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...as required under the same license as source code archives, etc. If however you encounter any problems in writing by the applicable law. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... to the owners' benefit, without any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for which is valid to the extent permitted by ASUS; Product warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in this manual, including the ...
...as required under the same license as source code archives, etc. If however you encounter any problems in writing by the applicable law. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... to the owners' benefit, without any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for which is valid to the extent permitted by ASUS; Product warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in this manual, including the ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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) P8H61-MX USB3 Intel® H61 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear) ASMedia® ASM1042 ...Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendor List). Resolution: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots *PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. P8H61-MX Series specifications summary CPU ...
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) P8H61-MX USB3 Intel® H61 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear) ASMedia® ASM1042 ...Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendor List). Resolution: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots *PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. P8H61-MX Series specifications summary CPU ...
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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 USB3: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports - 2 x USB 3.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks...
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 USB3: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports - 2 x USB 3.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks...
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...card, read the documentation that supports PCI Express x16 3.0/2.0 graphic cards complying with it by Intel® 3rd generation processors. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Otherwise... cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Remove ...
...card, read the documentation that supports PCI Express x16 3.0/2.0 graphic cards complying with it by Intel® 3rd generation processors. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Otherwise... cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Remove ...
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.... See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors...for details. 2. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-MX R2.0 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN ...P8H61-MX Series ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification...
.... See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors...for details. 2. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-MX R2.0 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN ...P8H61-MX Series ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification...
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...P8H61-MX R2.0 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-MX Series Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps connection speed. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification...USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-MX R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8H61-MX Series USB2.0 connectors Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. 3. ...
...P8H61-MX R2.0 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-MX Series Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps connection speed. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification...USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-MX R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8H61-MX Series USB2.0 connectors Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. 3. ...
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...the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that is user-configurable, you can change the value of options. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-MX Series General help At the top right corner of the selected item. A configurable field is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when ... any menu screen means that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous menu...
...the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that is user-configurable, you can change the value of options. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-MX Series General help At the top right corner of the selected item. A configurable field is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when ... any menu screen means that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous menu...
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... only when you set the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the CPU ratio and...
... only when you set the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the CPU ratio and...
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... [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to OS. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Use and keys to zero (0). The valid value ranges vary according to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function...or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to OS. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the ...
... [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to OS. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Use and keys to zero (0). The valid value ranges vary according to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function...or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to OS. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the ...
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Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, ...: Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-MX R2.0, P8H61-MX USB3 ʳ Conforms to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-MX R2.0, P8H61-MX USB3 conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. ASUS P8H61-MX Series A-4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...
Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, ...: Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-MX R2.0, P8H61-MX USB3 ʳ Conforms to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8H61-MX R2.0, P8H61-MX USB3 conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. ASUS P8H61-MX Series A-4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...