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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M LX Series 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 1-2 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 Series 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 1-2 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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... ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology Support Supports Microsoft®...; DirectX 10.1 Supports D-Sub with HD audio module in the market. ** Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. P8H61-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™...
... ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology Support Supports Microsoft®...; DirectX 10.1 Supports D-Sub with HD audio module in the market. ** Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. P8H61-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™...
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... BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 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 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS...
... BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 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 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS...
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...; i5 / Core™ i3 processors are for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P8H61-M LX Series motherboards include P8H61-M LX PLUS and P8H61-M LX two models. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of the items is damaged or missing...
...; i5 / Core™ i3 processors are for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P8H61-M LX Series motherboards include P8H61-M LX PLUS and P8H61-M LX two models. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of the items is damaged or missing...
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...chipset design to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for double speed and bandwidth which enhances ... meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to enable more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 1.3.2 UEFI...
...chipset design to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for double speed and bandwidth which enhances ... meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to enable more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 1.3.2 UEFI...
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... BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series eliminates the need to their default settings. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings...
... BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series eliminates the need to their default settings. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings...
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... a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever...
... a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever...
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... damage the motherboard. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Do not overtighten the screws!
... damage the motherboard. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Do not overtighten the screws!
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..., 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 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 6 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_3 USB56 USB78 USB910 CLRTC F_PANEL SPEAKER 32Mb...
..., 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 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 6 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_3 USB56 USB78 USB910 CLRTC F_PANEL SPEAKER 32Mb...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not ... PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not ... PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the...
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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. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 6. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and...
... 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. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 6. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and...
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... labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 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...
... labeled CPU_FAN. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 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...
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.... 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the 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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. DDR3 modules are...
.... 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the 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 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. DDR3 modules are...
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... or at a higher frequency, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). P8H61-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B*...-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The Max. 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the...
... or at a higher frequency, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). P8H61-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B*...-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The Max. 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the...
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... DS 1GB SS 1GB SS 2GB DS 4GB DS 6GB(3x 2GB) DS 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - - - - - - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C Micron 0BF27D9KPT Micron 9GF27D9KPT Timing Voltage 7-7-7-20 1.65V 8-8-8-20 1.60V 9-9-9-20 1.65V 9-9-9-20 1.65V - - - - - - - - - - 9 - 8 - 9 - - - 9-9-9-24...
... DS 1GB SS 1GB SS 2GB DS 4GB DS 6GB(3x 2GB) DS 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - - - - - - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C Micron 0BF27D9KPT Micron 9GF27D9KPT Timing Voltage 7-7-7-20 1.65V 8-8-8-20 1.60V 9-9-9-20 1.65V 9-9-9-20 1.65V - - - - - - - - - - 9 - 8 - 9 - - - 9-9-9-24...
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... expansion card. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on...
... expansion card. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on...
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... the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. P8H61-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings...
... the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. P8H61-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings...
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... a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out...
... a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out...
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... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP 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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to...
... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP 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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to...