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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H61-M LX3 specifications summary viii 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 Memory configurations 1-10 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H61-M LX3 specifications summary viii 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 Memory configurations 1-10 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM...
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... that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing...
... that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing...
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... to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. 2. Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should...illustration above is closest to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you use only Intel®‑certified multi...
... to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. 2. Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should...illustration above is closest to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that you use only Intel®‑certified multi...
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... disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
... disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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... (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature....move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Realtek 8111F controller - Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - - IRQ assignments for about 5-10 seconds, then move the ...process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
... (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature....move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Realtek 8111F controller - Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - - IRQ assignments for about 5-10 seconds, then move the ...process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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4. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN P8H61-M LX3 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX3 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 These USB... connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These are for USB 2.0 ports. Insufficient air ...
4. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN P8H61-M LX3 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX3 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 These USB... connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These are for USB 2.0 ports. Insufficient air ...
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...Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LX3 BIOS Version : 0301 CPU Type : ...Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 11/28/2011 Speed : 3100 MHz Exit/...
...Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LX3 BIOS Version : 0301 CPU Type : ...Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 11/28/2011 Speed : 3100 MHz Exit/...
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...Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: ... when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to the default setting. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz...
...Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: ... when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to the default setting. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz...
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...;x��º�F�] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 EFI BIOS Utility - If the fan...
...;x��º�F�] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 EFI BIOS Utility - If the fan...