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P8H61-M LX2 R2.0
Motherboard
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E7377 First Edition May 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1)
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................ vii P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary ............................................ ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview ..............................
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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 CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ....................................................... 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program ...................
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Contents 2.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-27 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] ......................................... 2-27 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ........................................... 2-27 2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] ....................................... 2-27 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ........................... 2-28 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] .............................................
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Safety information Electrical safety • To 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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cabl
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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: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the supported features of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS. Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the follo
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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 provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. Typography Bold text I
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P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary ® CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/ i5 / i3 / ® ® Pentium / Celeron Processors ® Supports Intel 22 nm CPU ® Supports Intel 32 nm CPU * Refer to www. asus.com for CPU support list ® Chipset Intel H61 Express Chipset Memory 2 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2100 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture ® * When you install memory of 4GB
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Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 Combo port 1 x DVI 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio Jacks Internal connectors/ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 switches/ buttons ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM header 1 x S/PDIF-out header 1 x COM header BIOS features 64 Mb Flash
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Chapter 1 Product introduction ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Series 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 your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord fr
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1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of
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LGA1155 CLRTC 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 19.8cm(7.8in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EPU 5 TPM ATX12V 2 USB34 LAN_USB12 Lithium Cell CHA_FAN CMOS Power AUDIO SATA3G_1 PCIEX16_1 6 RTL SATA3G_2 8111F P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 8Mb PCIEX1_1 BIOS ® Intel asmedia Super H61 ASM1083 PCIEX1_2 I/O SATA3G_3 6 SB_PWR PCI1 VIA SATA3G_4 VT1708S SPEAKER SPDIF_OUT 7 USB78 USB910 F_PANEL AAFP COM1 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page CPU and chassis fan c
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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ® The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel Second Generation processors. ® • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list. • Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboar
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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, and CPU notches then fit 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 Gold the connector
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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 layer. Some heatsinks come with pre- applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Close the load plate (A), and then push B down the load lever (B), en
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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. ® • 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 design and requires no tool to install.
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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU 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
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4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise 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 (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. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power cons
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1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIM
