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... motherboard package. Failure 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! If any motherboard component. Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before...
... motherboard package. Failure 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! If any motherboard component. Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before...
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... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration 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 Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure...
... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration 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 Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure...
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... cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P8H61-I LX P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:00 PM Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-I LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed...
... cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P8H61-I LX P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:00 PM Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-I LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed...
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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. 1-6 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:02 PM If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the...
... 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. 1-6 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:02 PM If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the...
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...: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable...
...: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable...
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...chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:09 PM To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1.4.2... 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. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for...
...chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:09 PM To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 1.4.2... 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. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for...
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... for the latest QVL. 1-12 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 12 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:13 PM Siz KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G (low profile) KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G-SP(low profile) Micron MT4JTF12864AZ-...
... for the latest QVL. 1-12 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 12 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:13 PM Siz KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G (low profile) KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G-SP(low profile) Micron MT4JTF12864AZ-...
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... the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. 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 Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...
... the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. 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 Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...
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... function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. PS/2 Mouse (Green). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 16 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:21 PM Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or...
... function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. PS/2 Mouse (Green). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 16 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:21 PM Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or...
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...12V power plug. The power supply plugs are designed to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER P8H61-I LX +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 P8H61-I LX Speaker Out Connector 1-18 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 18 ASUS P8H61-I LX ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a...GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts GND GND P8H61-I LX P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:24 PM Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is inadequate. • If you to fit these connectors in only ...
...12V power plug. The power supply plugs are designed to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER P8H61-I LX +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 P8H61-I LX Speaker Out Connector 1-18 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 18 ASUS P8H61-I LX ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a...GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts GND GND P8H61-I LX P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:24 PM Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is inadequate. • If you to fit these connectors in only ...
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...connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:29 PM SPDIF_OUT P8H61-I LX GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND 6. P8H61-I LX +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-20 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 20 ASUS P8H61-I LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack...GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND P8H61-I LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 7.
...connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:29 PM SPDIF_OUT P8H61-I LX GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND 6. P8H61-I LX +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-20 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 20 ASUS P8H61-I LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack...GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND P8H61-I LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 7.
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... at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-I LX E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 22 2/15/12 6:37:31 PM Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to run the Support DVD Place ... reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and...
... at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-I LX E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 22 2/15/12 6:37:31 PM Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to run the Support DVD Place ... reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and...
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.... Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the... latest BIOS file to enable it. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS ... [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 2 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:34 PM Updating from the...
.... Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the... latest BIOS file to enable it. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS ... [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 2 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:34 PM Updating from the...
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Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-I LX VER: 0103 DATE: 08/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. C:\>d: D:\> Backing up the ... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:36 PM 3.
Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-I LX VER: 0103 DATE: 08/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. C:\>d: D:\> Backing up the ... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:36 PM 3.
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...program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. •...Exit Menu for information on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide 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 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset...
...program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. •...Exit Menu for information on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide 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 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset...
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...For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 8 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:41 PM Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - According to configure the BIOS settings. To... access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on...
...For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 8 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:41 PM Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - According to configure the BIOS settings. To... access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on...
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... menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 10 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:42 PM Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South...
... menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 10 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:42 PM Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South...
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...Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you installed on the system loading. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-I LX E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 12 2/15/12 6:37:43 PM Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] Selecting a very high ...Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. The configuration options for this happens, revert to Intel spec, ASUS H61 Series motherboard supports 1066/1333MHz DRAM (only). →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
...Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you installed on the system loading. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-I LX E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 12 2/15/12 6:37:43 PM Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] Selecting a very high ...Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. The configuration options for this happens, revert to Intel spec, ASUS H61 Series motherboard supports 1066/1333MHz DRAM (only). →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
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... Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. 2-14 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:45 PM
... Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. 2-14 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:45 PM
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...: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. • Due to change the SATA type. 2-16 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 16 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:46 PM Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] Render...
...: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. • Due to change the SATA type. 2-16 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 16 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:46 PM Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] Render...