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1. P8H61 I LX R2 0 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 10 1 4 2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation According to Intel CPU specification DIMM voltage below 1 65V is recommended to protect the CPU Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
2. Entry After 10 Minutes This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to Enabled and allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry Configuration options Immediately 1 minute 2 minute 5 minute 10 minute 15 minute 30 minute 1 hour 2 hours Active Page Threshold Support Disbaled Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support Configuration options Enabled Disabled Active Memory Threshold x This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to Enabled and allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold When the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size the system will try to support the Intel R Rapid Start Technology When the item is set to zero the system automatically checks whether the partition size is enough at S3 entry Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad Intel Smart Connect Technology Disabled ISCT Configuration Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration Configuration options Enabled Disabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 17 2 18 2 5 3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port SATA Mode Selection IDE Allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Set
3. 1 65V PVV34G2400C9K XMP 4GB 2x 2GB 1 65V Vendors Timing Voltage 16GB 4 x4GB 11 11 11 31 1 65V DDR3 2250 MHz capability DIMM socket support Timing Voltage Optional 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Chip Chip Brand NO KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2 4GX XMP AGB 2x 2GB DS x 1 65V Vendors Part No Size SS DS DDR3 2200 MHz capability DIMM socket support Optional 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Chip NO GET34GB2200C9DC XMP 2GB 1 65V GET38GB2200C9ADC XMP 4GB 1 65V FLKE85F B8KJAA FEIS XMP 2GB FLKE85F B8KHA EEIH XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS Vendors Timing Voltage Chi DIMM socket support Nod Timing Voltage Optional x 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs AX3U2133GC2G9B DG2 XMP 2GB 9 11 9 27 1 55 1 75V CMT16GX3M4X2133C9 XMP 1 3 16GB 4GB x4 9 11 10 27 1 50V CMT4GX3M2A2133C9 XMP 4GB 2x 2GB 9 10 9 24 CMT4GX3M2B2133C9 XMP 4GB 2x 2GB 9 10 9 27 CMTBGX3M2B2133C9 XMP BGB AGB x 2 9 11 9 27 F3 17000CL9Q 16GBZH XMP1 3 16GB 4GB x4 9 11 10 28 GE34GB2133C9DC XMP 9 9 9 28 GU34GB2133C9DC XMP 9 9 9 28 KHX2133C11D3T1K2 16GX XMP 16GB 8GB x 2 KHX2133C9AD3T1K2 AGX XMP 4GB 2x 2GB KHX2133C9AD3X2K2 GX XMI 4GB 2 x 2GB KHX2133C9AD3T1K4 8GX XMP 8GB 4 x 2GB 1 65V KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4 8GX XMP 8GB 4x 2GB 1 65V PGD38G2133C11K XMP 16GB 4GB x4 11 11 11 30 1 65V Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 11 1 12 DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Part No TB AAG
4. 1 Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 Mouse Green This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications Activity Link Speed Activity Link LED Speed LED LED LED OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity 1Gbps connection LAN port 3 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 4 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 6 and 8 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 5 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone 4 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out V To configure an 8 channel audio output Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8 channel audi
5. Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords Normal Clear RTC Default P8H61 I LX R2 0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 2 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure Ifthe steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For System failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 1 7 Connectors 1 7
6. DJEOGJO JOJN P8H61 I LX R2 0 E7989 Second Edition V2 January 2013 Copyright 2013 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 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHAN
7. Disabled Disables this function CPU C1E Auto Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E Auto Set this item automatically Enabled Enables the C1E support function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State Disabled Disables this function CPU C3 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS Auto Set this item automatically Enabled Enables the C3 report function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State Disabled Disables this function ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 CPU C6 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS Auto Set this item automatically Enabled Enables the C6 report function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State Disabled Disables this function 2 5 2 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel R Rapid Start Technology Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel R Rapid Start Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled The following three items appear only when you set the Intel R Rapid Start Technology to Enabled Entry on S3 RTC Wake Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake Configuration options Enabled Disabled
8. XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V KHX1600C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x 2GB 1 65V KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V KHX1600C9D3T1BK3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V KHX1600C9D3K2 8GX XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 1 65V KHX1600C9D3P1K2 8G 8GB 2 x 4GB WA160UX6G9 JM1600KLN 8GK 6GB 3 x 2GB 8GB 4GBx2 Transcend TK483PCW3 1 5V AE32G1609U1 U 2GB 23EY4587M B6H11503M AE34G1609U2 U 4GB 23EY4587M B6H11503M SLZ302G08 EGN1C 2GB SLZ302G0 8 GN1C SLZ3128M8 EGJ1D XMP 2GB 3128M8 GJ1D 9 9 9 24 SLA302G08 EGG1C XMP 4GB 302G08 GG1C SLA302G08 EGJ1C XMP 4GB 302G08 GJ1C SLA302G08 EGN1C 4GB SLA302G 08 GN1C SLB304G08 EGN1B 8GB SLB304G 08 GN1B M2P2G64CB8HC9N DG XMP 2GB 998659 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 998659 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 PGD316G1600ELK XMP 32GB 8GBx4 9 9 9 24 PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB 2 x 2GB 7 7 7 20 SMD 4G68HP 16KZ 4GB H5TQ2G83 HYNIX BERPBC SP002GBLTU160V02 XMP 2GB S POWER 20YT5NG 1201 Chapter 1 Product introduction SP004GBLTU160V02 XMP 4GB S POWER 20YT5NG 1201 SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support 1 DIMM Supports one module inserted into either slot as single channel memory configuration 2DIMMs Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of dual chan
9. adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 2 6 5 Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters f The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to Manual 2 6 6 Chassis Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 90 C Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjus
10. are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately Toavoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors Slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface Ifyou encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports Chapter 2 BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided 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 H complete a task A IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task 4 NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Where to find more informat
11. below 1 2 2 Screw holes Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard HD B Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B P8H61 I LX R2 0 DI D ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 1 2 3 Motherboard layout 000 oo e 17cm 6 7in ke KBMS GUFA CHAFAN E paren 2 Intel JN Isarase al H61 USB56 ISATA3G A DVI 64Mb BIOS EE D U CMOS Power O sis ATX12V s3 o o o o EIE c slle 2 E R alla amp 9 oam IS iS 6 3 lt gt E T HIE lt W I coy s o H N lt m 5 USB34 EE 8 wx alle d x Ales G ie IN 1 a 0 aja al LAN1 USB12 E b Gi Ss I E AUDIO AAFP va EE
12. field Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done A This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file A Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61ILXR2 CAP The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIO
13. high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD If you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD See section 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 2 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit ATX12V EATXPWR 43 Volts ci GND 12 Volts tf 5 Volts 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby ICH 5 Volts Power OK IC 5 Volts Gay GND GND 5 Volts GND GND C GND 5 Volis M ICH PSON GND C E GND 3 Volts 12 Volts 3 Volts JC 3 Volts mies P8H61 I LX R2 0 ATX power connectors N Fora fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend t
14. installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 1 3 1 Installing the CPU The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket Chapter 1 Product introduction ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 1 3 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary o q g Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 1 4 System memory 1 4 1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM A1 Channel B DIMM B1
15. list select either of the following methods Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 2 2 LA The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from file then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press lt Enter gt to enable it NW File Path Drive Folder Info TsON 04 27A2 10 23p 4194304 H61ILXR2 CAP 4 File Info MODEL Help Info Enter Selector Load Tab Switch Up Down PageUp PageDown Home End Move Esc Exit ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive
16. lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment N The Max 16GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB or above ASUS will update the QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 2 DIMMs or overclocking condition P8H61 I LX R2 0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 2666 MHz capability Chi Chi DIMM socket support Vendors Part No Size SS DS ip IP Timing Voltage Optional Brenda MD 1 DIMM 2 DIMMS KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2 4GX XMP AGB 2x 2GB DS 1 65V E DDR3 2600 MHz capability DIMM socket support i Chi A Vendors Part No Size SS DS SUE od Timing Voltage Optional 1 DIMM 2 DIMMS KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2 4GX XMP AGB 2x 2GB DS 1 65V d ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 DDR3 2400 MHz capability DIMM socket support Optional SS Chip Chip DS 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Brand NO CMGTX8 XMP 8GB 2GBx 4 10 12 10 27 1 65V F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP1 3 F3 19200CL9D 4GBPIS XMP 4GB 2x 2GB 9 11 9 28 1 65V GET34GB2400C9DC XMP 2GB 9 11 9 27 1 65V FLLE88F CBKKAA HAIS XMP 26B 10 11 10 30 1 8V TX2400KLU 4GK 427652 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V TX2400KLU 4GK 381850 XMP 4GB 2x 2GB 1 65V TX2400KLU 4GK 374243 XMP 4GB 2x 2GB
17. mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions Appendices ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address Telephone Fax E mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 886 2 2894 3447 886 2 2890 7798 info asus com tw www asus com tw 86 21 38429911 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA 1 510 739 3777 1 510 608 4555 usa asus com 1 812 282 2787 1 812 284 0883 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Component Telephone System Notebook Eee LCD Support Fax Online support Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany 49 2102 959911 www asus de ww
