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... the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS...
... the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS...
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... Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-12 2.4.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled 2-12 2.4.3 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-12 2.4.4 GPU Boost 2-13 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-13 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-13 2.5 Advanced menu 2-14 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-14 2.5.2 PCH Configuration 2-16 2.5.3 SATA Configuration 2-16 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration 2-17 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-18 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-18 2.5.7 APM 2-19 2.5.8 Network Stack 2-19 2.6 Monitor menu 2-20 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-20 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed...
... Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-12 2.4.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled 2-12 2.4.3 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-12 2.4.4 GPU Boost 2-13 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-13 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-13 2.5 Advanced menu 2-14 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-14 2.5.2 PCH Configuration 2-16 2.5.3 SATA Configuration 2-16 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration 2-17 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-18 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-18 2.5.7 APM 2-19 2.5.8 Network Stack 2-19 2.6 Monitor menu 2-20 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-20 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed...
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P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB Other features LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports Intel 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating...
P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB Other features LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports Intel 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating...
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... support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio 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 Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up 2 x Serial...
... support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio 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 Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up 2 x Serial...
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... to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboard 2 x Serial...
... to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboard 2 x Serial...
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... capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series It is enhanced with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is the latest PCI Express bus standard with an ACPI management function to support the new 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an...
... capacity. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series It is enhanced with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is the latest PCI Express bus standard with an ACPI management function to support the new 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an...
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... product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series The built-in line with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. This is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based...
... product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series The built-in line with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. This is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based...
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... memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage support (optional...
... memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage support (optional...
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... the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 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 the system and change...
... the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 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 the system and change...
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... P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers...
... P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers...
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... may damage the motherboard components. These are for USB 2.0 ports. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 and Fan Xpert features. 5. 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the USB connectors.
... may damage the motherboard components. These are for USB 2.0 ports. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 and Fan Xpert features. 5. 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the USB connectors.
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... install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD...
... install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD...
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... Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. c. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that you 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 disk in case...
... Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. c. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that you 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 disk in case...
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... [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. b. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS...
... [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. b. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS...
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... update process is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61MLX3R.CAP (P8H61-M LX3 R2.0) or H61ML3PR.CAP (P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the support DVD...
... update process is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61MLX3R.CAP (P8H61-M LX3 R2.0) or H61ML3PR.CAP (P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the support DVD...
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...boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). Boot your computer. 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 the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS...
...boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). Boot your computer. 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 the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS...
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...set the memory operating frequency. The configuration options for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/User define memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Select this item to the default setting. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for default core ratio settings. 2.4.3 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! UEFI BIOS Utility...
...set the memory operating frequency. The configuration options for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/User define memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Select this item to the default setting. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for default core ratio settings. 2.4.3 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! UEFI BIOS Utility...
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... to the default settings. 2.4.6 CPU Power Management The sub-items in increased average consumption and decrease average heat production. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the Turbo Mode item to set the DRAM timing control features. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause...
... to the default settings. 2.4.6 CPU Power Management The sub-items in increased average consumption and decrease average heat production. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the Turbo Mode item to set the DRAM timing control features. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause...
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... Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to OS. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Use and keys to your CPU model. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores...
... Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to OS. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Use and keys to your CPU model. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores...
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... Technology) is the default SATA type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. SATA Mode Selection [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on random workloads by internal graphics devices. Configuration options: [Auto...
... Technology) is the default SATA type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. SATA Mode Selection [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on random workloads by internal graphics devices. Configuration options: [Auto...