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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 Installing the CPU 1-4 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.3.3 ... 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 Installing the CPU 1-4 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.3.3 ... 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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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local... are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are connected. vi E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 6 2/15/12 6:36:51 PM Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local... are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are connected. vi E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 6 2/15/12 6:36:51 PM Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power...
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... to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-I LX.indb 1 1-1 2/15/12 6:36:55 PM SB_PWR P8H61-I LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-I LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX motherboard! This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the...on it, check the items in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in the bag that the ATX ...
... to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-I LX.indb 1 1-1 2/15/12 6:36:55 PM SB_PWR P8H61-I LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-I LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX motherboard! This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the...on it, check the items in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in the bag that the ATX ...
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... four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that you place it . Place this side towards the rear 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 The edge with external ports...
... four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that you place it . Place this side towards the rear 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 The edge with external ports...
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...1-20 10 Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 1-4 1-19 11. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 6. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 123 45 6 17cm(6.7in) DVI USB78 USB56 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 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 5. Digital audio connector...
...1-20 10 Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 1-4 1-19 11. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 6. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 123 45 6 17cm(6.7in) DVI USB78 USB56 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 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 5. Digital audio connector...
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... the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-I LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost 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...
... the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-I LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost 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...
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... secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Ensure that you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® ...; When you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 7 1-7 2/15/12 6:37:04 PM
... secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Ensure that you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® ...; When you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 7 1-7 2/15/12 6:37:04 PM
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...To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU_FAN P8H61-I LX CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:05 PM Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. Hardware monitoring... errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable 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...
...To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU_FAN P8H61-I LX CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:05 PM Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. Hardware monitoring... errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable 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...
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... a DDR2 DIMM socket. 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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 A DDR3 module has the same...
... a DDR2 DIMM socket. 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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 A DDR3 module has the same...
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P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:09 PM The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • According to support a full ... H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V • • Micron 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. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non...
P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:09 PM The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • According to support a full ... H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V • • Micron 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. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non...
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...fits in the wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 13 1-13 2/15/12 6:37:16 PM Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing... the retaining 1 clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do ...
...fits in the wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 13 1-13 2/15/12 6:37:16 PM Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing... the retaining 1 clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do ...
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... documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:16 PM 1.5 Expansion slots...
... documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:16 PM 1.5 Expansion slots...
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... of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail 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 a ... NC PORT1 L AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy ACʼ97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-I LX P8H61-I LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. DVI...
... of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail 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 a ... NC PORT1 L AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy ACʼ97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-I LX P8H61-I LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. DVI...
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...of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module cable is purchased separately. P8H61-I LX.indb 19 1-19 2/15/12 6:37:27 PM Insufficient air flow inside the system may ...PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors. P8H61-I LX USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB56 PIN 1 USB+...
...of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module cable is purchased separately. P8H61-I LX.indb 19 1-19 2/15/12 6:37:27 PM Insufficient air flow inside the system may ...PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors. P8H61-I LX USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB56 PIN 1 USB+...
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...file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-I LX E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 22 2/15/12 6:37:31 PM Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents ...of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the...
...file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-I LX E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 22 2/15/12 6:37:31 PM Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents ...of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the...
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.... The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 1 2/15/12 6:37:33 PM Chapter 2 BIOS information... Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB...
.... The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 1 2/15/12 6:37:33 PM Chapter 2 BIOS information... Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB...
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Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 2: BIOS information E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 3 2-3 2/15/12 6:37:35 PM Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...in DOS environment. Boot your computer. Reboot the system when the update process is not supported under DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Do not ...
Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 2: BIOS information E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 3 2-3 2/15/12 6:37:35 PM Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...in DOS environment. Boot your computer. Reboot the system when the update process is not supported under DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Do not ...
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... system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable ... any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, ... POST continues with its parameters. If you failed to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:37 PM
... system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable ... any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, ... POST continues with its parameters. If you failed to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:37 PM
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...priority. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-I LX.indb 7 2/15/12 6:37:39 PM Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system...and boot device priority. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and...
...priority. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-I LX.indb 7 2/15/12 6:37:39 PM Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system...and boot device priority. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and...