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No part of this email address). or (2) the serial number of these licenses are used only for free by sending a request to this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT...
No part of this email address). or (2) the serial number of these licenses are used only for free by sending a request to this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT...
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... guide viii P8H61-M LX2 Series specifications summary ix 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 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.4 System memory 1-9 1.4.1 Overview 1-9 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1-13 1.5 Expansion slots 1-14 1.5.1 Installing...
... guide viii P8H61-M LX2 Series specifications summary ix 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 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.4 System memory 1-9 1.4.1 Overview 1-9 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1-13 1.5 Expansion slots 1-14 1.5.1 Installing...
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...connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x TPM connector (P8H61-M LX2/CSM only) 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up, WOR by Ring 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...
...connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x TPM connector (P8H61-M LX2/CSM only) 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up, WOR by Ring 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...
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... shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR 8 054@+;5 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 8 054@+;57VJWIZL4-, Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 The layout varies with models. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for P8H61-M LX2/CSM only. 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 power supply. Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
... shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR 8 054@+;5 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 8 054@+;57VJWIZL4-, Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 The layout varies with models. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for P8H61-M LX2/CSM only. 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 power supply. Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
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... voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series P8H61-M LX2 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size...
... voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series P8H61-M LX2 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size...
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...; • • • • • • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual- DS Elixir - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series
...; • • • • • • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual- DS Elixir - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series
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... the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
... the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. LAN (RJ-45) port. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series This port allows Gigabit connection...
... Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. LAN (RJ-45) port. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series This port allows Gigabit connection...
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... screen. To run the DVD. The following screen is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive...
... screen. To run the DVD. The following screen is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive...
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... the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Click Update button...
... the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Click Update button...
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....ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup...
....ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup...
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... auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Press the Up/Down arrow keys...
... auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Press the Up/Down arrow keys...
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... USB flash drive. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device...
... USB flash drive. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device...
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... to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Refer to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update...
... to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Refer to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update...
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... Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed 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 resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Refer to decide the boot priority. You can be used...
... Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed 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 resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Refer to decide the boot priority. You can be used...
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... Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information...
... Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information...
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... return to your CPU model. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its clock speed to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information...
... return to your CPU model. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its clock speed to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information...
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CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. And the memory size for add-on VGA devices. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 This item should be enabled in order to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] Render...
CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. And the memory size for add-on VGA devices. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 This item should be enabled in order to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] Render...
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... than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to internally optimize the order of commands. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to support more than four SATA devices.
... than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to internally optimize the order of commands. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to support more than four SATA devices.
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...Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; This feature requires an ATX power supply that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to legacy AC...
...Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; This feature requires an ATX power supply that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to legacy AC...