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... x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX2 motherboard! Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on it, check the items in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX2 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX2 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product...
... x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX2 motherboard! Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on it, check the items in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX2 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX2 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product...
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... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX2 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the...
... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX2 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the...
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P8H61-M LX2 P8H61-M LX2 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Locate the CPU socket on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. To.... 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation processors. • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. • Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the...
P8H61-M LX2 P8H61-M LX2 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Locate the CPU socket on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. To.... 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation processors. • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. • Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the...
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... the load lever under the retention knob (C). 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the...
... the load lever under the retention knob (C). 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the...
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX2 P8H61-M LX2 CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.3.3 ...
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX2 P8H61-M LX2 CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.3.3 ...
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...or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P8H61-M LX2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more memory on 32...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at...
...or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P8H61-M LX2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more memory on 32...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at...
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... of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual- DS Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 DS - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK PSC AL7F8G73D-DG1 PSC AL7F8G73F-DJ2 PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1 PSC AL8F8G73F-DJ2 SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS-CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0...
... of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual- DS Patriot PM64M8D38U-15 DS - - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK PSC AL7F8G73D-DG1 PSC AL7F8G73F-DJ2 PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1 PSC AL8F8G73F-DJ2 SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS-CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0...
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1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards ...
1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards ...
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... 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Line In port (light blue). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status...
... 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Line In port (light blue). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status...
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...until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M LX2 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts ... that complies with more power-consuming devices. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 P8H61-M LX2 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug...
...until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M LX2 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts ... that complies with more power-consuming devices. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 P8H61-M LX2 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug...
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...RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M LX2 SATA3G_4 P8H61-M LX2 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA...(7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the...
...RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M LX2 SATA3G_4 P8H61-M LX2 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA...(7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the...
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... for updates. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is ... are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports...
... for updates. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is ... are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports...
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... 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 The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Updating from the...the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. b. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB...
... 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 The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Updating from the...the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. b. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB...
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... under DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment... 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot your computer. ...
... under DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment... 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot your computer. ...
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... Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater...hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX2 VER: 0206 DATE: 01/13/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61ML.ROM 4194304 2011-01-11 17:...
... Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater...hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX2 VER: 0206 DATE: 01/13/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61ML.ROM 4194304 2011-01-11 17:...
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... section� 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LX2 BIOS Version : 0206 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date :...248V Q-Fan Control Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the basic ...
... section� 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LX2 BIOS Version : 0206 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date :...248V Q-Fan Control Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the basic ...
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... (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. A configurable field...
... (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. A configurable field...
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.../confirm the password. To change a user password: 1. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. Administrator Password...
.../confirm the password. To change a user password: 1. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. Administrator Password...
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... and features. However, the frequency may be optimized depending on the system loading. 2.4.3 [OK] [Cancel] GPU Boost [OK] Select [OK] to adjust the value. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use / to automatically optimize the iGPU...
... and features. However, the frequency may be optimized depending on the system loading. 2.4.3 [OK] [Cancel] GPU Boost [OK] Select [OK] to adjust the value. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use / to automatically optimize the iGPU...
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... you installed. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to zero (0).
... you installed. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to zero (0).