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Motherboard P8H61-MX Series • P8H61-MX R2.0 • P8H61-MX USB3
Motherboard P8H61-MX Series • P8H61-MX R2.0 • P8H61-MX USB3
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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii P8H61-MX Series 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 1-4 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-5 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-5 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-10 1.4.1 ...
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii P8H61-MX Series 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 1-4 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-5 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-5 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-10 1.4.1 ...
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...ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system ...
...ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system ...
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NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to ... of the following symbols used in this guide To ensure that you complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the components when completing a task. vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you...
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to ... of the following symbols used in this guide To ensure that you complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the components when completing a task. vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you...
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...avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in your retailer. • ASUS P8H61-MX Series motherboards include P8H61-MX R2.0 and P8H61-MX USB3 models. The layout illustrations in this user manual are for P8H61-MX R2.0 only. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you should...Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-MX Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you uninstall any component, place it on them. • Whenever you for the ...
...avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in your retailer. • ASUS P8H61-MX Series motherboards include P8H61-MX R2.0 and P8H61-MX USB3 models. The layout illustrations in this user manual are for P8H61-MX R2.0 only. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you should...Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-MX Series motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you uninstall any component, place it on them. • Whenever you for the ...
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... the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-MX R2.0 1-2 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in...
... the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-MX R2.0 1-2 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in...
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... is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P8H61-MX R2.0 P8H61-MX Series CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and...
... is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P8H61-MX R2.0 P8H61-MX Series CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and...
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... place. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-MX Series 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink...
... place. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the CPU fan cable is for reference only. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-MX Series 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink...
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... a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-MX R2.0 P8H61-MX Series CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector...
... a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-MX R2.0 P8H61-MX Series CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector...
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... better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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-MX R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-MX Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-10 ASUS P8H61-MX Series
... better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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-MX R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-MX Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-10 ASUS P8H61-MX Series
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... 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • (continued on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. The system maps the total size of the following: - P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Check with the same CAS latency. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.... memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • Memory modules with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - To operate at the vendor-marked or at ...
... 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • (continued on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. The system maps the total size of the following: - P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Check with the same CAS latency. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.... memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • Memory modules with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - To operate at the vendor-marked or at ...
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... a DIMM socket. 2. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... a DIMM socket. 2. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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...documentation that supports PCI Express x16 3.0/2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to do not need to the card. 3. See Chapter 2 for later... 3.0 speed is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it by Intel® 3rd generation processors. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the system...
...documentation that supports PCI Express x16 3.0/2.0 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to do not need to the card. 3. See Chapter 2 for later... 3.0 speed is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it by Intel® 3rd generation processors. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the system...
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... until the connectors completely fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-MX Series EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-MX R2.0 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts... 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 Front...
... until the connectors completely fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-MX Series EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-MX R2.0 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts... 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 Front...
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...+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-MX R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8H61-MX Series USB2.0 connectors Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 These are for USB 2.0 ports. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24...
...+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-MX R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8H61-MX Series USB2.0 connectors Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 These are for USB 2.0 ports. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24...
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...damage the motherboard! SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND P8H61-MX R2.0 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P8H61-MX Series Intel... Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. 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. The USB ...
...damage the motherboard! SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND P8H61-MX R2.0 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P8H61-MX Series Intel... Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. 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. The USB ...
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... install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-26 ASUS P8H61-MX Series 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS).
... install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-26 ASUS P8H61-MX Series 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS).
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...disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following...Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Click the Update ...
...disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following...Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. The ASUS Update main screen appears. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Click the Update ...
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... copy the current BIOS file for reference only. This utility also allows you to perform the BIOS update process. Boot up your computer. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using FAT 16/32 format on a single partition. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system... displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. 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 boot using NTFS. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS ...
... copy the current BIOS file for reference only. This utility also allows you to perform the BIOS update process. Boot up your computer. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using FAT 16/32 format on a single partition. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system... displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. 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 boot using NTFS. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS ...
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... power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Restart your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 2:... for details. • Reconnect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Load the BIOS default settings to guide you in this motherboard. • Connect a USB mouse if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief ...
... power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Restart your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 2:... for details. • Reconnect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Load the BIOS default settings to guide you in this motherboard. • Connect a USB mouse if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief ...