Asus P8H61-M LX3 User Manual

MotherboardP8H61-M LX3

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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 conguration 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

iiE7206Revised Edition January 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

ASUS P8H61-M LX31-101.4.2 Memory congurationsYou 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 congured 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. Insufcient 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

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guide ...

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 2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press

2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating sys

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7BIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes fro

2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sh

ivContentsChapter 2: BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-12.1.1 ASUS Update utility

2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX32.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passwor

2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX32.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the sett

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4.2 DRAM Timing ControlThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+&

2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores. The value is represented

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-152.5.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.The

2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX3CPU C3 Report [Enabled]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Conguration options: [Disabled

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode].[Disabled] Di

2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3Front Panel Type [HD]Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-denition audio depend

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-192.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setti

vContents2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] ... 2-222.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ...

2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX3CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable o

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Prole to [Manual].Chassis Upper Temperature [70]Use the

2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX32.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the powe

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the

2-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX32.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter>

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard

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ASUS P8H77-M LE A-1AppendicesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to th

A-2 AppendicesVCCI: Japan Compliance StatementVCCI Class B StatementKC: Korea Warning StatementCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis dig

ASUS P8H77-M LE A-3ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fa

viSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the sy

A-4 AppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI

ASUS P8H77-M LE A-5DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Co

A-6 Appendices

viiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

viiiP8H61-M LX3 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation processors Supports Intel 32nm Multi-

ixP8H61-M LX3 specications summaryInternal connectors/ switches/ buttons3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s c