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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 Overview 1-10 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-11...
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 Overview 1-10 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-11...
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....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 Intel® H61 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear) ASMedia® ASM1042 controller - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports...: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz D-SUB with Max. P8H61-MX Series specifications summary CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system...
....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 Intel® H61 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear) ASMedia® ASM1042 controller - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports...: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz D-SUB with Max. P8H61-MX Series specifications summary CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system...
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... ASUS AI Charger (P8H61-MX R2.0 only) ASUS AI Charger+ (P8H61-MX USB3 only) ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS GPU Boost Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port P8H61-MX R2.0: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61-MX USB3: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports - 2 x USB 3.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU...
... ASUS AI Charger (P8H61-MX R2.0 only) ASUS AI Charger+ (P8H61-MX USB3 only) ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS GPU Boost Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port P8H61-MX R2.0: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61-MX USB3: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports - 2 x USB 3.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU...
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... 2 AUDIO P8H61-MX USB3 CHA_FAN PCIEX16 RTL 8111F Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® 64Mb H61 BIOS VIA VT1708S AAFP SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR USB910 USB78 SPEAKER CLRTC SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 5 F_PANEL 11 10 9 8 76 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-17 1-21 1-4 ASUS P8H61-MX Series DDR3...
... 2 AUDIO P8H61-MX USB3 CHA_FAN PCIEX16 RTL 8111F Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® 64Mb H61 BIOS VIA VT1708S AAFP SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR USB910 USB78 SPEAKER CLRTC SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 5 F_PANEL 11 10 9 8 76 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-17 1-21 1-4 ASUS P8H61-MX Series DDR3...
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...CPU. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for Intel® processors. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P8H61-MX R2.0 P8H61-MX Series CPU... socket LGA1155 2. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the ...
...CPU. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for Intel® processors. Load lever A B Retention tab Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P8H61-MX R2.0 P8H61-MX Series CPU... socket LGA1155 2. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the ...
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... lifting the tab only. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. 3. Load plate 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-6 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending...
... lifting the tab only. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. 3. Load plate 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 1-6 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending...
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... off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. Insert...
... off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. Insert...
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...; LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that the four fasteners B match the holes on top of... CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The illustration above is for reference only. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-MX Series
...; LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that the four fasteners B match the holes on top of... CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The illustration above is for reference only. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-MX Series
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... sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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 plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B B A A B B A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener...
... sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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 plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B B A A B B A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener...
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... from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported...if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. 1.4.2 Memory ...the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Check with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. -...
... from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported...if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. 1.4.2 Memory ...the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Check with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. -...
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... 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 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-MX R2.0 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-MX Series Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps...
... 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 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-MX R2.0 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-MX Series Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps...
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... you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to... the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Displays the CPU/ motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves...
... you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to... the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Displays the CPU/ motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves...
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...menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. • The configuration options for this item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you installed on the ...motherboard. • The item Ai Overclock Tuner will be displayed on the motherboard Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU Turbo-Mode speed. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section...
...menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. • The configuration options for this item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you installed on the ...motherboard. • The item Ai Overclock Tuner will be displayed on the motherboard Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU Turbo-Mode speed. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section...
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...! Select [Cancel] to use a fixed iGPU frequency. 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to the default settings. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Selecting a very high memory frequency may be optimized depending on the system loading. Use the and keys to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency. To... cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to set the memory frequency mode under XMP/Manual/User for a Sandy Bridge CPU. The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency. Changing the values in this menu may vary depending on installed...
...! Select [Cancel] to use a fixed iGPU frequency. 2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to the default settings. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Selecting a very high memory frequency may be optimized depending on the system loading. Use the and keys to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency. To... cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to set the memory frequency mode under XMP/Manual/User for a Sandy Bridge CPU. The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency. Changing the values in this menu may vary depending on installed...
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...Enabled]. [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows processor cores to [Enabled]. The following items appear only when you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] ... (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the ratio. 2.4.7 CPU Power Management The sub-items in increased average consumption and decrease average heat production. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust...
...Enabled]. [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows processor cores to [Enabled]. The following items appear only when you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] ... (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the ratio. 2.4.7 CPU Power Management The sub-items in increased average consumption and decrease average heat production. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust...
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Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-MX Series
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-MX Series
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...package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in this function. Scroll down to display the following items: Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [...Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
...package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in this function. Scroll down to display the following items: Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [...Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
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... and simultaneously, enabling one system to OS. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable...
... and simultaneously, enabling one system to OS. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-MX Series The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable...
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... in rotations per minute (RPM). Sets to [Turbo] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Sets to [Manual] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish...[xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you set CPU Fan Profile to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Sets to [Silent] to [Manual]. The following four...
... in rotations per minute (RPM). Sets to [Turbo] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Sets to [Manual] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish...[xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you set CPU Fan Profile to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Sets to [Silent] to [Manual]. The following four...
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...Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. 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 adjust... Sets to [Manual] to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
...Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. 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 adjust... Sets to [Manual] to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.