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P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series
• P8H61-M LX3 R2.0
• P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0
Motherboard
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E7998 Second Edition December 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
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ......................................................................................... vi P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary ............................... viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ..............................
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Contents 1.11 Software support ........................................................................ 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-27 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 ....
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Contents 2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage .. 2-20 2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ...................................... 2-21 2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ................................. 2-21 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] ....................................... 2-22 2.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-23 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] ......................................... 2-23 2.7.2 Full
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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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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of 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 complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Where to find more infor
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P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary ® CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ ® ® i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors Supports Intel 22nm CPU ® Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 ® * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ® ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list. ® Chipset Intel H61 Express Chipset Memory 2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1
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P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use ASUS AI Charger ASUS WebStorage ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support ® Windows XP/Vista operating systems. Rear panel ports 1 x P
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Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0
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® Intel H61 Express Chipset ® The Intel H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to ® support the new 1155 socket Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / ® ® Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that feat
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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and
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AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall
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1.5 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. 1.5.1 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 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 17.3cm(6.8in) KBMS CPU_FAN ATX12V USB34 LAN1_USB12 Lithium Cell CHA_FAN CMOS Power 2 AUDIO PCIEX16 RTL P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series 8111F PCIEX1_1 5 ® Intel Super I/O H61 VIA PCIEX1_2 VT1708S F_PANEL USB56 USB78 USB910 SB_PWR 64Mb BIOS 6 AAFP SPEAKER 11 10 9 8 7 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors 1-25 7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-26 (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ® The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel 3rd / ® ® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors. 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/motherboard component
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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
