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  • Page 1 P8H61-I LX R2.0...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ..................vi About this guide ..................vi ..........viii Chapter 1 Product introduction Before you proceed ..............1-1 Motherboard overview ..............1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction ............1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes ..............1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout ............1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents ...............
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........2-1 ASUS Update utility ............2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ............2-4 BIOS setup program ..............2-6 Main menu .................. 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English] ..........
  • Page 5 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM] ........2-25 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities ............ 2-25 2.7.9 Boot Override ..............2-25 Tools menu ................. 2-26 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ........... 2-26 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information ..........2-26 ............2-26 Exit menu ..................2-27 Appendices Notices .......................A-1...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety 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. •...
  • Page 7 Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
  • Page 8 Dual-channel memory architecture * The Max. 16GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, ®...
  • Page 9 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O 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)

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 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.

  • Page 12: Motherboard Overview

    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. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    1.2.3 Motherboard layout 17cm(6.7in) SATA3G_1 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN KBMS SATA3G_2 Intel ® SATA3G_3 Super SATA3G_4 64Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATX12V CLRTC 8111F USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO AAFP SPDIF_OUT VT1708S PCIEX16 SB_PWR 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-16 System panel connector (10-1 pin F-PANEL) 1-22...

  • Page 14: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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 installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise LGA1155 socket.

  • Page 15: Installing The Cpu

    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...
  • Page 16 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0...

  • Page 17: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    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.
  • Page 18 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0...

  • Page 19: System Memory

    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.
  • Page 20 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • 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. memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. DDR3-2666 MHz capability...
  • Page 21 DDR3-2400 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Chip Chip Vendors Part No. Size Timing Voltage Brand 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB (2GBx 4) SS - 10-12-10-27 1.65V • • F3-19200CL11Q- G.SKILL 16GB (4 x4GB) DS - 11-11-11-31 1.65V •...
  • Page 22 8GB(4 x 2GB) 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 7-7-7-24 1.6V • • (continued on the next page) 1-12 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0...
  • Page 23 • 1 DIMM*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory • 2 DIMMs*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of dual- Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 24: Installing A Dimm

    Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your clips. The DIMM might get damaged DIMM notch Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0...

  • Page 25: Expansion Slots

    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. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 26: Jumpers

    • 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. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0...

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