18. press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press Enter 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 11 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items B
19. sec 4 sec 5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec 9 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC 2 7 3 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 2 7 4 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so 2 7 5 Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program EZ Mode Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program 2 7 6 UEFI Legacy Boot Enabled both UEFI and Legacy Enable both UEFI and Legacy Enables both UEFI and Legacy boot Disable UEFI Enables the Legacy boot and disables the UEFI boot Disable Legacy Enables the UEFI booth and disables the Legacy boot 2 7 7 PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM Legacy ROM Launch Legacy ROM EFI Compatibe ROM Launch UEFI Compatible ROM 2 7 8 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Ff To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appe
20. update QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot Graphics Supports DVI with Max Resolution 1920 x1200 60Hz Supports D Sub with Max Resolution 2048 x 1536 75Hz Max UMA Memory 1748MB Storage Intel H61 Express Chipset 4x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors Realtek 8111F PCle Gigabit LAN controller VIA VT1708S 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports Jack Detection Multi Streaming and Front Panel Jack Retasking 8 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports at the mid board 4 ports at the back panel ASUS unique GPU Boost features ASUS Anti Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Q Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2 continued on the next page viii P8H61 1 LX R2 0 specifications summary Rear panel ports 1x PS 2 keyboard Purple 1x PS 2 Mouse Green 1 x D Sub output port 1 x DVI D output port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8 channel SEI Orden 2x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2 0 1 1 switches buttons ports 4 X SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x
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22. BIOS information 2 15 2 16 Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enabled Enables the No Execution Page Protection Technology Disabled Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several Systems Disabled Disables this function Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several Systems Disabled Disables this function Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching Disabled Disables this function CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to adjust the maximum non turbo ratio Use lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The operating system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Mode Technology Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition
23. Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S PDIF Out connector 1 x speaker connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM 2 0 ACPI v2 0a SM BIOS v2 6 Manageability WOL PXE PME wake up Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 3 0Gb s cables 1 x VO shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version Form factor Mini ITX form factor 6 70 in x 6 70 in 17 cm x 17 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 motherboard Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your motherboard package Refer to page x for the list of accessories Fi If any of the items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings AN 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
24. D to Ce locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 23 ASUS P8H61 1 LX R2 0 BIOS information EN Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click Al Suite II 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation fe Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt Al Suite Il gt Al Suite II X XX XX to launch the Al Suite II utility The Al Suite II Quick Bar appears 2 Click Update button from the Quick Bar and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu The ASUS Update main screen appears From the
25. D5 9KD XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage 9 9 9 27 1 65V DIMM socket support 1 DIMM Optional 2 DIMMS CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 10 10 10 27 1 50V CMT6GX3M3A2000C8 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V F3 16000CL9D 4GBFLS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V F3 16000CL9D 4GBTD XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V F3 16000CL6T 6GBPIS XMP 6GB 3x 2GB 1 65V GUP34GB2000C9DC XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x 2GB 1 65V KHX2000C9AD3W1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x 2GB 1 65V KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V KHX2000C9AD3W1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x 2GB 1 65V KHX2000C9AD3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x 2GB 1 65V TX2000KLN 8GK XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 1 6V SLA302G08 ML2HB XMP CMT4GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 4GB 4GB 2 x 2GB H5TG2G8 3BFR H9C Chip Timing Voltage 9 9 9 24 1 65V DIMM socket support Optional 1 DIMM 2 DIMMS CMT6GX3MA1866C9 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 65V CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 9 10 9 27 1 50V F3 14900CL9Q 16GBZL XMP1 3 16GB 4GB x4 9 10 9 28 1 5V F3 14900CL10Q2 64GBZLD XMP1 3 64GB 8GBx 8 10 11 10 30 1 5V F3 14900CL9D 8GBXL XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 9 10 9 98 1 5V F3 14900CL9Q 8GBXL XMP 8GB 2GBx4 9 9 9 24 1 6V KHX1866C9D3T1K3 3GX XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB 1 65V KHX1866C9D3K4 16GX
26. E seor our VT17085 PCIEX16 Io L i J 66 n 6 1 2 4 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Connectors Jumpers Slots LED Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC System panel connector 10 1 pin F PANEL USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR Standby power LED SB_PWR 1 1 4 pin ATX12V Intel H61 Serial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors Intel LGA1155 CPU socket 1 4 7 pin SATA3G 1 2 3 4 CPU and chassis fan connectors Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT 1 21 4 pin CPU FAN 3 pin CHA FAN DDR3 DIMM slots Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 18 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel 3rd 2nd Generation processors o P8H61 I LX R2 0 CPU socket LGA1155 A Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the Lm 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 components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after
27. Frequency Auto e 2 13 24 3 iGPU Max Frequency Auto ee 2 13 2 4 4 GPU Boost OK sss 2 13 2 4 5 DRAM Timing Control 2 13 2 4 6 CPU Power Management 2 13 Advanced menu 2 5 1 CPU Configuration 2 5 2 PCH Configuration 2 5 8 SATA Configuration 2 5 4 System Agent Configuration 2 5 5 USB Configuration 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration 257 GABME E 2 5 8 Network Stack Monitor menu 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F 2 21 2 6 2 CPU Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A 2 21 2 6 8 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage 2 21 2 64 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled 2 22 2 6 5 Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled 2 22 2 66 Anti Surge Support Disabled 2 23 Contents 2 7 seed EE ER EE 2 7 1 Bootup NumLock State On 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo TEnabledl ee ee ee ee Ee RR Re 2 7 3 Wait for F1 If Error IEnabled esse sesse se ee Ee 2 24 2 7 4 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS 2 25 2 7 5 Setup Mode EZ Model 2 25 2 7 6 UEFI Legacy Boot Enabled both UEFI and Legacy 2 25 2 7 7 PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM 2 25 2 7 8 Boot Option Priorities sese 2 25 2 7 9 Boot Override 2 8 TOOIS MENU 3 iiec rete hence ta Pe d a e
28. GE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product is distributed without any warranty to the extent permitted by the applicable law Copies of these licenses are included in this product Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and or other additional data you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product either 1 for free by downloading it from http support asus com download or 2 for the cost of reproduction and shipment which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to by sending a request to ASUSTeK Computer Inc Legal Compliance Dept 15 Li Te Rd Beitou Taipei 112 Taiwan In yo
29. M Timing Control The sub items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt and keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press Enter N Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this e happens revert to the default settings 2 4 6 CPU Power Management The sub items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non turbo CPU ratio Use lt gt and lt gt keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled Disables this function Enabled The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in increased average consumption and decrease average heat production Turbo Mode Enabled This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to Enabled Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions Disabled Disables this function A The first three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode item to Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 13 2 14 Long Duration Power Limit Auto Use lt gt lt
30. S Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure System compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause we system boot failure Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 3 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive N NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS Logo appears press F8 to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boo
31. This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis D 5 O A gt 08 9 50 L OR SPDIF OUT P8H61 1 LX R2 0 Digital audio connector Ff The S PDIF module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 21 1 22 System panel connector 10 1 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions F PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN HD LED RESET P8H61 I LX R2 0 System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDLED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD Power Soft off button 2 pin PWRBTN This 2 pin connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system rebo
32. This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support Configuration options Disable Link Enable ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 2 6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings LE iJ UM Tan Spent Chassis Ten perd OU VET J W wlw SU Ueltage 1A oltage TU Q Fon Control CM Ten perd Low Limit OU Van Profile OUTIL Cassis Fan Deel Lim Limit Scroll down to display the following items Lenin Fon Pati ie 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures 2 6 2 CPU Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed 2 6 3 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 21 2 22 2 6 4 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the CPU Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the CPU Q Fan
