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... permitted by any warranty to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of shipment with you give us a notification to...
... permitted by any warranty to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of shipment with you give us a notification to...
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... connectors LAN Realtek® 8111F-VB-CG Gigabit LAN controller Audio VIA VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Resolution: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots *PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. Graphics Multi-VGA Output Support: DVI-D and D-SUB Ports DVI with Max. Resolution: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz D-SUB with Max. Supports Multi-Streaming USB P8H61-MX R2.0 Intel® H61 Express Chipset - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at rear) P8H61-MX USB3...
... connectors LAN Realtek® 8111F-VB-CG Gigabit LAN controller Audio VIA VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Resolution: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots *PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. Graphics Multi-VGA Output Support: DVI-D and D-SUB Ports DVI with Max. Resolution: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz D-SUB with Max. Supports Multi-Streaming USB P8H61-MX R2.0 Intel® H61 Express Chipset - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at rear) P8H61-MX USB3...
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... 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x Speaker header 1 x Front panel header 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS Manageability WOL, PME Wake Up, PXE Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
... 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x Speaker header 1 x Front panel header 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS Manageability WOL, PME Wake Up, PXE Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
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... wall socket before removing or plugging in your retailer. • ASUS P8H61-MX Series motherboards include P8H61-MX R2.0 and P8H61-MX USB3 models. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The layout varies between the two models. The layout illustrations in this user manual are for P8H61-MX R2.0 only. 1.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode...
... wall socket before removing or plugging in your retailer. • ASUS P8H61-MX Series motherboards include P8H61-MX R2.0 and P8H61-MX USB3 models. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The layout varies between the two models. The layout illustrations in this user manual are for P8H61-MX R2.0 only. 1.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode...
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... to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. If you...
... to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. If you...
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... memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists...
... memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists...
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... card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with it by Intel® 3rd generation processors. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Failure...
... card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with it by Intel® 3rd generation processors. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Failure...
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... you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up...
... you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up...
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...XP. • [IDE] is the default SATA type. Under Windows® XP, there is purchased separately. 5. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to the USB connectors. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. The USB module cable is no need to change the SATA type. • To configure the SATA type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. •...
...XP. • [IDE] is the default SATA type. Under Windows® XP, there is purchased separately. 5. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to the USB connectors. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. The USB module cable is no need to change the SATA type. • To configure the SATA type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. •...
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... you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
... you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
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... the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. c. b. Click the Update button from...
... the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. c. b. Click the Update button from...
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... or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Before you to avail all its features. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using...
... or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Before you to avail all its features. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using...
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... press to boot using defaults Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in a DOS environment. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Drive field. 4. Insert the support DVD into the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may...
... press to boot using defaults Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in a DOS environment. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Drive field. 4. Insert the support DVD into the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Load the BIOS default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for details. • Reconnect all SATA hard disk drives after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Load the BIOS default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for details. • Reconnect all SATA hard disk drives after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure...
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... in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Changing the values in this menu may vary depending on installed CPU. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-MX Series If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.4 [Auto] [Manual] 2.4.5 [OK] [Cancel] iGPU Max. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Memory frequency options depend on the system loading. The configuration options listed above...
... in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Changing the values in this menu may vary depending on installed CPU. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-MX Series If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.4.4 [Auto] [Manual] 2.4.5 [OK] [Cancel] iGPU Max. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Memory frequency options depend on the system loading. The configuration options listed above...
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... support function. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-MX Series This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Use and keys to zero (0). Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables...
... support function. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-MX Series This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Use and keys to zero (0). Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables...
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...your hard disk errors occur, this function. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is the default SATA Mode Selection. Under Windows® XP, there is no SATA device is a monitor system. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS...
...your hard disk errors occur, this function. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is the default SATA Mode Selection. Under Windows® XP, there is no SATA device is a monitor system. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS...
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...The USB devices can be used only for USB 3.0 devices on VGA devices. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61-MX USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to enable or disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for add-on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows...
...The USB devices can be used only for USB 3.0 devices on VGA devices. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (P8H61-MX USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to enable or disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for add-on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows...
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... the AC power loss. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-MX Series 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] (P8H61-MX USB3 only) This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (P8H61-MX USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled...
... the AC power loss. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-MX Series 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] (P8H61-MX USB3 only) This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (P8H61-MX USB3 only) [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled...
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...achieve maximum chassis fan speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. Sets to [Manual] to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [Ignore...
...achieve maximum chassis fan speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. Sets to [Manual] to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [Ignore...