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...vi About this guide vii P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-4 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.4... 1-19 1.7 Connectors 1-20 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-21 1.8 Software support 1-27 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-27...
...vi About this guide vii P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-4 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.4... 1-19 1.7 Connectors 1-20 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-21 1.8 Software support 1-27 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-27...
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.../s connectors - P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/ i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for CPU support list...
.../s connectors - P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/ i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for CPU support list...
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...Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio Jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM header 1 ... PXE, PME Wake Up, WOR by Ring 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.82 cm) * Specifications ...
...Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio Jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM header 1 ... PXE, PME Wake Up, WOR by Ring 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.82 cm) * Specifications ...
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... Generation processors. • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. • Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only ...P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2...
... Generation processors. • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. • Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only ...P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2...
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... 4GB or more on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation ...1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF 2GB DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 - 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at DDR3 2200 MHz frequency as default. Profile is recommended to support a ...
... 4GB or more on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation ...1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF 2GB DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 - 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at DDR3 2200 MHz frequency as default. Profile is recommended to support a ...
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...+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 These are for USB 2.0 ports. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU connectors Do not forget...
...+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 These are for USB 2.0 ports. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU connectors Do not forget...
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...to activate in each processor package. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Scroll down . [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. The items shown in this function. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to cool down to display the following items: Intel ...Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the...
...to activate in each processor package. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Scroll down . [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. The items shown in this function. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to cool down to display the following items: Intel ...Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the...
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... to run faster than marked frequency in order to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] ... or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to zero (0). CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function.
... to run faster than marked frequency in order to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] ... or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to zero (0). CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function.
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... enable the CPU C6 report to OS. 2.5.2 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Configuration options: [Immediately] [1 minute] [2 minute] [5 minute] [10 minute] [15 minute] [30 minute] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled] ... appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] Allows you to set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology to OS. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information...
... enable the CPU C6 report to OS. 2.5.2 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Configuration options: [Immediately] [1 minute] [2 minute] [5 minute] [10 minute] [15 minute] [30 minute] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled] ... appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] Allows you to set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology to OS. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information...
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...ºC. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This ...lower limit of the CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Configuration options: [Ignore...
...ºC. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This ...lower limit of the CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Configuration options: [Ignore...