33. XMP 16GB 4GB x4 1 65V KHX1866C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V KHX1866C11D3P1K2 8G 8GB 4GB x 2 1 5V KHX1866C9D3K2 8GX XMP AM2U16BC2P1 8GB 4GBX2 2GB 3CCD 1509A EL1126T 1 65V Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs AD31600E001GM O U3K 3GB 3 x 1GB 8 8 8 24 1 65V 1 85V AX3U1600XB2G79 2X XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 7 9 7 21 1 55V 1 75V AM2U16BC4P2 4GB 3CCD 1509 AEL1126T AX3U1600GC4G9 2G XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 9 9 9 24 1 55V 1 75V AX3U1600XC4G79 2X XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 7 9 7 21 1 55V 1 75V TR3X3G1600C8D XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB 8 8 8 24 1 65V CMD12GX3M6A1600C8 XMP 12GB 6x2GB 8 8 8 24 1 65V CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10 XMP 32GB 8GBx4 10 10 10 27 1 50V CMP4GX3M2A1600C8 XMP CMP4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 8 8 8 24 1 65V CMP4GX3M2C1600C7 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB TR3X6G1600C8 G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB TR3X6G1600C8D G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB TR3X6G1600C9 G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB CMP8GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB CMX8GX3M4A1600C9 XMP 8GB 4 x 2GB BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB F3 12800CL9D 2GBNQ XMP 2GB 2 x 1GB F3 12800CL7D 4GBRH XMP continued on the next page ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 Ve
34. and press Enter Pop up window Select a menu item and press Enter to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press Enter to display a list of options Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 9 2 3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings System Language English System Date System Time gt Security 2 3 1 System Language English Allows you to choose the BIOS lan
35. ars To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press F5 when ASUS Logo appears Press F8 after POST 2 7 9 Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 25 2 26 2 8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu Monitor gt ASUS EZ Flash Utility gt ASUS SPD Information gt ASUS O C Profile 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press Enter to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen LA For more details see section 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 8 2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot DIMM A1 Displays the Serial Presence Detect SPD information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot Configuration options DIMM A1 DIMM A2 2 8 3 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings LA The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press Enter and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings sa
36. ate was before the AC power loss Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 keyboard Space Bar Sets the Space Bar on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Ctrl Esc Sets the Ctrl Esc key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Power Key Sets Power key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse Enabled Enables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCIE Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values 2 5 8 Network Stack Network Stack Disable Link This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disable Link Enabled Fi The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to Enabled Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support Configuration options Disable Link Enable Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled
37. celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil ASUS P8H61 1 LX R2 0 A 1 A 2 Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 VCCI Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement MAR LR REK NB EMM ole ORE RENEE T EER ET KURAS VO OKL MJ 77 JADRE TY ONREEERRTENS NET LEMME L Cut ORRAI UR OP LEV RAN ER CRASHES RANGE BLY SE KROLT VTT Ro CELOMORUEL TES KC Korea Warning Statement BF 7171 PAE 943407120 e 77 IRBA 92533127 7 4 FE AMAA 4 amp 5 Ae JALE Sum SE AAA AMY 7 deu 94 FAVS 92214 5744 2222 94992 2989 442t 593 ua REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in W DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to HEN municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the
38. control feature CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 100 RPM 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters LA The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to
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40. dee EE 1 4 1 eI MT EE eani N OE 1 4 2 Memory configurations sse 1 4 3 Installing a DIMM seen 1 4 4 Removing a DIMM sss 1 5 Expansion slots 1 5 1 Installing an expansion Card 1 5 Configuring an expansion Card 1 5 3 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 X16 dot 1 6 JUMPEFS M 1 7 COMMOCHONS EE a is ananman p i a 1 7 1 Rear panel conpnechors sss 1 7 2 Internal connectors AEN 1 8 Software support ne ee Rek Ke KERE RE nennen enne 1 8 1 Installing an operating system ek 1 8 2 Support DVD information sess Contents Chapter 2 BIOS information 24 2 2 2 3 24 2 5 2 6 Managing and updating your BIOS s 2 1 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility sss 2 1 2 1 2 ASUS EZ FIASW 2s iita 2 2 2 4 59 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ssess 2 3 2 14 ASUS BIOS Updater sss 2 4 BIOS setup program eere RE Re Re RE RE Re Re ee Re Re Ee 2 6 Main menu A 2 10 2 31 System Language English 2 10 2 3 2 System Date Day XX XX XXXX AA 2 10 2 3 3 System Time XX XX XX ee ee Re Ge RR ee Ge Re Ee ee 2 10 El EE 2 10 Ai Tweaker menu esent rnnt nennen nnns 2 12 2 4 1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Enabled 2 12 2 4 2 Memory
