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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 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... 1-18 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-18 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-18 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-18 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 1-27 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-27 iii
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 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... 1-18 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-18 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-18 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-18 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 1-27 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-27 iii
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... connected. vi Do not place the product in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may be exposed to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product...
... connected. vi Do not place the product in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may be exposed to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product...
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... Core™ processors Intel® H61 Express Chipset: 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors - P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Multi-VGA Output Support:...(4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS Crash Free BIOS3 ASUS Network iControl ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS GPU Boost (continued on the next page) ix asus.com for CPU support list Intel® H61 Express Chipset 2 x...
... Core™ processors Intel® H61 Express Chipset: 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors - P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Multi-VGA Output Support:...(4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS Crash Free BIOS3 ASUS Network iControl ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS GPU Boost (continued on the next page) ix asus.com for CPU support list Intel® H61 Express Chipset 2 x...
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... connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM header 1 x S/PDIF-out header 1 x COM header 64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up, WOR by Ring 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS...
... connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM header 1 x S/PDIF-out header 1 x COM header 64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up, WOR by Ring 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS...
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... plate is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Remove the PnP cap...
... plate is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Remove the PnP cap...
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... you install the heatsink and fan assembly. The illustration above is closest to the chassis before you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. 2. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before...
... you install the heatsink and fan assembly. The illustration above is closest to the chassis before you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. 2. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before...
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... CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage...
... CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage...
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Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the .... 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such...
Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the .... 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such...
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...ports in the front panel to the audio configuration table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources....lime). This port connects to a microphone. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Refer to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) ...
...ports in the front panel to the audio configuration table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources....lime). This port connects to a microphone. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Refer to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) ...
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...These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 This 15-pin port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to...
...These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 This 15-pin port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to...
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... if the power is purchased separately. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. 2. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening... at http://support.asus. COM1 RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is inadequate. • If you use...
... if the power is purchased separately. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. 2. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening... at http://support.asus. COM1 RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is inadequate. • If you use...
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...the system chassis. 4. USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) ... 2.0 ports. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to ...
...the system chassis. 4. USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) ... 2.0 ports. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to ...
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... GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or a later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is for details. 7. Under Windows® XP, there is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for...
... GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or a later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is for details. 7. Under Windows® XP, there is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for...
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... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 9. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- SPEAKER P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out Chapter 1: Product introduction ...this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Ground Reset 8. PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 HD_LED RESET P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 System panel connector •...
... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 9. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- SPEAKER P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out Chapter 1: Product introduction ...this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Ground Reset 8. PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 HD_LED RESET P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 System panel connector •...
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TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. 10. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 TPM PIN 1 PCICLK FRAME PCIRST# LAD3 +3V LAD0 SMBSCL +3VSB GND SB_SUS_STAT GND PWROWN LAD2 LAD1 GND SMBSDA SERIRQ GPIO RESET P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 TPM Connector The TPM module is purchased separately! 1-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. 10. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 TPM PIN 1 PCICLK FRAME PCIRST# LAD3 +3V LAD0 SMBSCL +3VSB GND SB_SUS_STAT GND PWROWN LAD2 LAD1 GND SMBSDA SERIRQ GPIO RESET P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 TPM Connector The TPM module is purchased separately! 1-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0
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...definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port ... when you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of USB devices at startup. IRQ=4] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to detect the presence of the Realtek LAN controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Front Panel Type [HD] Allows ...
...definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port ... when you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of USB devices at startup. IRQ=4] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to detect the presence of the Realtek LAN controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Front Panel Type [HD] Allows ...