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...not be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE... (1) the product is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ...
...not be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE... (1) the product is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) 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 (continued on the CPU types; ** Refer to ...a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 8GB (or above). P8H61-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...
...at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) 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 (continued on the CPU types; ** Refer to ...a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 8GB (or above). P8H61-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...
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P8H61-M LX specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green) 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT ...v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.6 in (24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
P8H61-M LX specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green) 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT ...v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.6 in (24.4 cm x 19.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... A and Channel B. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Micron MT16JTF25664AZ1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • • 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the...more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ...
... A and Channel B. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Micron MT16JTF25664AZ1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • • 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the...more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ...
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...inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards 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 supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by ...install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card.
...inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards 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 supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by ...install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card.
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...up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H61-M LX PIN 1 P8H61-M LX Speaker Out Connector 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the ...+3 Volts PIN 1 P8H61-M LX ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version...
...up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H61-M LX PIN 1 P8H61-M LX Speaker Out Connector 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the ...+3 Volts PIN 1 P8H61-M LX ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version...
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...CPU fan supports ASUS FanXpert feature. 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-M LX CPU connectors ...Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification...
...CPU fan supports ASUS FanXpert feature. 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-M LX CPU connectors ...Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification...
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... have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of the menu screen are items that do not fit... bar appears on the right side of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item...
... have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of the menu screen are items that do not fit... bar appears on the right side of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item...
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...Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled] and allows you set both the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled]. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.4 [OK] [Cancel] GPU Boost ... the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to the default settings. 2.4.6 CPU Power Management The sub-items in increased average ...
...Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled] and allows you set both the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled]. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.4 [OK] [Cancel] GPU Boost ... the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to the default settings. 2.4.6 CPU Power Management The sub-items in increased average ...
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... requirement over 1.65V may make the system unstable. 2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. The values range from -0.310V to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with a 0.010V interval. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use / to set the Offset voltage.
... requirement over 1.65V may make the system unstable. 2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. The values range from -0.310V to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with a 0.010V interval. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use / to set the Offset voltage.
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... system to run faster than marked frequency in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function.
... system to run faster than marked frequency in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function.
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... CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN ...specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M LX...
... CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN ...specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M LX...