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P8H61-M LX Motherboard
P8H61-M LX Motherboard
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M LX 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 1-3 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 and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M LX 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 1-3 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 and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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...ensure that the power cables for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all power cables are unplugged. ...area. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw...
...ensure that the power cables for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all power cables are unplugged. ...area. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw...
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... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to complete a task. If you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or Return key. Keys enclosed in this manual. Example: means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the...
... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to complete a task. If you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or Return key. Keys enclosed in this manual. Example: means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the...
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... another standout in LGA1155 package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the ... 1: Product introduction 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core...
... another standout in LGA1155 package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the ... 1: Product introduction 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core...
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... Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboardonly BIOS control to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 1333 / 1066 MHz to enable more intricate system settings. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX It is enhanced with the...BIOS with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for double speed and bandwidth which allows increased bandwidth and stability. It ...
... Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboardonly BIOS control to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 1333 / 1066 MHz to enable more intricate system settings. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX It is enhanced with the...BIOS with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for double speed and bandwidth which allows increased bandwidth and stability. It ...
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... Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with ESD Guards. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the ESD current away for motherboard users, but also effectively cools down hot airflows generated by different climate conditions in -...one simple to prevent discharge spread. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to the computer. Fanless Design: ...
... Heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with ESD Guards. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the ESD current away for motherboard users, but also effectively cools down hot airflows generated by different climate conditions in -...one simple to prevent discharge spread. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to the computer. Fanless Design: ...
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...you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy... product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to...
...you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy... product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to...
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...power cord from the power supply. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply 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 1.4 Before you proceed... antistatic pad or in soft-off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that lights up to the...
...power cord from the power supply. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply 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 1.4 Before you proceed... antistatic pad or in soft-off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that lights up to the...
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...with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-M LX 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you ... it . Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws ...
...with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-M LX 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you ... it . Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws ...
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... Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-23 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 19.3cm(7.6in) KBMS EPU 1 4 CPU_FAN COM ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 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...
... Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-23 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 19.3cm(7.6in) KBMS EPU 1 4 CPU_FAN COM ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 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...
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...™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the right (B) ...until it is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Unplug all power cables before installing the ...
...™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the right (B) ...until it is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Unplug all power cables before installing the ...
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...steps and functions should remain the same. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel...8209;directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU fan connector....
...steps and functions should remain the same. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel...8209;directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU fan connector....
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...P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A B B A B A 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard.... Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the ...
...P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A B B A B A 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard.... Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the ...
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... 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 Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions...
... 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 Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions...
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...DIMMs with DIMMs of the following: - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of 8GB (or above). P8H61-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from... can be supported with the same CAS latency. Micron MT16JTF25664AZ1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • • 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX ASUS will update the QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB...
...DIMMs with DIMMs of the following: - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of 8GB (or above). P8H61-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from... can be supported with the same CAS latency. Micron MT16JTF25664AZ1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • • 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX ASUS will update the QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB...
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... socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch...
... socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch...
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... that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card... for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
... that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card... for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
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...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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ...the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for USB ...
...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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ...the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for USB ...
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... (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports ASUS FanXpert feature. 5. The USB module cable is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module...are not jumpers! Doing so will damage the motherboard! 4. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors. USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M LX PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V...
... (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports ASUS FanXpert feature. 5. The USB module cable is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module...are not jumpers! Doing so will damage the motherboard! 4. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors. USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M LX PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V...