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    Motherboard P8H61-I LX E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 1 2/15/12 6:36:49 PM
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    service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL from http://support.asus.com/download problems
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    vi About this guide vi P8H61-I LX specifications summary viii 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
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    Contents Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3
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    [Enabled 2-23 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-24 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-24 2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities 2-24 2.7.7 Boot Override 2-24 2.8 Tools menu 2-25 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 2-25 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 2-25 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-25 2.9 Exit menu 2-26 Appendices
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    . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts
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    IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website
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    P8H61-I LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 suppport depends on
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    x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6 WOL, PXE, PME wake up 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.70
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    Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H61-I LX motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page x for the list of accessories. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact
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    Screw holes Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-I LX 1-2 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 2 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:36:57 PM
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    Motherboard layout 123 45 6 17cm(6.7in) DVI USB78 USB56 KBMS Intel® H61 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Super I/O 32Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR P8H61-I LX Page 1-21 1-18 1-1 1-20 10 Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 1-4 1-19 11. Digital audio connector
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    the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P8H61-I LX P8H61-I LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. Press
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    plate 4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. PnP cap 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending
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    6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread under the retention knob (C). B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab. 1-6 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:02 PM
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    and fan: A 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal
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    the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-8 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 8 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15
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    to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMMA1 DIMMB1 P8H61-I LX Channel Channel A Channel B P8H61-I LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1
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    with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update the QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8H61-I LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066
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    DS ELPIDA J1108BFBG-DJ-F 9 DS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 9 DS KTC D1288JEMFNGD9U - DS KINGSTON D1288JPSFPGD9U - DS - - 7 DS - - 9 DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F 9 Voltage - DIMM socket support 1: Product introduction 1-11 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 11 2/15/12 6:37:11
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    into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 12 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:13 PM
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    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 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1
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    groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:16 PM
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    as system passwords. CLRTC P8H61-I LX 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-I LX Clear RTC RAM To CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. Chapter 1: Product introduction E6873_P8H61-I LX
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    Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1-16 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 16 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:21 PM
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    is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one P8H61-I LX P8H61-I LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard
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    at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 3. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER P8H61-I LX +5V GND
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    . CPU_FAN CHA_FAN P8H61-I LX fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of
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    6. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H61-I LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack
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    9. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL P8H61-I LX PWR LED PWR BTN +HD_LED RESET GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground HD_LEDHD_LED+ PIN 1 P8H61-I LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for
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    to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-I LX E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb
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    is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
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    to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-I LX File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0103 Folder Info 08/23/11
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    updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus defaults Chapter 2: BIOS information E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 3 2-3 2/15/12 6:37:35 PM
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    DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-I LX VER: 0103 DATE: 08/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37
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    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-I LX VER: 0103 DATE: 08/23/2011 Update
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    2.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:37 PM
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    the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-I LX BIOS Version : 0103 CPU
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    CPU Power Management Auto DDR3-800MHz DDR3-1066MHz DDR3-1333MHz Boot Tool Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. According to Intel spec, ASUS H61 Series motherboard supports loading default settings 2-8 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 8 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:41 PM
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    keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the and press to display a list of options. Chapter 2: BIOS information E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 9 2-9 2/15/12 6:37:41 PM
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    clear the BIOS password. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. 2-10 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 10 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12
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    system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press of the screen shows Not Installed. Chapter 2: BIOS information E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 11 2-11 2/15/12 6:37:42 PM
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    iGPU Max. Frequency Auto > GPU Boost > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Boot Tool Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. According to Intel spec, ASUS H61 Series motherboard supports 1066/1333MHz DRAM (only). →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter
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    allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows
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    valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. 2-14 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:45 PM
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    ] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in
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    support for the BIOS automatically storage driver to H61 chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / 7. Please use [IDE Mode] on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is the default SATA type. Under Windows® XP, there is no need to change the SATA type. 2-16 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 16 ASUS P8H61-I LX
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    . If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. Chapter 2: BIOS information E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 17 2-17 2/15/12 6:37:46 PM
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    '97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-18 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 18 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:47 PM
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    a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. Chapter 2: BIOS information E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 19 2-19 2/15/12 6:37:47 PM
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    to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. 2-20 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 20 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12
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    CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 E6873_P8H61-I LX
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    to [Manual]. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 22 ASUS P8H61-I LX
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    . Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 23 2-23 2/15/12 6:37:50 PM
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    Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities These items start booting from the selected device. 2-24 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 24 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:50 PM
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    Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 2: BIOS information E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 25 2-25 2/15/12 6:37:50 PM
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    BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS available devices that have a filesystem. 2-26 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 26 ASUS P8H61-I LX 2/15/12 6:37:51 PM
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    energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l'appareil. ASUS P8H61-I LX A-1 E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 1 2/15/12 6:37:52 PM
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    products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling
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    Telephone (Component) Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) Support Fax Online support +49-1805-010923* +49-1805-010920* +49-2102-9599-11 support.asus.com * EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone. E6873_P8H61-I LX.indb 2 2/15/12 6:37:53 PM
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    , TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : MotherBoard Model name : P8H61-I LX conform with the essential requirements of the
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