MotherboardP8H61-M LX3
xP8H61-M LX3 specications summaryInternal connectors/ switches/ buttons3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s co
1-1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Product introduction If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.Thank you for buying
ASUS P8H61-M LX31-2P8H61-M LX31.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the m
1-3Chapter 1: Product introduction1.2.3 Motherboard layout1.2.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1.
ASUS P8H61-M LX31-41.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generati
1-5Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remove
ASUS P8H61-M LX31-67. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under th
1-7Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fa
ASUS P8H61-M LX31-83. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! H
1-9Chapter 1: Product introductionP8H61-M LX3P8H61-M LX3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socketsDIMM_A1DIMM_B11.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes
iiE7045First Edition (V1) December 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and s
ASUS P8H61-M LX31-101.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• The defaul
1-11Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A*
ASUS P8H61-M LX31-121.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can c
1-13Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the
ASUS P8H61-M LX31-141.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the
1-15Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse.2. LAN (RJ-45)
ASUS P8H61-M LX31-166. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.
1-17Chapter 1: Product introduction• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Sp
ASUS P8H61-M LX31-18Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard co
1-19Chapter 1: Product introduction6. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System powe
iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...
ASUS P8H61-M LX31-201.8 Software support1.8.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS)
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restor
2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX32.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you star
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut down or reset t
2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command promp
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-52. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key
2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter&
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running op
2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3BIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The
ivContentsChapter 2: BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-12.1.1 ASUS Update utility
2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX3Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Ma
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-112.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu p
2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for acces
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changi
2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX32.4.2 DRAM Timing ControlThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores. The value is
2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX32.5.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.The items show
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17CPU C3 Report [Enabled]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Conguration options
2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode].[Disabled] Disables the
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19Front Panel Type [HD]Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-denition a
vContents2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] ... 2-232.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ...
2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX32.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.MainAi
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you t
2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX3The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Prole to [Manual].Chassis Upper Temperature [70]Use the <+>
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Se
2-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX32.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot seque
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <
2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX32.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your chang
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viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond
viiDO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the c
viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
ixP8H61-M LX3 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation processors Supports Intel 32nm Multi-Co
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