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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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...port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black) 3-Jack 8-channel audio I/O ports (continued on the CPU types. **Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendor List). ****When you install memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit...***Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111E/8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC *Use a chassis with max. P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary...
...port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black) 3-Jack 8-channel audio I/O ports (continued on the CPU types. **Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendor List). ****When you install memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit...***Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111E/8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC *Use a chassis with max. P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary...
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... ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 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 EZ Flash 2 - Anti Surge - P8H61-M LX R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+VRM - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the top network...
... ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 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 EZ Flash 2 - Anti Surge - P8H61-M LX R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+VRM - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the top network...
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...introduction 1.1 Welcome! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 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™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors... it 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!
...introduction 1.1 Welcome! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 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™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors... it 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!
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... to meet the higher bandwidth requirements 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 a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. 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 provide...
... to meet the higher bandwidth requirements 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 a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. 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 provide...
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... deliver far more flexible and convenient mouse input. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info. ASUS EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive...power consumption. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through a simple oboard switch or AI Suite II utility. 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 ...
... deliver far more flexible and convenient mouse input. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info. ASUS EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive...power consumption. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through a simple oboard switch or AI Suite II utility. 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 ...
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...flexible controls of the heatsink design not only provides visual enjoyment for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to prevent discharge spread. The ...Radiation Moat Design effectively blocks radiation to the computer. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from harmful ...
...flexible controls of the heatsink design not only provides visual enjoyment for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to prevent discharge spread. The ...Radiation Moat Design effectively blocks radiation to the computer. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from harmful ...
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... ATX power supply is disconnected from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is switched 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
... ATX power supply is disconnected from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is switched 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
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... before installing the motherboard. Ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below . Place this side towards the rear 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 rear part of the chassis as indicated by the...
... before installing the motherboard. Ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below . Place this side towards the rear 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 rear part of the chassis as indicated by the...
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DDR3 DIMM slots 5. 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. USB connectors...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 R2.0 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 CLRTC F_PANEL BIOS SB_PWR ...
DDR3 DIMM slots 5. 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. USB connectors...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 R2.0 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 CLRTC F_PANEL BIOS SB_PWR ...
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... mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage ...loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 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 PnP cap. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (...
... mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage ...loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 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 PnP cap. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (...
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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. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it is completely lifted. 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. Load lever A B Retention tab Load plate 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it is completely lifted. 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. Load lever A B Retention tab Load plate 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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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. Insert the load lever under the retention knob (C). B A C 8.
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... errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A B B A B A 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. 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...
... errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A B B A B A 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. 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...
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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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched...
... 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched...
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... install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about...
... install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about...
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... by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. 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. KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP...
... by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency. 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. KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Chip NO. KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(XMP1.3) 64GB(8GB x 8) DS - G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP1.3) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS -
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Chip NO. KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(XMP1.3) 64GB(8GB x 8) DS - G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP1.3) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS -
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... of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
... of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.