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... provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. All Rights Reserved. This offer is defaced or missing. ii 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 MERCHANTABILITY ...LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your...
... provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. All Rights Reserved. This offer is defaced or missing. ii 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 MERCHANTABILITY ...LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your...
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... in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power...
... in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power...
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How this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide is organized ...
How this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide is organized ...
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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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... Thank you start installing the motherboard and adding hardware components, check the items in your retailer. • ASUS P8H61-MX Series motherboards include P8H61-MX R2.0 and P8H61-MX USB3 models. The layout varies between the two models. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to .... • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. P8H61-MX R2.0 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-MX Series Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 The layout illustrations in this user manual are for the list of the onboard LED.
... Thank you start installing the motherboard and adding hardware components, check the items in your retailer. • ASUS P8H61-MX Series motherboards include P8H61-MX R2.0 and P8H61-MX USB3 models. The layout varies between the two models. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to .... • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. P8H61-MX R2.0 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-MX Series Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 The layout illustrations in this user manual are for the list of the onboard LED.
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...Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the next page) Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. 1.4.2 Memory configurations ...optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Profile is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more memory on the motherboard. • ...be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. ...
...Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the next page) Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. 1.4.2 Memory configurations ...optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Profile is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more memory on the motherboard. • ...be supported 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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... for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-26 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE...
... for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-26 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE...
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...iGPU frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory frequency mode under XMP/Manual/User for a Sandy Bridge CPU. Frequency [Auto] The iGPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! Changing the values in...frequency. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Selecting a very high memory frequency may vary depending on the system loading. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.4 [Auto] [Manual] 2.4.5 [OK] [Cancel] iGPU Max. However, the frequency may...
...iGPU frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory frequency mode under XMP/Manual/User for a Sandy Bridge CPU. Frequency [Auto] The iGPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! Changing the values in...frequency. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Selecting a very high memory frequency may vary depending on the system loading. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.4 [Auto] [Manual] 2.4.5 [OK] [Cancel] iGPU Max. However, the frequency may...
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... enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows...
... enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows...
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...Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to [Manual]. Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the and keys to 100%. ...fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 0% to adjust the lower limit of the CPU fan. [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Manual] Sets to [Standard] 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 ...
...Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to [Manual]. Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the and keys to 100%. ...fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 0% to adjust the lower limit of the CPU fan. [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Manual] Sets to [Standard] 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 ...
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... from 40ºC to 90ºC. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis fan. [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Manual] Sets to [Standard] to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears...
... from 40ºC to 90ºC. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis fan. [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Manual] Sets to [Standard] to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears...