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    P8H61-M LX3 Motherboard
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    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
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    vi About this guide vi P8H61-M LX3 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 2-22 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-23 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-23 2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities 2-23 2.7.7 Boot Override 2-23 2.8 Tools menu 2-24 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 2-24 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 2-24 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-24 2.9 Exit menu 2-25 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-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Rear panel ports LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation processors Supports Intel 32nm Multi-Core CPU Supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.
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    12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 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) MicroATX form
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    Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX3 motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for the list of accessories. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact
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    as indicated in the image below. 1.2.2 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 LX3 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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    pin module) VGA LGA1155 USB34 22.6cm(8.9in) LAN_USB12 2 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power AUDIO EATXPWR PCIEX16 RTL P8H61-M LX3 8111F SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 5 Super I/O Intel® 6 H61 VIA PCIEX1_1 5 VT1708S AAFP USB56 USB78 USB910 CLRTC 32Mb BIOS F_PANEL SPEAKER
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    the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P8H61-M LX3 P8H61-M LX3 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Press the load
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    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, and then fit
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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 in an even thin edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob (C). B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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    condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin
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    heatsink 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 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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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 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
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    ® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs
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    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. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11
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    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 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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    PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI
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    for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - - shared - - - Intel PCH SATA controller CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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    OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 3. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15
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    audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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    SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H61-M LX3 Intel® 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 the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details
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    fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN P8H61-M LX3 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX3 fan connectors Do not forget to connect
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    PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- Ground Reset 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRBTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P8H61-M LX3 +HDLED RESET P8H61-M LX3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the
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    you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software
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    and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires 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
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    from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 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. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the
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    screen displays 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
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    , press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX3 VER: 0301 DATE: 11/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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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-M LX3 VER: 0301 DATE: 11/28/2011 Update
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    Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 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 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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    BIOS setup program Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LX3 BIOS Version : 0301 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU
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    BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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    select the item and press . Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Scroll 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
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    Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 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 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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    that you enter the administrator password for accessing the 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 . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in
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    vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode CPU Power Management Auto Boot Tool Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. According to Intel spec, ASUS H61 Series motherboard supports 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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    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 Intel Intel window Intel recommend, platform must be capable of supporting over Power Limit 2 for up to 10 msec. ASUS board can support
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    APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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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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    or disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support for add-on VGA devices. And the memory size for internal graphics device will keep 64MB. Due to the Intel® H61 chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® 7/Vista. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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    [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item
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    depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.7 APM Restore AC 18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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    the following items: Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature �[x�x�x��º�C�/x�x�x��º�F�] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if
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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 maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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    Manual]. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU ] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item
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    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] 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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    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 select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2.7.7 Boot
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    saved 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. 2-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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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 , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows
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    not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes l'appareil. ASUS P8H77-M LE 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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    CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-812-282-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
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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-M LX3 conform with the essential requirements of the
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    Part 2 Section 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-M LX3 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC
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