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- Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 1
Motherboard P8H61-M LX Series • P8H61-M LX • P8H61-M LX PLUS - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 2
including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 3
vii About this guide viii P8H61-M LX Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 4
operating system 1-26 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-26 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 5
Contents 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-19 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-19 2.5.7 APM 2-20 2.6 Support [Enabled 2-23 2.7 Boot menu 2-24 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-24 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-24 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-24 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 6
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 7
in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 8
need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 9
P8H61-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 10
P8H61-M LX Series specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Charger ASUS ESD ASUS Low - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 11
P8H61-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P8H61-M LX Series motherboards include P8H61-M LX PLUS and P8H61-M LX two models. The package contents vary from models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for P8H61 - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 12
High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 13
Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 14
colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 15
you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 16
indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six 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-M LX 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 17
CHA_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LX RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 5 SB_PWR Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 6 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_3 USB56 USB78 USB910 CLRTC F_PANEL SPEAKER 32Mb BIOS 12 11 10 98 7 1.5.4 Layout - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 18
cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it to the cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 19
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load 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 triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 20
load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob (C). B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 21
applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. Place the heatsink on top - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 22
and fan: 1. Disconnect 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 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 23
to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 24
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-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 25
Hynix ELPIDA KTC ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Micron Micron Micron Micron Micron - Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • • 3CCA-1509A - - • • - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • 1.25V- - 9-9-9-24 1.35V(low • • voltage) AD30908C8D-151C E0903 - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 26
A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual- channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 27
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 - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 28
x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 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. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 29
include system setup information such as system passwords. P8H61-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 30
2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 31
Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M 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's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 32
a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H61-M LX PIN 1 P8H61-M LX Speaker Out Connector 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 33
+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M LX PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61-M LX USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 34
the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LX SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 35
8. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- Ground Reset P8H61-M LX F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED RESET P8H61-M LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 36
. Click an icon 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. 1-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 37
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 - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 38
flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file 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-M LX File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0 - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 39
a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLX.ROM (for P8H61-M LX) or P8H61MLP.ROM (for P8H61-M LX PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 40
may not be same as shown. Before 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.com and save them on the USB flash drive. NTFS is not - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 41
the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 42
press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX VER: 0206 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 43
what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 44
mode on the right hand side Standard mode Turbo mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 45
ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 46
This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen. Submenu corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in . 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 47
Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0206 x64 05/16/2011 7.0.4.1197 B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 48
might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 49
overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. EFI BIOS current Manual] - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 50
items in this menu 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 Intel® SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled]. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 51
Power Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. 2.4.7 [+] [-] values range from 1.80V to 1.90V with a 0.1V interval. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 52
: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 53
. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 54
devices are supported under these operating systems. Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 55
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). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 56
=378h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=278h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=3BCh; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] Device Mode [STD Printer Mode] Allows you to select the Printer Port mode. Configuration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 57
Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] / Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 58
you to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker 12V Voltage +12.000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Boot CPU Temperature Tool →←: Select Screen If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 59
parameters. The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 60
On Full Screen Logo Enabled Wait For 'F1' If Error Enabled Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Setup Mode EZ Mode Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 SATA: xxxxxxx SATA to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 61
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. 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 62
your CMOS settings, press , and then select 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. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 63
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 EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 64
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15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 [email protected] www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone - Asus P8H61-M LX | User Manual - Page 66
Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M LX, P8H61-M LX PLUS Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with
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Motherboard
P8H61-M LX Series
• P8H61-M LX
• P8H61-M LX PLUS