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..., modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are included in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; The source code will be extended if: (1) the product is authorized in this email address). If however you ....FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. or (2) for backup purposes, without any means, except documentation kept by sending a request to this product. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
..., modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are included in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; The source code will be extended if: (1) the product is authorized in this email address). If however you ....FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. or (2) for backup purposes, without any means, except documentation kept by sending a request to this product. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
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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... 1-14 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-14 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-14 1.6 Jumpers 1-15 1.7 Connectors 1-16 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-16 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-17 1.8 Software support 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-22...
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... 1-14 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-14 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-14 1.6 Jumpers 1-15 1.7 Connectors 1-16 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-16 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-17 1.8 Software support 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-22...
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...trying to complete a task. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional ... your dealer. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to help you need when installing...
...trying to complete a task. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional ... your dealer. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to help you need when installing...
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... (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) ix Dual independent displays support: DVI-D and D-Sub Supports DVI with max. P8H61-M LX2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...
... (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) ix Dual independent displays support: DVI-D and D-Sub Supports DVI with max. P8H61-M LX2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...
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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 LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports ...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...
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 LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports ...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...
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... 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 repair only if the damage...cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Press the load lever with the cap on the motherboard. P8H61-M LX2 P8H61-M LX2 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is missing, or if you are not bent....
... 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 repair only if the damage...cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Press the load lever with the cap on the motherboard. P8H61-M LX2 P8H61-M LX2 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it is missing, or if you are not bent....
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... socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 1.4.2 ... address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Size SS/ DS Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067...
... socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 1.4.2 ... address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Size SS/ DS Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067...
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... - - - - DS Samsung K4B1G0846F DS Samsung K4B2G0846C DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT DS Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS - - DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • •... memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual- Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 DS - - channel memory configuration....
... - - - - DS Samsung K4B1G0846F DS Samsung K4B2G0846C DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT DS Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG DS - - DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • •... memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual- Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 DS - - channel memory configuration....
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... clips snap back in only one direction. DIMM notch Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from...
... clips snap back in only one direction. DIMM notch Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from...
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...support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX2.... 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you intend to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS...
...support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX2.... 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you intend to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS...
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This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps ...
This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps ...
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... 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 LX2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX2 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. DVI-D port. 6. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. USB 2.0 ports...
... 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 LX2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX2 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. DVI-D port. 6. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. USB 2.0 ports...
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...pin ATX +12V power plug. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for details. 3. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 P8H61-M LX2 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that... power of the system chassis. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for a serial (COM) port. The system may become unstable or may not... ATX12V) These connectors are designed to a slot opening at http://support.asus.
...pin ATX +12V power plug. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for details. 3. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 P8H61-M LX2 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that... power of the system chassis. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for a serial (COM) port. The system may become unstable or may not... ATX12V) These connectors are designed to a slot opening at http://support.asus.
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... caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the connector. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 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... (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M LX2 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M LX2 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors.
... caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the connector. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 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... (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M LX2 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M LX2 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors.
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PLED PWRBTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 +HDLED RESET P8H61-M LX2 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 9. The...PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. SPEAKER P8H61-M LX2 PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 Speaker out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 Speaker...
PLED PWRBTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 +HDLED RESET P8H61-M LX2 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 9. The...PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. SPEAKER P8H61-M LX2 PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 Speaker out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 Speaker...
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... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings ...to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. If Autorun is for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista ...
... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings ...to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. If Autorun is for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista ...
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... original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash...
... original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash...
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... that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the ...file. 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 ...
... that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the ...file. 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 ...
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... move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 This utility also allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press... to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as the boot device...
... move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 This utility also allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press... to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as the boot device...
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... to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 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 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep...
... to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 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 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep...