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...by any language in receipt of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be reproduced,...and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under the same license as source code archives, etc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
...by any language in receipt of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be reproduced,...and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under the same license as source code archives, etc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable ...
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable ...
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... completing a task. How this guide To ensure that you complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Conventions used throughout this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this guide is organized This...
... completing a task. How this guide To ensure that you complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Conventions used throughout this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this guide is organized This...
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P8H61-MX Series specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS FanXpert ASUS AI Charger (P8H61-MX R2.0 only) ASUS AI Charger+ (P8H61-MX USB3 only) ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS GPU Boost Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port P8H61-MX R2.0: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61-MX... 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor uATX ...
P8H61-MX Series specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS FanXpert ASUS AI Charger (P8H61-MX R2.0 only) ASUS AI Charger+ (P8H61-MX USB3 only) ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS GPU Boost Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port P8H61-MX R2.0: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61-MX... 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor uATX ...
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The layout illustrations in this user manual are for P8H61-MX R2.0 only. 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 ... component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in your retailer. • ASUS P8H61-MX Series motherboards include P8H61-MX R2.0 and P8H61-MX USB3 models. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of included accessories. • If any of the items is damaged or missing...
The layout illustrations in this user manual are for P8H61-MX R2.0 only. 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 ... component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in your retailer. • ASUS P8H61-MX Series motherboards include P8H61-MX R2.0 and P8H61-MX USB3 models. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of included accessories. • If any of the items is damaged or missing...
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... higher than the vendor-marked value. Profile is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip...DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or ...8226; Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. -
... higher than the vendor-marked value. Profile is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip...DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or ...8226; Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. -
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...any time without notice. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. To run the DVD. 1-26 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. •... Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package ...
...any time without notice. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. To run the DVD. 1-26 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. •... Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package ...
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... keys to the default setting. 2.4.4 [Auto] [Manual] 2.4.5 [OK] [Cancel] iGPU Max. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency. 2.4.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] Allows you to set the ...memory frequency mode under XMP/Manual/User for a Sandy Bridge CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz...
... keys to the default setting. 2.4.4 [Auto] [Manual] 2.4.5 [OK] [Cancel] iGPU Max. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency. 2.4.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] Allows you to set the ...memory frequency mode under XMP/Manual/User for a Sandy Bridge CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz...
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... you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Disables this function. 2.4.7 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set both the...
... you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Disables this function. 2.4.7 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set both the...
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...500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. The values range from 0% to adjust the minimum CPU ... Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Sets to [Manual] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. The values range from 20% to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. Select Ignore if ...
...500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. The values range from 0% to adjust the minimum CPU ... Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Sets to [Manual] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. The values range from 20% to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. Select Ignore if ...
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...Fan Max. The values range from 60% to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and ... Control feature and allows you set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Manual] Sets to [Standard] to [Manual]. Sets to [Manual] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. Chassis Fan Min. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis...
...Fan Max. The values range from 60% to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and ... Control feature and allows you set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Manual] Sets to [Standard] to [Manual]. Sets to [Manual] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. Chassis Fan Min. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis...