Asus P8H61 R2 USB3 Specifications

Motherboard• P8H61-MX R2.0• P8H61-MX USB3P8H61-MX Series

xP8H61-MX Series specications summaryASUS unique features ASUS MyLogo 2™ASUS Anti-Surge ProtectionASUS UEFI BIOSASUS EZ Flash 2ASUS FanXpertASUS AI C

1-1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Product introduction • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.• ASUS P8H61-MX S

ASUS P8H61-MX Series1-2P8H61-MX R2.01.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

1-3Chapter 1: Product introduction1.2.3 Motherboard layoutP8H61-MX R2.0PCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2F_PANELSPEAKERCLRTCUSB78USB910AAFPATX12VEATXPWRCPU_FANC

ASUS P8H61-MX Series1-41.2.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-p

1-5Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for Intel® proc

ASUS P8H61-MX Series1-63. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remove the PnP ca

1-7Chapter 1: Product introduction7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate

ASUS P8H61-MX Series1-81.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly

1-9Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU f

iiE7982First EditionJanuary 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

ASUS P8H61-MX Series1-101.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) so

1-11Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM socket

ASUS P8H61-MX Series1-12DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B*A-Data A

1-13Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A*

ASUS P8H61-MX Series1-14Vendors Part NO. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (optional)1DIMM 2DIMMsG.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2G

1-15Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-2000 MHz capability(continued on the next page)DDR3-1866 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandCh

ASUS P8H61-MX Series1-16SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sidedDIMM support:• A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory c

1-17Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure

ASUS P8H61-MX Series1-181.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and

1-19Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guide ...

ASUS P8H61-MX Series1-201.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mous

1-21Chapter 1: Product introduction6. 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

ASUS P8H61-MX Series1-22• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s hig

1-23Chapter 1: Product introductionDo not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the

ASUS P8H61-MX Series1-24Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!The USB module cable is purchased separ

1-25Chapter 1: Product introduction7. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System powe

ASUS P8H61-MX Series1-261.8 Software support1.8.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems

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-MX Series2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-32.1.3 ASUS BIOS UpdaterThe ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in a DOS environment. This utility also all

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

2-4 ASUS P8H61-MX SeriesUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <En

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-54. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your

2-6 ASUS P8H61-MX SeriesBIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the E

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The 

2-8 ASUS P8H61-MX SeriesMenu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-92.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu pr

2-10 ASUS P8H61-MX SeriesAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for a

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11• The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard

2-12 ASUS P8H61-MX SeriesSelecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settin

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4.7 CPU Power ManagementThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.CPU Ratio [Auto]Allo

vContents2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ... 2-242.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] ...

2-14 ASUS P8H61-MX SeriesBe cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

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-MX SeriesCPU Power Management Conguration CPU Ratio [Auto]Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequen

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-172.5.2 PCH CongurationHigh Precision Timer [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.Co

2-18 ASUS P8H61-MX Series2.5.3 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port item

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19Legacy USB Support [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).[Disabled]

2-20 ASUS P8H61-MX Series2.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.[Disab

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.[Space Bar] Sets the Space B

2-22 ASUS P8H61-MX SeriesScroll down to display the following items:2.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, an

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays t

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

2-24 ASUS P8H61-MX Series2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Se

2-26 ASUS P8H61-MX Series2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot s

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-272.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

2-28 ASUS P8H61-MX Series2.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your c

Appendices A-1AppendicesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol

A-2 ASUS P8H61-MX SeriesVCCI: Japan Compliance StatementVCCI Class B StatementKC: Korea Warning StatementCanadian Department of Communications Stateme

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

A-4 ASUS P8H61-MX SeriesDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address:

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

viiiBold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greate

ixP8H61-MX Series specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Ce