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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
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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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... memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek®... ports (4 ports onboard, 4 ports at x16 mode) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots *Intel® Third Generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed. P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3/ Pentium® processors Supports...
... memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek®... ports (4 ports onboard, 4 ports at x16 mode) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots *Intel® Third Generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed. P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3/ Pentium® processors Supports...
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....4 cm x 18.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. Low EMI Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface - P8H61-M LX R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+VRM - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
....4 cm x 18.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. Low EMI Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface - P8H61-M LX R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+VRM - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
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... another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard and adding components, check the items in your... 2.0 lanes. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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...
... another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard and adding components, check the items in your... 2.0 lanes. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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...
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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 It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest single-chipset design to meet the higher bandwidth...
... 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 It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest single-chipset design to meet the higher bandwidth...
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... longevity. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together ...a user-friendly interface that demand far more stable CPU Vcore voltages. 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 various overclocking scenarios, with the same smoothness as their operating...
... longevity. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together ...a user-friendly interface that demand far more stable CPU Vcore voltages. 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 various overclocking scenarios, with the same smoothness as their operating...
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...cooling experience with ESD Guards. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you from harmful electromagnetic exposure by eliminating 50% of the ESD current away for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The... stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of radiation...
...cooling experience with ESD Guards. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you from harmful electromagnetic exposure by eliminating 50% of the ESD current away for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The... stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of radiation...
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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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is disconnected from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any ...
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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is disconnected from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any ...
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... the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing the motherboard. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-M LX R2.0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits...
... the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing the motherboard. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-M LX R2.0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits...
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...LPT 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 8Mb...Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-23 7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-22 1-8 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-19 1-13 10. Digital audio connector ...
...LPT 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 8Mb...Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-23 7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-22 1-8 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-19 1-13 10. Digital audio connector ...
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P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the ...the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts...
P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the ...the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts...
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To prevent damage to the right (B) until the load plate is released from the retention tab. 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. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Load lever A B Retention tab Load plate 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1.
To prevent damage to the right (B) until the load plate is released from the retention tab. 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. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Load lever A B Retention tab Load plate 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1.
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Insert the load lever under the retention knob (C). B A C 8. 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.
Insert the load lever under the retention knob (C). B A C 8. 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.
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A B B A B A 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN... the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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 the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector!
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A B B A B A 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN... the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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 the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector!
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... each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3...
... each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3...
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...when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel ... 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 To operate at the vendor-marked or at www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to...
...when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel ... 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 To operate at the vendor-marked or at www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to...
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... frequency. Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • DDR3-2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. 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. Timing...
... frequency. Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • DDR3-2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. 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. Timing...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP1.3) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - DDR3-2000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP1.3) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - DDR3-2000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2...
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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 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • ...
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 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • ...