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... the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in your motherboard package. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX3 motherboard!
... the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in your motherboard package. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX3 motherboard!
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Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX3 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into ...
Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX3 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into ...
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... is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. P8H61-M LX3 P8H61-M LX3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if... the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal... PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
... is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. P8H61-M LX3 P8H61-M LX3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if... the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal... PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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... the load lever under the retention knob (C). Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. If so, skip this step. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that it is toxic...
... the load lever under the retention knob (C). Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. If so, skip this step. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that it is toxic...
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... from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX3 P8H61-M LX3 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. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 3.
... from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX3 P8H61-M LX3 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. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 3.
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...) 1.5V 1.5V - DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the vendor-marked or...• The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® ...
...) 1.5V 1.5V - DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the vendor-marked or...• The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® ...
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... to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. DIMM notch 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Locked Retaining Clip 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the...
... to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. DIMM notch 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Locked Retaining Clip 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the...
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... 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. shared - - - shared - - - - - - PCIE x16 PCIE x1 shared - - - - - - - - P8H61-M LX3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper... 1-2. 3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
... 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. shared - - - shared - - - - - - PCIE x16 PCIE x1 shared - - - - - - - - P8H61-M LX3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper... 1-2. 3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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... the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for details. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC 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 LX3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector...
... the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for details. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC 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 LX3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector...
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... CPU_FAN, 4-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. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 4. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors...
... CPU_FAN, 4-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. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 4. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors...
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... / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. To run the DVD. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Visit the... ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of the...
... / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. To run the DVD. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Visit the... ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of the...
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...: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
...: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
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... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX3 VER: 0301 DATE: 11/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to save the file. 1. 3. When... extension. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive).
... any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX3 VER: 0301 DATE: 11/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to save the file. 1. 3. When... extension. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive).
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...button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your motherboard if you want to use the...changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or ...
...button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your motherboard if you want to use the...changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or ...
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...an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front ...Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the ...
...an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front ...Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the ...
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... the system security settings. • If you to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. EFI BIOS Utility - After you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator...
... the system security settings. • If you to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. EFI BIOS Utility - After you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator...
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.... Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Intel spec, ASUS H61 Series motherboard supports 1066/1333MHz DRAM (only). →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change ... you installed on the motherboard. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to the default setting. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Memory Frequency > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Auto...
.... Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Intel spec, ASUS H61 Series motherboard supports 1066/1333MHz DRAM (only). →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change ... you installed on the motherboard. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to the default setting. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Memory Frequency > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Auto...
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.... 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for internal graphics cores. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for the CPU and other system devices. The value is represented in...
.... 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for internal graphics cores. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for the CPU and other system devices. The value is represented in...
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... the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Due to the Intel® H61 chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you want to use IDE Mode on Windows® 7/Vista. SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to internally optimize the...
... the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Due to the Intel® H61 chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you want to use IDE Mode on Windows® 7/Vista. SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to internally optimize the...
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.... [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to generate a wake event.
.... [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to generate a wake event.