboV
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution & MOS Heatsink
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS EFI BIOS
- ASUS AI Suite II
- ASUS AI charger
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS MyLogo 2
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
Overclocking Features    Precision Tweaker
- vCore: adjustable CPU voltage at 0.010V increment
– vCCIO: adjustable I/O voltage at 0.005V increment
- vDRAM Bus: 190-step DRAM voltage control
- vPCH: 190-step chipset voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment.
Overclocking Protection
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Special Features    100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
Back Panel I/O Ports    1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green)
1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple)
1 x LAN(RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 (Blue)
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 (Black)
1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)
8 -Channel Audio I/O
Internal I/O Connectors    2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector(s) support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x MemOK! Button
2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports
4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ports
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x COM connector
1 x System Panel
1 x Turbo Key II swith
BIOS    32 Mb Flash ROM , EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS
Manageability    WOL by PME,WOR by PME,PXE
Accessories    User's manual
1 x I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s
1 x Support DVD
Support Disc    Drivers
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ASUS Update
ASUS Utilities
Form Factor    ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 8.4 inch ( 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm )