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Contents Safety information 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 System memory 1-9 1.4.1 Overview 1-9 1.4.2 ...
Contents Safety information 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 System memory 1-9 1.4.1 Overview 1-9 1.4.2 ...
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...that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding hardware components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area... the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If you encounter technical...
...that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding hardware components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area... the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If you encounter technical...
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...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 complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to yourself when... organized This guide contains the following symbols used in this guide To ensure that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to navigating and setting up the BIOS. About this manual...
...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 complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to yourself when... organized This guide contains the following symbols used in this guide To ensure that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to navigating and setting up the BIOS. About this manual...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Series motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the ...place it , check the items in soft-off or the power cord is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Series motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the ...place it , check the items in soft-off or the power cord is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep...
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... the correct orientation. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Doing so can cause you...
... the correct orientation. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Doing so can cause you...
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... CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Press the load lever with the ...cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155...
... CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Press the load lever with the ...cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155...
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... the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ... CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
... the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ... CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each... occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each... occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
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...physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual ... 4. 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 LX2 R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 ...
...physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual ... 4. 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 LX2 R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 ...
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...4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The stability and...64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMM ...
...4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The stability and...64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMM ...
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... the DIMM from the socket. 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.
... the DIMM from the socket. 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.
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...ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard... comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if...
...ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard... comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if...
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...audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item...1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio ...
...audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item...1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio ...
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...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 the fan connectors. The USB module cable is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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 to connect the fan ...
...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 the fan connectors. The USB module cable is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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 to connect the fan ...
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...EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the... for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to display their respective menus. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from...
...EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the... for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to display their respective menus. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-27 Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from...
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...the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to avoid network traffic, then click ... optical drive. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the Windows® desktop,...
...the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to avoid network traffic, then click ... optical drive. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the Windows® desktop,...
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... tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. The system requires you to P8H61-M-LX2-R2-ASUS-0402.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may... ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to a USB port....
... tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. The system requires you to P8H61-M-LX2-R2-ASUS-0402.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may... ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to a USB port....
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...and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive formatted using NTFS. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted ...DOS environment. The succeeding utility screens are for use as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ...
...and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive formatted using NTFS. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted ...DOS environment. The succeeding utility screens are for use as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ...
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...Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 2.9 Exit Menu for information on the system chassis. • ... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in this motherboard. • Connect a USB mouse if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable...
...Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 2.9 Exit Menu for information on the system chassis. • ... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in this motherboard. • Connect a USB mouse if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable...