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...shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is eager to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; If however you encounter any warranty. or (2) the serial number of this product. 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 BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in writing...
...shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is eager to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; If however you encounter any warranty. or (2) the serial number of this product. 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 BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in writing...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M LX2 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 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M LX2 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 ...
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...; 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. P8H61-M LX2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST...
...; 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. P8H61-M LX2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST...
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P8H61-M LX2 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x ....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 Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
P8H61-M LX2 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x ....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 Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs... overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from a memory module. P8H61-M LX2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2
... of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs... overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from a memory module. P8H61-M LX2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2
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...The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Failure to the card. 3. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that you removed... slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the slot...
...The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Failure to the card. 3. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that you removed... slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the slot...
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...10-1 pin COM1) This connector is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . •...of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 P8H61-M LX2 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 2. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for details. 3. ATX power connectors (...
...10-1 pin COM1) This connector is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . •...of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 P8H61-M LX2 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 2. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for details. 3. ATX power connectors (...
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The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 These are for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (... to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 5. 4. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX2 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M LX2 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V...
The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 These are for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (... to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 5. 4. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX2 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M LX2 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V...
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... on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the selected item. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Press or use the... a submenu. To change the value of a field, select it and press to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu...
... on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the selected item. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Press or use the... a submenu. To change the value of a field, select it and press to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu...
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...the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Select [Cancel] to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep ... iGPU frequency. 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you set the DRAM timing control features. Changing the values in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you set the CPU ratio and features. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use / to your CPU ...
...the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Select [Cancel] to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep ... iGPU frequency. 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you set the DRAM timing control features. Changing the values in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you set the CPU ratio and features. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use / to your CPU ...
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... different due to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 The valid value ranges vary according to zero (0). Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to enable or disable the Enhanced ... Allows you to set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this function.
... different due to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 The valid value ranges vary according to zero (0). Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to enable or disable the Enhanced ... Allows you to set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this function.
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...DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Operation is subject to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, ...COMPUTER INC. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M LX2 conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. No...
...DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Operation is subject to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, ...COMPUTER INC. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M LX2 conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. No...