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...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...10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-27 1.11 Software support 1-32 iii
...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...10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-27 1.11 Software support 1-32 iii
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...menu 2-26 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-26 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]2-26 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-26 2.6.4 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM 2-27 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage... 2-27 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 2-27 2.7... both UEFI and Legacy]...... 2-29 2.7.7 Boot Option Priorities 2-29 2.7.8 Boot Override 2-29 2.8 Tools menu 2-30 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 2-30 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 2-30 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-30 2.9 Exit menu 2-31 Appendices Notices...
...menu 2-26 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-26 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]2-26 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-26 2.6.4 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM 2-27 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage... 2-27 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 2-27 2.7... both UEFI and Legacy]...... 2-29 2.7.7 Boot Option Priorities 2-29 2.7.8 Boot Override 2-29 2.8 Tools menu 2-30 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 2-30 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 2-30 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-30 2.9 Exit menu 2-31 Appendices Notices...
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...ports (black) 3-Jack 8-channel audio I/O ports (continued on the CPU types. **Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendor List). ****When you...174; 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 32/22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* ...
...ports (black) 3-Jack 8-channel audio I/O ports (continued on the CPU types. **Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendor List). ****When you...174; 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 32/22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* ...
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... 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in use - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the top network program in (24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8H61-M LX R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS...
... 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in use - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the top network program in (24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8H61-M LX R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS...
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...1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of the current PCIe 2.0. The total bandwidth for advanced operating systems. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature...applications. Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory modules will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency.
...1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of the current PCIe 2.0. The total bandwidth for advanced operating systems. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature...applications. Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory modules will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency.
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...-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. It natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS version. Users can adjust the CPU and its full potential. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more ...Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 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 together to enable more intricate system settings.
...-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. It natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS version. Users can adjust the CPU and its full potential. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more ...Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 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 together to enable more intricate system settings.
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... energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that ...allows you to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU...
... energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that ...allows you to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU...
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...system stability, use 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install...you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use of accessing ...
...system stability, use 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install...you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use of accessing ...
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...• • • • • • DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP) 4GB... KINGSTON Part No. 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...
...• • • • • • DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP) 4GB... KINGSTON Part No. 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...
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...P8H61-M LX R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M LX R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU... fan of the system chassis. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports ASUS FanXpert...
...P8H61-M LX R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M LX R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU... fan of the system chassis. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports ASUS FanXpert...
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... affects the VRM transient response and the thermal component. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Probe] - Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to...
... affects the VRM transient response and the thermal component. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Probe] - Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to...
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... the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to your CPU model. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled...
... the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to your CPU model. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled...
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... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the... CPU fan warning speed. The values range from 20ºC to 100%. CPU Fan Max. 2.6.4 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the...
... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the... CPU fan warning speed. The values range from 20ºC to 100%. CPU Fan Max. 2.6.4 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the...