41. device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the function 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller LA The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Realtek LAN controller Disabled Disables the controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 19 2 20 2 5 7 APM Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes into on state after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system st
42. e the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations LA To access the EZ Mode click Exit then select ASUS EZ Mode Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help SI PaltiCone Dehan at LR a Pi Pan Freqaency N N BEN Tinha Costul SA an Sub menu items Pop up window Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Back button This button appears when entering a submenu Press Esc or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item
43. e cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard N LUNA a IGNI Pan Fresuesc ON Based E EIL CRU Power Rapat Target CPU Turbo Mode Speed xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU Turbo Mode speed Target DRAM Speed xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed 2 4 1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Enabled Enabled Sets to Enabled for maximum performance under XMP Manual User defined memory frequency mode Disabled Set to Disabled for default core ratio settings 2 12 ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 2 4 2 Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency Configuration options Auto DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2133MHz DDR3 2400MHz Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this AB happens revert to the default setting 2 4 3 iGPU Max Frequency Auto Auto The iGPU frequency may be optimized depending on the system loading Manual The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency However the frequency may vary depending on the system loading 2 4 4 GPU Boost OK OK Select OK to automatically optimize the iGPU frequency Cancel Select Cancel to use a fixed iGPU frequency 2 4 5 DRA
44. eens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program Ifthe system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 2 9 Exit Menu for details Ifthe system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode Advanced Mode screen EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode or press Esc then select Advanced Mode LA The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode ite
45. gt to adjust the value Long Duration Maintained Auto Use lt gt lt gt to adjust the value Short Duration Power Limit Auto Use lt gt lt gt to adjust the value Primary Plane Current Limit Auto Use lt gt lt gt to adjust the value Secondary Plane Current Limit Auto Use lt gt lt gt to adjust the value ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 2 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction FO Gi harat ios E url wirs fpes Cel bye eet im LI pnm LASER hoes Conf Wat st ke mm MEL 2 5 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects AN The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Enabled Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down Disabled Disables the CPU thermal monitor function Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disables this function Chapter 2
46. guage version from the options Configuration options English Francais Deutsch Hik FR c S888 A xc AAA Espanol Pycckuii 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 3 4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings 4 If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed 2 10 ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Selectthe Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then
47. hat you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate f you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details 3 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER The 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings SPEAKER 41 5V 9j Speaker Out 9 GND 9 1 GND PINT P8H61 I LX R2 0 Speaker Out Connector Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 19 4 CPUandchassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 3 pin CHA FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector CPU FAN CHA FAN CR M HI GND g CPU FAN PWR GND 12V Rotation CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8H61 1 LX R2 0 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the HA system may damage the motherboard components These a
48. ion Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold 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 greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt D gt vii P8H61 1 LX R2 0 specifications summary Intel Socket 1155 for Intel 3rd 2nd Generation processors Supports 22nm 32nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 suppport depends on the CPU types Chipset Intel H61 Express Chipset 2 x DIMM max 16GB DDR3 2200 O C 2133 O C 2000 0 C 1866 O C 1600 O C 1333 1066 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture The Max 16GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB or above ASUS will
49. jury and damage motherboard components 1 5 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turnon the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card A When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 5 3 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2 0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 15 1 16 1 6 Jumpers
50. let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cut appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence y compris
