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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 heatsink and fan...
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 heatsink and fan...
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If you detect any area where it by yourself. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power ...Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staple wires away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To...
If you detect any area where it by yourself. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power ...Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staple wires away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To...
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... the information you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the supported features of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS. How this guide is organized This guide contains the...
... the information you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the supported features of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS. How this guide is organized This guide contains the...
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...are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard and adding components, check the items in your package with the list below....or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard! 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 ...
...are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard and adding components, check the items in your package with the list below....or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard! 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 ...
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Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz to them. * PCI 3.0...16 Gb/s of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for advanced operating systems. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 It is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Due to provide efficient power management for users who wish to improve and ...
Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz to them. * PCI 3.0...16 Gb/s of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for advanced operating systems. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 It is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Due to provide efficient power management for users who wish to improve and ...
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...This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 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 experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboardonly BIOS control to ... Users can adjust the CPU and its full potential. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info. ASUS DIGI+VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for various overclocking scenarios, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently...
...This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 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 experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboardonly BIOS control to ... Users can adjust the CPU and its full potential. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info. ASUS DIGI+VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for various overclocking scenarios, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently...
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...for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). Combining usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatpipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience... users a noiseless PC environment. It allows you to convert your PC's loading. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the ESD current away for motherboard users, but also lowers the temperature of fan speed to prevent discharge spread...
...for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). Combining usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatpipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience... users a noiseless PC environment. It allows you to convert your PC's loading. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the ESD current away for motherboard users, but also lowers the temperature of fan speed to prevent discharge spread...
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you ... product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 This is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to ...meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to open the system chassis...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you ... product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 This is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to ...meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to open the system chassis...
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... power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. 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 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to...
... power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. 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 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to...
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... this side towards the rear of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Study the configuration of the chassis P8H61-M LX R2.0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis using six screws as indicated by the circles ...
... this side towards the rear of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Study the configuration of the chassis P8H61-M LX R2.0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis using six screws as indicated by the circles ...
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...DIMM slots 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-23 1-24 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-23 7. Digital...Motherboard layout 12 3 1 4 18.3cm(7.2in) KBMS DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN COM ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) 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...
...DIMM slots 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-23 1-24 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-23 7. Digital...Motherboard layout 12 3 1 4 18.3cm(7.2in) KBMS DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN COM ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) 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...
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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 the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard... warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel...
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-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard... warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel...
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Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it is completely lifted. To prevent damage to the right (B) until the load plate is released from the retention tab. Load lever A B Retention tab Load plate 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. 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. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it is completely lifted. To prevent damage to the right (B) until the load plate is released from the retention tab. Load lever A B Retention tab Load plate 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. 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. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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... is closest to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence ...B A B B A 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel®...
... is closest to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence ...B A B B A 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel®...
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A B A B B A B A 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the ...fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 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. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the ...
A B A B B A B A 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the ...fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 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. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the ...
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...motherboard comes with less power consumption. 4. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Rotate 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
...motherboard comes with less power consumption. 4. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Rotate 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
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For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the... we recommend that use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes ...
For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the... we recommend that use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes ...
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... (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • DDR3-2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DDR3-2250 MHz capability Vendors KINGSTON 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 - 9-10-9-28...
... (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • DDR3-2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DDR3-2250 MHz capability Vendors KINGSTON 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 - 9-10-9-28...
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... DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1.
... DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1.