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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii P8H61-MX Series 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 1-4 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-5 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-5 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-10 1.4.1 Overview 1-10 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-11...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii P8H61-MX Series 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 1-4 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-5 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-5 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-10 1.4.1 Overview 1-10 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-11...
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.../2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Resolution: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz D-SUB with Max. Supports Multi-Streaming USB P8H61-MX R2.0 Intel® H61 Express Chipset - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at rear...
.../2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Resolution: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz D-SUB with Max. Supports Multi-Streaming USB P8H61-MX R2.0 Intel® H61 Express Chipset - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at rear...
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... 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 USB3: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports - 2 x USB 3.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU...
... 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 USB3: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports - 2 x USB 3.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU...
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Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-15 1-4 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-17 1-21 1-4 ASUS P8H61-MX Series DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 6. USB connectors (USB78, USB910) 1-19 1-9 10...-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-19 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-1 1-20 11. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) Page 1-20 1-18 8.
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-15 1-4 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-17 1-21 1-4 ASUS P8H61-MX Series DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 6. USB connectors (USB78, USB910) 1-19 1-9 10...-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-19 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-1 1-20 11. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) Page 1-20 1-18 8.
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.... • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is ... from the retention tab. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for Intel® processors. P8H61-MX R2.0 P8H61-MX Series CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the...
.... • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is ... from the retention tab. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for Intel® processors. P8H61-MX R2.0 P8H61-MX Series CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the...
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...plate 4. 3. 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. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-6 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and ...then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. PnP cap 5. Lift the load lever in only one correct ...
...plate 4. 3. 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. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-6 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and ...then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. PnP cap 5. Lift the load lever in only one correct ...
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... will be in an even thin layer. 6. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. Insert the load lever under the retention knob (C). The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal...
... will be in an even thin layer. 6. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. Insert the load lever under the retention knob (C). The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal...
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The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-MX Series If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Ensure that you have...LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1155...
The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-MX Series If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Ensure that you have...LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1155...
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-MX R2.0 P8H61-MX Series 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. A B B A A B B A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink...
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-MX R2.0 P8H61-MX Series 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. A B B A A B B A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink...
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...in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows...on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of these memory modules depend on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and...
...in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows...on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of these memory modules depend on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and...
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...caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-MX R2.0 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-MX Series Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back ...of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin ...
...caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-MX R2.0 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-MX Series Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back ...of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin ...
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... the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Refer to the system. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Displays the CPU/ motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes...
... the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Refer to the system. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Displays the CPU/ motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes...
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... values can cause the system to malfunction. • The configuration options for this item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the... CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays...
... values can cause the system to malfunction. • The configuration options for this item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the... CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays...
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... menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Selecting a very high memory frequency may be optimized depending on installed CPU. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Use the and keys to automatically optimize the... the default settings. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency. GPU Boost [OK] Select [OK] to adjust the value. 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]...
... menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Selecting a very high memory frequency may be optimized depending on installed CPU. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Use the and keys to automatically optimize the... the default settings. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency. GPU Boost [OK] Select [OK] to adjust the value. 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]...
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...(EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Disables this function. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. Short Duration Power .... Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows processor cores to run ...
...(EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Disables this function. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. Short Duration Power .... Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows processor cores to run ...
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Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-MX Series
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-MX Series
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...CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to activate in each processor package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to cool down to display the following items: Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] ...Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] ...
...CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to activate in each processor package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to cool down to display the following items: Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] ...Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] ...
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... cores to run faster than marked frequency in order to OS. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. The valid value ranges vary according to... platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating...
... cores to run faster than marked frequency in order to OS. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. The valid value ranges vary according to... platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating...
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... in rotations per minute (RPM). The following four items appear only when you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. The... 100%. The values range from 20% to 75ºC CPU Fan Min. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23 Sets to [Silent] to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Max. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%)...
... in rotations per minute (RPM). The following four items appear only when you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. The... 100%. The values range from 20% to 75ºC CPU Fan Min. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23 Sets to [Silent] to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Max. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%)...
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... the chassis fan warning speed. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 60% to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. Chassis Fan Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The following four items appear only when you...
... the chassis fan warning speed. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 60% to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. Chassis Fan Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The following four items appear only when you...