Asus P8H61-I LX R2.0/RM/SI User Manual Page 1

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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-I LX R2.01-2P8H61-I LX R2.01.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure th

1-3Chapter 1: Product introduction1.2.3 Motherboard layout1.2.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1.

ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.01-41.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd Gen

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-I LX R2.01-67. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides unde

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-I LX R2.01-83. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connecto

1-9Chapter 1: Product introductionP8H61-I LX R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socketsDIMMA1DIMMB1P8H61-I LX R2.01.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard

iiE7397First Edition (V1) May. 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.01-101.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.•

1-11Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-2400 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 D

ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.01-12DDR3-2000 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMM

1-13Chapter 1: Product introductionVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMsG.SKILL F3-1

ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.01-141.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so c

1-15Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the

ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.01-161.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear

1-17Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Mouse (Green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. LAN (RJ-45) por

ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.01-186. 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 an

1-19Chapter 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

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guide ...

ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.01-20Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboar

1-21Chapter 1: Product introduction6. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4)These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard

ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.01-229. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pi

1-23Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Software support1.8.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operati

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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-I LX R2.02.1.2 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 2-3• 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-I LX R2.0Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command p

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

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

2-6 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating

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-I LX R2.0Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure be

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

2-10 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.02.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides

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-I LX R2.02.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800

2-14 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.Long Duration Maintained [Auto]Use <+>/<

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfu

vContents2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ... 2-222.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled] ...

2-16 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0Execute Disable Bit [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.[Disabled] Forces the XD feature

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17CPU C6 Report [Auto]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.[Auto] Set this item automatically.[Enabl

2-18 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.02.5.3 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port item

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19Render Standby [Enabled]Allows you to enable the Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use w

2-20 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.02.5.7 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off] The

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-212.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setti

2-22 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.02.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation.[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achi

2-24 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.02.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the

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

2-26 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.02.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter&

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-272.9 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 P8H61-I LX R2.0 A-1AppendicesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

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

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

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

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

viiiP8H61-I LX R2.0 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Intel® Socket 1155 for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation processors Supports 22nm/32n

ixP8H61-I LX R2.0 specications summaryRear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green) 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x DVI-D output port