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...in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX Series motherboard! The package contents vary from models. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® second ... 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. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Thank you ...
...in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX Series motherboard! The package contents vary from models. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® second ... 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. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Thank you ...
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...quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / ...latest single-chipset design to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ...
...quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / ...latest single-chipset design to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ...
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... of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need...
... of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need...
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... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 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 into it...
... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 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 into it...
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... the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155...
... the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155...
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... in contact with preapplied thermal paste. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Insert...
... in contact with preapplied thermal paste. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Insert...
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... up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A B B A B A 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 3.
... up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A B B A B A 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 3.
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...The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of the following: - P8H61-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. The... MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may ...
...The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of the following: - P8H61-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. The... MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may ...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
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... (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. The following sub...
... (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. The following sub...
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... to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out...
... to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out...
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...) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H61-M LX PIN 1 P8H61-M LX Speaker Out Connector 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. The...
...) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H61-M LX PIN 1 P8H61-M LX Speaker Out Connector 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. The...
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... RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND P8H61-M LX SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LX Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or...connector, then install the module to [AHCI Mode]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb...
... RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND P8H61-M LX SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LX Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or...connector, then install the module to [AHCI Mode]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb...
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Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in ... options vary. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers...
Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in ... options vary. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers...
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... Info MODEL: P8H61-M LX File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0206 Folder Info 05/16/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 05/16/2011 P8H61MLX.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Updating... from the ASUS website at www...
... Info MODEL: P8H61-M LX File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0206 Folder Info 05/16/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 05/16/2011 P8H61MLX.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Updating... from the ASUS website at www...
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... the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Welcome to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted ...Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support ...
... the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Welcome to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted ...Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support ...
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...BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to update BIOS? Yes No ... BIOS update. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX VER: 0206 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61MLX.ROM 4194304 2011-05-16...
...BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to update BIOS? Yes No ... BIOS update. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX VER: 0206 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61MLX.ROM 4194304 2011-05-16...
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EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LX BIOS Version : 0206 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 05/16/2011 Speed : 3100 ... or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section� 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right...
EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LX BIOS Version : 0206 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 05/16/2011 Speed : 3100 ... or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section� 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right...
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.... Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that item. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series
.... Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that item. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series
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... a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series To change an administrator password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Select the User Password item and press . 2. After...
... a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series To change an administrator password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Select the User Password item and press . 2. After...