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...which will be registered trademarks or copyrights of this product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). You may not be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for which is eager to , by downloading it , may contain copyrighted...Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your contact details so that is defaced or missing. ii E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 2 2/15/12 6:36:50 PM Product warranty or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or ...
...which will be registered trademarks or copyrights of this product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). You may not be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for which is eager to , by downloading it , may contain copyrighted...Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your contact details so that is defaced or missing. ii E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 2 2/15/12 6:36:50 PM Product warranty or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or ...
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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H61-I LX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 ...1.6 Jumpers 1-15 1.7 Connectors 1-16 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-16 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-17 1.8 Software support 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-22 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 3 iii 2/15/12 6:36:50 PM
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H61-I LX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 ...1.6 Jumpers 1-15 1.7 Connectors 1-16 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-16 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-17 1.8 Software support 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-22 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 3 iii 2/15/12 6:36:50 PM
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... avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vi E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 6 2/15/12 6:36:51 PM About this guide is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your power supply...
... avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vi E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 6 2/15/12 6:36:51 PM About this guide is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your power supply...
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... complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to help you MUST follow to select. Example: ++ E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 7 vii 2/15/12 6:36:53 PM IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates...
... complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to help you MUST follow to select. Example: ++ E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 7 vii 2/15/12 6:36:53 PM IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates...
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...Technology 2.0 suppport depends on the CPU types; ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are available in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61-I LX.indb 8 2/15/12 6:36:54 PM Resolution 2048 x 1536 ...@75Hz Max. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 ...
...Technology 2.0 suppport depends on the CPU types; ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are available in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61-I LX.indb 8 2/15/12 6:36:54 PM Resolution 2048 x 1536 ...@75Hz Max. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 ...
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P8H61-I LX specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green) 1 x D-Sub output ..., DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6 WOL, PXE, PME wake up 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I LX.indb 9 ix 2/15/12 6:36:54 PM E6873_P8H61-I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.70 in" x 6.70 in" (17 cm x 17 cm...
P8H61-I LX specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green) 1 x D-Sub output ..., DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6 WOL, PXE, PME wake up 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I LX.indb 9 ix 2/15/12 6:36:54 PM E6873_P8H61-I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.70 in" x 6.70 in" (17 cm x 17 cm...
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... installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-I LX.indb 1 1-1 2/15/12 6:36:55 PM This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Before you ... Take note of the following precautions before you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8H61-I LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-I LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61...
... installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-I LX.indb 1 1-1 2/15/12 6:36:55 PM This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Before you ... Take note of the following precautions before you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8H61-I LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-I LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61...
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... image below. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-I LX 1-2 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 2 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:36:57 PM Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct...
... image below. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-I LX 1-2 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 2 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:36:57 PM Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct...
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... 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-20 1-9 12 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMMB1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA CLRTC RTL 8111E USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO AAFP VIA VT1708S SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16...KBMS Intel® H61 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Super I/O 32Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR P8H61-I LX.indb 3 1-3 2/15/12 6:36:58 PM CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2....
... 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-20 1-9 12 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMMB1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA CLRTC RTL 8111E USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO AAFP VIA VT1708S SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16...KBMS Intel® H61 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Super I/O 32Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR P8H61-I LX.indb 3 1-3 2/15/12 6:36:58 PM CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2....
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... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8H61-I LX P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:00 PM 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing... with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation processors. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-I LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the...
... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8H61-I LX P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:00 PM 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing... with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation processors. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-I LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the...
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3. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 5 1-5 2/15/12 6:37:01 PM Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! ...
3. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 5 1-5 2/15/12 6:37:01 PM Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! ...
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Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:02 PM If so, skip this step. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. If it gets into ...
Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:02 PM If so, skip this step. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. If it gets into ...
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..., ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 7 1-7 2/15/12 6:37:04 PM B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the chassis before...
..., ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 7 1-7 2/15/12 6:37:04 PM B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the chassis before...
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.../12 6:37:05 PM Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A B B A B A 1-8 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 8 ASUS P8H61-I LX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up ...
.../12 6:37:05 PM Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A B B A B A 1-8 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 8 ASUS P8H61-I LX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up ...
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... to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMMA1 DIMMB1 P8H61-I LX Channel Channel A Channel B P8H61-I LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 9 1-9 2/15/12 6:37:08 PM Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
... to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMMA1 DIMMB1 P8H61-I LX Channel Channel A Channel B P8H61-I LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 9 1-9 2/15/12 6:37:08 PM Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
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ASUS will update the QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows... MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 • • 1-10 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 10 ASUS P8H61-I LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the... OS, when you do any of 3GB system memory if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:09 PM
ASUS will update the QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows... MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 • • 1-10 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 10 ASUS P8H61-I LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the... OS, when you do any of 3GB system memory if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:09 PM
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... Micron OJD12D9LGK SS MICRON IJM22 D9PFJ DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT DS Micron OLD22D9LGK DS NANYA NT5CB256M8GN-CG DS - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 12 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:13 PM Voltage 1.5V 1.5V - 1.5V 1.7V 1.75V 1.65V 1.65V 1.60V 1.5V - DS - - DS - - SS PSC...
... Micron OJD12D9LGK SS MICRON IJM22 D9PFJ DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT DS Micron OLD22D9LGK DS NANYA NT5CB256M8GN-CG DS - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 12 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:13 PM Voltage 1.5V 1.5V - 1.5V 1.7V 1.75V 1.65V 1.65V 1.60V 1.5V - DS - - DS - - SS PSC...
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Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DIMM notch Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 13 1-13 2/15/12 6:37:16 PM The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support ...
Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DIMM notch Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 13 1-13 2/15/12 6:37:16 PM The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support ...
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... for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:16 PM Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...
... for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:16 PM Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...