51. m in section 2 7 Boot menu for details Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature Exits the BIOS setup program without saving CPU SV 3 3V 12V voltage output the changes saves the changes and resets CPU chassis fan speed the system or enters the Advanced Mode Exit Advanced Mode E P8H61 I LX R2 0 English D BIOS Version 03 03 Build Date 04 27 2012 4208 CPU Type Intel R Core TM i5 2400 CPU 3 10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Friday 10 08 2010 Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 1333MHz i Temperature oss Fan Speed CPU 113 0 F 45 0 C 2 5 160V CPU FAN MB 75 25F 40 09C ke Q Fan Control Performance Energy Saving Boot Priority Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the boot priority Shortcut F3 Advanced Mode F7 Boot Menu F8 Default F5 Displays the Advanced Selects the mode menus Silent mode Loads optimized default boot device priority Displays the system Standard mede Turbo moda Selects the properties of the Selects the boot device priority Advanced selected mode on the mode functions right hand side LA The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the System Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configur
52. n allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available devices that have a filesystem Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 27 2 28 ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an out
53. ndors F3 12800CL7D AGBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB Ss DS Chip GE Chip NO Timing DIMM socket support Optional 1DIMM 2 DIMMs Voltage XMP 1 35V F3 12800CL7D 4GBRM XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 6V F3 12800CL8D 4GBRM XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 60V F3 12800CL9D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB XMP 1 35V F3 12800CL9D 4GBRL XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 5V F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 5V 1 6V F3 12800CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 1 6V F3 12800CL8D 8GBECO XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB XMP 1 35V F3 12800CL9D 8GBRL XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB 1 5V GET316GB1600C9QC XMP 16GB 4x 4GB 1 6V GV34GB1600C8DC XMP 2GB 1 6V HMT351U6CFR8C PB 4GB H5TQ2G83 HYNIX CERPBC FLGD45F B8MF7 MAEH XMP 1GB FLGE85F B8KJ9A FEIS XMP 2GB FLGE85F B8MF7 MEEH XMP KHX1600C9D3P1K2 4G 2GB 4GB 2 x 2GB 15V KHX1600C9D3K3 12GX XMP 12GB 3x4GB 1 65V KHX1600C9D3T1BK3 12GX XMP 12GB 3x4GB 1 65V KHX1600C9D3K4 16GX XMP 16GB 4GB x4 1 65V KHX1600C9AD3 2G 2GB 1 65V KVR1600D3N11 2G ES 2GB D1288JPN 1 85V 1 5V KHX1600C7D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DPLD9U 1 65V KHX1600C8D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V KHX1600C8D3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V KHX1600C9D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V KHX1600C9D3LK2 4GX XMP AGB 2 x 2GB XMP 1 35V KHX1600C9D3X2K2 4GX
54. nel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL 1 18 1 4 3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components 1 Press the retaining clips outward to DIMM notch unlock a DIMM socket 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the d DIMM slot key on the socket Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key 4 ADIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 1 4 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM g fo Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force DIMM notch 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket 1 14 ASUS P8H61 1 LX R2 0 1 5 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support 4 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical in
55. o output Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 17 1 18 6 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 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices 8 Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 9 DVI D port This port is for any DVI D compatible device DVI D can t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn t compatible with DVI I 10 PS 2 Keyboard Purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 1 7 2 Internal connectors 1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio VO module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio VO module cable to this connector AAFP ECHT s 8 eu SENSE2 RETUR fa PORT2 L NC w Line out L SENSE1 RETUR SENSE SEND ENC a PORT2R NC Line out R Nc fa m PORT1 R NC E MICPWR AGND e Si PORT L AGND JS MIC2 PIN 1 PIN1 C TE HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 CES pin definition compliant definition P8H61 I LX R2 0 Front panel audio connector A We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a
56. ory above 4GB Disabled Disables this function Graphics Configuration Primary Display Auto Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Configuration options Auto GPU PCIE iGPU Memory Auto Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5 0 used by the iGPU Configuration options Auto 32M 64M 96M 128M 416M 448M 480M 512M ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 Render Standby Enabled Allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use when idle Configuration options Disabled Enabled iGPU Multi Monitor Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the iGPU Multi Monitor For Lucid Virtu Universal MVP function support set this item to Enabled to empower both the integrated and discrete graphic cards The iGPU shared memory size will be fixed at 64MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None Legacy USB Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB
57. ot without turning off the system power ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 1 8 Software support 1 8 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP Vista 7 Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware fo Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for L detailed information Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 1 8 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features Fi The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen Click Drivers Utilities Manual Contact and Specials tabs to display their respective menus fo The following screen is for reference only ASUS InstAll Click an icon to display Support DVD motherboard information Click an item to install f If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DV
