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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H61-M LX3 specifications summary viii 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 ...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H61-M LX3 specifications summary viii 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 ...
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...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in your... retailer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. ...
...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in your... retailer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. ...
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... hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in your retailer. 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 wall socket before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX3 motherboard!
... hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in your retailer. 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 wall socket before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX3 motherboard!
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... chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX3 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Do not overtighten the screws! 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the...
... chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX3 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Do not overtighten the screws! 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the...
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.../removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA1155 socket. •...
.../removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA1155 socket. •...
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... the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. 2. The illustration above is closest to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 Push... A such that you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Ensure that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. Place the heatsink on the motherboard.
... the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. 2. The illustration above is closest to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 Push... A such that you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Ensure that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. Place the heatsink on the motherboard.
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... FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX3 P8H61-M LX3 CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Connect the CPU... fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
... FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX3 P8H61-M LX3 CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Connect the CPU... fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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... to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data ... dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the...
... to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data ... dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the...
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...SPD), which is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - P8H61-M LX3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB,...support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or...
...SPD), which is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - P8H61-M LX3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB,...support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or...
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... 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 1 2. DIMM notch 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to...
... 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 1 2. DIMM notch 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to...
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...for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system ...unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Keep the screw for information...
...for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system ...unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Keep the screw for information...
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... data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - - Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - - Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. shared - -...RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to default values. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system, then ...
... data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - - Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - - Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. shared - -...RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to default values. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system, then ...
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... to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for details. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB...
... to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for details. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB...
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...the ground pin of the connector. 4. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M LX3 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V...CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 and FanXpert features. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN P8H61-M LX3 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX3 fan connectors Do not forget to connect ...
...the ground pin of the connector. 4. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M LX3 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V...CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 and FanXpert features. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN P8H61-M LX3 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX3 fan connectors Do not forget to connect ...
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... later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the... ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, ...
... later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the... ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, ...
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... list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in the future. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save ... Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Place the support DVD in case you to avoid network...
... list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in the future. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save ... Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Place the support DVD in case you to avoid network...
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Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. NTFS is done. • This function supports ... format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 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. Insert the support DVD into...
Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. NTFS is done. • This function supports ... format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 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. Insert the support DVD into...
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... simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 See section 1.6 Jumpers for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you see on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www....asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to turn the system off then back on your data or system....
... simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 See section 1.6 Jumpers for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you see on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www....asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to turn the system off then back on your data or system....
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... the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section� 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LX3 BIOS Version : 0301 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 11/28/2011 ... Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate 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...
... the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section� 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LX3 BIOS Version : 0301 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 11/28/2011 ... Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate 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...