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...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 ...1.6 Jumpers 1-19 1.7 Connectors 1-20 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-21 1.8 Software support 1-26 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-26...
...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 ...1.6 Jumpers 1-19 1.7 Connectors 1-20 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-21 1.8 Software support 1-26 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-26...
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... / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Graphics Multi-VGA Output Support: DVI-D and D-SUB Ports DVI 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 Intel® H61 Express Chipset...
... / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Graphics Multi-VGA Output Support: DVI-D and D-SUB Ports DVI 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 Intel® H61 Express Chipset...
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... 2 ASUS FanXpert 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...
... 2 ASUS FanXpert 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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... MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Under ... default memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility...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. ...
... MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Under ... default memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility...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. ...
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...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 connection speed. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports...
...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 connection speed. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports...
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...Configuration options: [Auto] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for this item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. If you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing system performance. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the ...current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. • The item Ai Overclock Tuner will...
...Configuration options: [Auto] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for this item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. If you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing system performance. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the ...current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. • The item Ai Overclock Tuner will...
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... [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems 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. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 Scroll down to display the ... Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to the CPU you installed. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in submenu may be different due to cool ...
... [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems 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. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 Scroll down to display the ... Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to the CPU you installed. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in submenu may be different due to cool ...
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...Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to OS. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-MX Series CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores...] Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to OS. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function...
...Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to OS. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-MX Series CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores...] Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to OS. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function...
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...the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to 90ºC. Sets to [Manual] to achieve maximum ...] Use the and keys to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Sets to [Silent] to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to...cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
...the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to 90ºC. Sets to [Manual] to achieve maximum ...] Use the and keys to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Sets to [Silent] to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to...cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.