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Motherboard • P8H61-M LX R2.0 • P8H61-M PLUS R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series.
ii E7241 First Edition April 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmit.
iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................ vii P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series specications summary .
iv Contents 1.1 1.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-32 1.1 1.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-32 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .........
v Contents 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 2-23 2.5.7 APM .............................................................................. 2-24 2.5.8 Network Stack ...............................................
vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
vii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.
viii Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key . Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key .
ix P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3/ Pentium ® processors Supports 32/22nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.
x * Specications are subject to change without notice. P8H61-M LX R2.0 specications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+VRM - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU .
1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . 1.3 Special features 1.
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-2 Intel ® H61 Express Chipset The Intel ® H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1 155 socket Intel ® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors.
1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX R2.0 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability , improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity .
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-4 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package.
1-5 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS le using the bundled support DVD or USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le.
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1-7 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts before installing the motherboard. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-23 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F-P ANEL) 1-25 2.
1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
1-1 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only . PnP cap The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 5.
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-12 7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob (C).
1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA1 155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor , the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly .
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-14 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector . 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-16 • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction (continued on the next page) P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB(2GB x 4) SS - - 10-12-10-27 1.
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-18 (continued on the next page) DDR3-2000 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.
1-19 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs A-DA TA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS .
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-20 DDR3-1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs A-Data AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • • A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.
1-21 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs OCZ OCZ3X1333L V6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-20 1.60V • • OCZ OCZ3G1333L V8GK 8GB(2x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-22 DDR3-1066 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.
1-23 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket.
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-24 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
1-25 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-26 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Mouse (Green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer , a scanner, or other device. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN).
1-27 Chapter 1: Product introduction Use a chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 .
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-28 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin A TX +12V power plug.
1-29 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 4.
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-30 6. Intel ® H61 Serial A T A 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1~4) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or a later version before using Serial A T A hard disk drives.
1-31 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector .
ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-32 1.1 1 Software support 1.1 1.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP / V ista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future.
2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility . The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 • Before using this utility , rename the BIOS le in the removable device to H61MLXR2. CAP (for P8H61-M LX R2.0) or H61MLPR2.CAP (for P8H61-M LX PLUS R2.0) • The BIOS le in the support DVD may not be the latest version.
2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in a DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM Update ROM A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit H61MLXR2.
2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Using the power button , reset button , or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force the PC to reboot may cause data loss or damage to the system. We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode . Y ou can change modes by pressing F7 or through the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program.
2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode . Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 1 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program.
2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 T o set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. 3. Conrm the password when prompted. T o change a user password: 1.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 2.4 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.4.2 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled] and allows you to select the EPU power saving mode.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 The following three items appear only when you set both the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep T echnology and T urbo Mode items to [Enabled]. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.
2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . The thermal conditions should be monitored. Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 2.4.10 iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] T o offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] T o offset the voltage by a negative value. 2.4.9 iGPU V oltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a xed iGPU voltage.
2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency . Use <+> and <-> keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.
2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.5.2 PCH Conguration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event T imer . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 SA T A Mode Selection [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [Disabled] Disables the SA T A function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices.
2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.5.4 System Agent Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this function. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from IGFX or PEG graphic devices.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23 2.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
2-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Serial Port Conguration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguration. Serial Port [Enabled] Al low s yo u t o e nab le or di sabl e t he ser ial por t ( COM ). Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 2.5.8 Network Stack Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.
2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.6.1 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxx�C/xxx�F] [xxx�C/xxx�F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 2.6.4 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
2-28 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.
2-30 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-31 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
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Appendices A-1 Appendices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
A-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea W arning Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the.
Appendices A-3 ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.
A-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWA N R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
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