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Motherboard P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series • P8H61-M LX R2.0 • P8H61-M PLUS R2.0
Motherboard P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series • P8H61-M LX R2.0 • P8H61-M PLUS R2.0
P8H61-M LX PLUS R2 User's Manual
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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS DIGI+VRM 1-3 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU ...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS DIGI+VRM 1-3 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU ...
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... Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB Rear panel ports Intel® H61 Express Chipset 2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O. P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3/ Pentium® ...processors. **Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. ***Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendor List). ****When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution 2048 x1536...
... Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB Rear panel ports Intel® H61 Express Chipset 2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O. P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3/ Pentium® ...processors. **Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. ***Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendor List). ****When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution 2048 x1536...
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...) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - P8H61-M LX R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+VRM - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface - ASUS 3+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS My Logo 2 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors...
...) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - P8H61-M LX R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+VRM - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface - ASUS 3+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS My Logo 2 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors...
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...Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LX 2.0 Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core... efficient CPUs in LGA1155 package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and the ...
...Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LX 2.0 Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core... efficient CPUs in LGA1155 package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and the ...
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... a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. The total bandwidth for advanced operating systems. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to -point links, which means there will run at DDR3 2000...
... a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. The total bandwidth for advanced operating systems. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to -point links, which means there will run at DDR3 2000...
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1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX R2.0 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly ... than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for various overclocking scenarios, with the same smoothness as their operating system. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed...
1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX R2.0 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly ... than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for various overclocking scenarios, with the same smoothness as their operating system. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed...
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... the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from harmful electromagnetic exposure by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your screen. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to switch back and forth between different utilities. Fan Xpert...
... the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from harmful electromagnetic exposure by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your screen. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to switch back and forth between different utilities. Fan Xpert...
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... power cord from the power supply. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX R2.0 Onboard LED 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
... power cord from the power supply. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX R2.0 Onboard LED 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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... removing the motherboard. Failure to the chassis using six screws as indicated in the image below . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX R2.0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7
... removing the motherboard. Failure to the chassis using six screws as indicated in the image below . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX R2.0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7
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... CHA_FAN) 2. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-23 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-22 1-8 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-23 1-24 11. 1.5.3 Motherboard... VGA LGA1155 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 EATXPWR RTL 8111E/ 8111F Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 CHA_FAN AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LX R2.0 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 5 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_3 USB56 USB78 ...
... CHA_FAN) 2. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-23 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-22 1-8 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-23 1-24 11. 1.5.3 Motherboard... VGA LGA1155 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 EATXPWR RTL 8111E/ 8111F Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 CHA_FAN AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LX R2.0 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 5 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_3 USB56 USB78 ...
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... the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core... only if the damage is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit...
... the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core... only if the damage is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit...
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Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it is completely lifted. Load lever A B Retention tab Load plate 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 To prevent damage to the right (B) until the load plate is released from the retention tab. P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2.
Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it is completely lifted. Load lever A B Retention tab Load plate 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 To prevent damage to the right (B) until the load plate is released from the retention tab. P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2.
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7. B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention knob (C). Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
7. B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention knob (C). Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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...: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A B B A B A 1-14...
...: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A B B A B A 1-14...
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... with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
... with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
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... You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to...memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs that you do any of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Visit the...
... You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to...memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs that you do any of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Visit the...
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... - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Transcend PATRIOT Part No. Chip NO. DS...
... - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Transcend PATRIOT Part No. Chip NO. DS...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(XMP1.3) 64GB(8GB x 8) DS - KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(XMP1.3) 64GB(8GB x 8) DS - KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL...
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... of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.