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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 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 Installing the ...
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 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 Installing the ...
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... ports (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 DIMM, max... Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU * Refer to www. 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: DVI...
... ports (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 DIMM, max... Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU * Refer to www. 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: DVI...
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Refer to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Series motherboard! Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you should shut down ... the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that the power supply...
Refer to page x for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Series motherboard! Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you should shut down ... the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that the power supply...
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... correct orientation. Ensure that you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis...
... correct orientation. Ensure that you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis...
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...the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap...motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation processors. • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. • Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon ..., or if you are not bent. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0
...the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap...motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation processors. • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. • Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon ..., or if you are not bent. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0
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... the load lever under the retention knob (C). Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it is toxic and inedible. 6. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that...
... the load lever under the retention knob (C). Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the load plate slides under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it is toxic and inedible. 6. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that...
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... the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull... at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 3. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
... the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull... at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A B A B B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 3. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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... consumption. 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-M LX2 R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 4.
... consumption. 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-M LX2 R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 4.
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...DJ-F 7 1.5V KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 For effective use a more on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the same version or date code (D/C) from the ... channel for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is not the JEDEC memory standard. P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory ...
...DJ-F 7 1.5V KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 For effective use a more on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the same version or date code (D/C) from the ... channel for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is not the JEDEC memory standard. P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory ...
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...-9-27 - 10-11-10-30 - - - 9 - 9 - 9-11-9-27 Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.8V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 TX2400KLU4GK(374243)(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) SS - Kingston KHX2250C9D3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP) Size 4GB...
...-9-27 - 10-11-10-30 - - - 9 - 9 - 9-11-9-27 Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.8V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 TX2400KLU4GK(374243)(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) SS - Kingston KHX2250C9D3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP) Size 4GB...
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... change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card...
... change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card...
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... allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Move the jumper cap...
... allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Move the jumper cap...
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... port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the LAN port LED indications. Refer to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. LAN (RJ-45) port. Microphone port...
... port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the LAN port LED indications. Refer to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. LAN (RJ-45) port. Microphone port...
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... AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See...
... AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See...
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...-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 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 for...
...-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 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 for...
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...the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 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 the connector. USB ... of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 4. 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 480 Mbps connection speed.
...the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 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 the connector. USB ... of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 4. 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 480 Mbps connection speed.
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...[AHCI Mode]. Under Windows® XP, there is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 6. GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND ...hard disk drives. • Due to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is no need to change the SATA type. • To configure the SATA...
...[AHCI Mode]. Under Windows® XP, there is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 6. GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND ...hard disk drives. • Due to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is no need to change the SATA type. • To configure the SATA...
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PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 HD_LED RESET P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-... HDD Activity LED. Ground Reset 8. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. 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 1-25 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Connect...
PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 HD_LED RESET P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-... HDD Activity LED. Ground Reset 8. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. 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 1-25 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Connect...
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A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 10. 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.
A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 10. 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.