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    Motherboard P8H61-I LX R2.0
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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/ Box of problems
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    guide vi P8H61-I LX R2.0 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 connectors 1-18 1.8 Software support 1-23 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-
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    System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled 2-12 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto Control [Enabled 2-22 2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-22 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled 2-23 iv
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    both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-25 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-25 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-25 2.7.9 Boot Override 2-25 2.8 Tools menu 2-26 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 2-26 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 2-26 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-26 2.9 Exit menu 2-27 Appendices Notices...A-1 
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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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    the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to
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    P8H61-I LX R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Socket 1155 for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation processors Supports 22nm/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
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    P8H61-I LX R2.0 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD 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
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    Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H61-I LX R2.0 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,
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    in the image below. 1.2.2 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 R2.0 1-2 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    1.2.3 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 64Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR VGA 17cm(6.7in) CLRTC RTL 8111F USB34 3 LAN1_USB12 LGA1155 P8H61-I LX R2.0 DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit,
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    Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    1.3.1 Installing the CPU The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5
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    4 C A B 5 1-6 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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    To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A 1-8 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM sockets: DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-I LX R2.0 P8H61-I LX R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9
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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 R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3
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    Timing 10-12-10-27 11-11-11-31 9-11-9-28 9-11-9-27 10-11-10-30 - 9 9 9-11-9-27 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.8V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • DDR3-2250 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS
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    -10-10-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-27 6-9-6-24 9-9-9-28 9 - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 1.65V • • 1.50V • • 1.65V • 65V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.50V • • 1.65V • • - • • 1.5V • • 1.6V • • (continued on the next page) 1-12 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs*: 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. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13
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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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    between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15
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    in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC P8H61-I LX R2.0 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-I LX R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    LED LAN port 3. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17
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    This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. P8H61-I LX R2.0 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 R2
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    USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. P8H61-I LX R2.0 USB78 PIN 1 USB P8H61-I LX R2.0 USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2
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    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 R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set
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    ) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL P8H61-I LX R2.0 PWR LED PWR BTN +HD_LED RESET GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground HD_LEDHD_LED+ PIN 1 P8H61-I LX R2.0 System panel connector button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    , and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled
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    an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility 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
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    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 V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-I LX R2.0 File Path: Drive fs0:\ VER: 0304 Folder Info 04/27/12 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE
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    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 H61ILXR2.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS
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    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 flash drive). Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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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 R2.0 VER: 0304 DATE: 04/27/2012
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    help to guide you in using 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 motherboard to the default value. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-I LX R2.0 BIOS Version : 03 03 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU
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    the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Sub-menu items Pop-up window Navigation selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears
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    . • 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 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    a password, this item shows Installed. To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press
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    CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]. Sets to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/Userdefined memory frequency mode. Set to [Disabled] for default core ratio settings. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2
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    settings. 2.4.6 CPU Power Management The sub-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 ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to
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    / to adjust the value. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15
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    enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold. When the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. When the item is set to zero, the system automatically checks whether the partition size is enough at S3 entry
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    SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap : [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. For Lucid Virtu Universal MVP function support, set this item to [Enabled] to empower both the integrated and discrete graphic cards. The iGPU shared memory size will be fixed at 64MB
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    [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] 2-20 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The
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    CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. 2-22 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    ] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge
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    display feature. 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 item is when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. 2.7.9 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends
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    module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0
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    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 values for each of the parameters
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    frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l'appareil. ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0 A-1
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    substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to
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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
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    2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-I LX R2.0,P8H61-I LX/RM/SI R2.0 ʳ Conforms to the following
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