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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M LX Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M LX Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
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... for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are available in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Intel® H61 (B3) Express Chipset...-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The Max. 16GB memory capacity can be supported with max. P8H61-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7...
... for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are available in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Intel® H61 (B3) Express Chipset...-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The Max. 16GB memory capacity can be supported with max. P8H61-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7...
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... BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Charger ASUS ESD ASUS Low EMI ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS...
... BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Charger ASUS ESD ASUS Low EMI ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS...
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...Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P8H61-M LX Series motherboards include P8H61-M LX PLUS and P8H61-M LX two models. Before you for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX Series motherboard! The layout ...making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for P8H61-M LX only. • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product ...
...Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P8H61-M LX Series motherboards include P8H61-M LX PLUS and P8H61-M LX two models. Before you for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX Series motherboard! The layout ...making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for P8H61-M LX only. • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product ...
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...management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal ... the smoothness of their operating system. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series It provides improved performance by the F12...
...management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal ... the smoothness of their operating system. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series It provides improved performance by the F12...
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...(ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to ...
...(ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to ...
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... a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard...
... a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard...
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... into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P8H61-M LX 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Ensure that you place it .
... into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P8H61-M LX 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Ensure that you place it .
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..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 24.4cm(9.6in) USB34 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LX RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 5 SB_PWR Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 6 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_3 USB56 USB78 USB910 CLRTC F_PANEL SPEAKER 32Mb...
..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 24.4cm(9.6in) USB34 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LX RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 5 SB_PWR Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 6 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_3 USB56 USB78 USB910 CLRTC F_PANEL SPEAKER 32Mb...
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... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® ...Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. Press the load lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. ...
... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® ...Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. Press the load lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. ...
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... load lever under the retention knob (C). Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 6. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. If it gets into your eyes or...
... load lever under the retention knob (C). Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 6. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. If it gets into your eyes or...
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... occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard...
... occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard...
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... each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched...
... each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched...
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...on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the following: - ASUS will update the QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS...• Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series P8H61-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of 8GB (or above).
...on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the following: - ASUS will update the QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS...• Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series P8H61-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of 8GB (or above).
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... DS 4GB DS 6GB(3x 2GB) DS 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - - - - - - - channel memory configuration. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series
... DS 4GB DS 6GB(3x 2GB) DS 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - - - - - - - channel memory configuration. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series
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... cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use...
... cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use...
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..., use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H61-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position...
..., use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H61-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position...
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... a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Parallel port. Microphone port (pink). This port allows Gigabit connection to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Refer to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 Mouse (Green). 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear...
... a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Parallel port. Microphone port (pink). This port allows Gigabit connection to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Refer to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 Mouse (Green). 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear...
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... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to...
... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to...