58. re not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors 4 The CPU FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A 24 W fan power 5 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed GND GND GND GND NC NI Ic USB 5V USB 5V USBBV USB 5V USB P7 USB P8 USB P5 USB P6 KE USB P5 USB P6 P8H61 I LX R2 0 USB2 0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard fe The USB module cable is purchased separately 1 20 ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 6 Intel H61 Serial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G 1 4 These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s signal cables Or 33 P8H61 I LX R2 0 SATA 3 0Gb s connectors A You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives When using hot plug and NCQ set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to AHCI Mode See section 2 5 3 SATA Configuration for details 7 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT
59. t device Ple SATA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press Enter to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 2 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press Enter D gt bupdater pc g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 18 BOARD BBHGISISEXURZUU BOARD BUHKEHOWI VER 0804 VER Unknown DATE 04 27 2012 DATE Unknown PATH ER A H61ILXR2 CAP 4194304 2012 04 27 17 30 48 Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit Press lt Tab gt to switch between screen fields and use the lt Up Down Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press lt Enter gt BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Select Yes and press lt Enter gt When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure aN For BIOS Updater
60. t the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Lower Temperature 40 Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Anti Surge Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 23 2 24 2 7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Tall Screen Lego Wit Vee VV HE Terror Opt ker EE T Setup Rode Lun TRI LEM LI 2 7 1 Bootup NumLock State On On Sets the power on state of the NumLock to On Off Sets the power on state of the NumLock to Off 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen logo display feature Disabled Disables the full screen logo display feature 4 Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature Post Report 5 sec This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to Disabled and allows you to set the waiting time for the system to display the post report Configuration options 1 sec 2 sec 3
61. ter tete eese 2 81 ASUS EZ Flash Ulf 2 26 2 82 ASUS SPD Information sss 2 26 2 8 3 ASUS O C Profile sene 2 26 2 9 AAI ic rne ER crine t edes 2 27 Appendices NOTICES iiss fog A 1 vi 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 cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables
62. to IDE Mode when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Set to AHCI Mode when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands Due to H61 chipset limitation AHCI Mode only works on Windows Vista 7 Please use IDE Mode on Windows XP IDE is the default SATA type Under Windows XP there is no need to change the SATA type To configure the SATA type in BIOS click Advanced Mode gt Advanced tab gt SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Type S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST This item appears only when you set the previous item to IDE or AHCI Configuration options Enabled Disabled Hot Plug Disabled This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to AHCI and allows you to enable or disable the hot plug support for each SATA port Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 5 4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature Enabled Enabled Allow you to enable remapping the mem
63. touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is Switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Onboard LED This motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED SB PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61 I LX R2 0 Onboard LED Chapter 1 Product introduction 14 1 2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it f 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 2 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 the chassis as indicated in the image
64. ur request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents Safety information About this IT i P8H61 I LX R2 0 specifications summary eene viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 Before you proceed se Ke ee Re Re EE REKE ER nnns 1 2 Motherboard overview ee sasas Ke BERE RE RE KERE RE RR Ke ER RE ee 1 2 1 Placement direction KEENT GE ue EE 1 23 Motherboard layout 1 244 Layout contents 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 3 1 Installing the CDU 1 3 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1 4 System memory ecce cenare
65. ved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings press Enter and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version ASUS P8H61 I LX R2 0 2 9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press F5 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This optio
66. version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu Refer to section 2 9 Exit menu for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 5 2 6 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup Press Delete during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press Delete POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force reset from NA a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system AN The BIOS setup scr
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