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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 Memory configurations 1-10 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12...
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 Memory configurations 1-10 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12...
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P8H61-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Rear panel ports LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation processors Supports Intel 32nm Multi-Core CPU Supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the ...1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) viii resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® H61 Express Chipset 2 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel...
P8H61-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Rear panel ports LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation processors Supports Intel 32nm Multi-Core CPU Supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the ...1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) viii resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® H61 Express Chipset 2 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel...
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ix P8H61-M LX3 specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector ...PXE, PME Wake Up 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: 8.9 in x 6.8 in (22.6 cm x 17.3 cm) * Specifications are subject ...
ix P8H61-M LX3 specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector ...PXE, PME Wake Up 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: 8.9 in x 6.8 in (22.6 cm x 17.3 cm) * Specifications are subject ...
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.... • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. P8H61-M LX3 P8H61-M LX3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket ... a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation processors. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap ...
.... • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. P8H61-M LX3 P8H61-M LX3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket ... a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation processors. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap ...
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... to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted.... Load plate 4. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. 3.
... to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted.... Load plate 4. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. 3.
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Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 The Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it ... retention knob (C). 6. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with preapplied thermal paste.
Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 The Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it ... retention knob (C). 6. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with preapplied thermal paste.
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... heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you ... illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in a diagonal sequence to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. Push down two fasteners at a time in size and dimension. Place the heatsink on the motherboard.
... heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you ... illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in a diagonal sequence to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. Push down two fasteners at a time in size and dimension. Place the heatsink on the motherboard.
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Disconnect the CPU fan cable...
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Disconnect the CPU fan cable...
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... the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. IRQ assignments for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets... the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Realtek 8111F controller - Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when...
... the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. IRQ assignments for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets... the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Realtek 8111F controller - Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when...
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... (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 and FanXpert features. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that ...supports up to the fan connectors. 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 ...
... (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 and FanXpert features. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that ...supports up to the fan connectors. 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 ...
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... is available only when the boot device is installed to decide the boot priority. 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 Speed : 3100 MHz Exit/Advanced... on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer 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 and resets the system,...
... is available only when the boot device is installed to decide the boot priority. 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 Speed : 3100 MHz Exit/Advanced... on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer 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 and resets the system,...
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...to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0301 x64 11/28.../2011 7.0.4.1197 B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1333 MHz System Language English ...
...to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0301 x64 11/28.../2011 7.0.4.1197 B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1333 MHz System Language English ...
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... high memory frequency may cause the system to set the memory operating frequency. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz...CPU Power Management Auto Boot Tool Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! The configuration options for this happens, revert to the default setting. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3...
... high memory frequency may cause the system to set the memory operating frequency. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz...CPU Power Management Auto Boot Tool Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! The configuration options for this happens, revert to the default setting. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3...
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...be TDP (65W or 95W for maximum performance. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Use the and keys to your CPU model. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Changing the values in this menu may result in increased average consumption and decrease average heat production. ... Any under 255 can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Short duration power limit [Auto] This is 1.25 times Power Limit 1. ASUS board can be programmed. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The following three items appear only when you set the Enhanced Intel®...
...be TDP (65W or 95W for maximum performance. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Use the and keys to your CPU model. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Changing the values in this menu may result in increased average consumption and decrease average heat production. ... Any under 255 can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Short duration power limit [Auto] This is 1.25 times Power Limit 1. ASUS board can be programmed. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The following three items appear only when you set the Enhanced Intel®...
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Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for the CPU and other system devices. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2....to malfunction. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for CPU cores. EFI BIOS Utility - Use the and keys to adjust the value. The value is represented in 1/8 A (0.125A) increment. The ...
Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for the CPU and other system devices. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2....to malfunction. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for CPU cores. EFI BIOS Utility - Use the and keys to adjust the value. The value is represented in 1/8 A (0.125A) increment. The ...
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...Allows a hardware platform to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be different due to zero (0). CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [...] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to the CPU you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run multiple operating systems separately...
...Allows a hardware platform to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be different due to zero (0). CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [...] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to the CPU you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run multiple operating systems separately...
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... Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use as Parallel ... Present if no SATA device is installed to the operating system. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the corresponding SATA port. And the memory size for add-on Windows® XP. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows...
... Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use as Parallel ... Present if no SATA device is installed to the operating system. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the corresponding SATA port. And the memory size for add-on Windows® XP. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows...
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...65533;x��º�C�/x�x�x��º�F�] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the following items: ...Version 2.00.1201. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to the...
...65533;x��º�C�/x�x�x��º�F�] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the following items: ...Version 2.00.1201. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to the...
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...chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the... and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle.
...chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the... and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle.
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.... When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options:...Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 90ºC. CPU Fan Min. The values range from 60% to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the ...
.... When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options:...Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 90ºC. CPU Fan Min. The values range from 60% to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the ...