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Motherboard P8H61-M LX Series • P8H61-M LX • P8H61-M LX PLUS
Motherboard P8H61-M LX Series • P8H61-M LX • P8H61-M LX PLUS
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M LX 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M LX 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11...
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...that the power cables for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems...If possible, disconnect all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. This symbol of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Contact a qualified service technician or your local ...
...that the power cables for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems...If possible, disconnect all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. This symbol of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Contact a qualified service technician or your local ...
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... additional information to help you must press the enclosed key. About this manual. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: means that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press...
... additional information to help you must press the enclosed key. About this manual. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: means that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press...
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... for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P8H61-M LX Series motherboards include P8H61-M LX PLUS and P8H61-M LX two models. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
... for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P8H61-M LX Series motherboards include P8H61-M LX PLUS and P8H61-M LX two models. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
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...ASUS P8H61-M LX Series It provides improved performance by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard... of their operating system. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which allows increased bandwidth and stability. 1.3.2 UEFI...
...ASUS P8H61-M LX Series It provides improved performance by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard... of their operating system. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which allows increased bandwidth and stability. 1.3.2 UEFI...
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... Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of fan speed to achieve a quiet and ... exposure by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the ESD current away for motherboard users, but also effectively cools down hot airflows generated by power surges from damage caused by the northbridge chipset.
... Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of fan speed to achieve a quiet and ... exposure by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the ESD current away for motherboard users, but also effectively cools down hot airflows generated by power surges from damage caused by the northbridge chipset.
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... their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore...
... their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore...
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... is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The...
... is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The...
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... the configuration of the chassis P8H61-M LX 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated...
... the configuration of the chassis P8H61-M LX 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated...
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... 12. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 19.3cm(7.6in) KBMS EPU 1 4 CPU_FAN COM ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 24.4cm(9.6in) USB34 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LX RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 5 SB_PWR Super I/O PCIEX1_2...
... 12. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 19.3cm(7.6in) KBMS EPU 1 4 CPU_FAN COM ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 24.4cm(9.6in) USB34 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LX RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 5 SB_PWR Super I/O PCIEX1_2...
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... Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the...
... Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the...
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...package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 B B Orient the heatsink and ...is closest to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in a diagonal sequence to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance...
...package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 B B Orient the heatsink and ...is closest to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in a diagonal sequence to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance...
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A B A B B A B A 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: ...1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up...
A B A B B A B A 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: ...1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up...
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... to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions...
... to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions...
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...MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit... protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. P8H61-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of 8GB (or...
...MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit... protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. P8H61-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of 8GB (or...
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... retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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... chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise...cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Secure the ...
... chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise...cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Secure the ...
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...AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. USB...of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for ...
...AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. USB...of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for ...
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...damage the motherboard components. USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M LX PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61-M LX USB2.0 ...ASUS FanXpert feature. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps connection speed. These are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX...
...damage the motherboard components. USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M LX PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61-M LX USB2.0 ...ASUS FanXpert feature. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps connection speed. These are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX...
