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  • Page 1 P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series • P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 • P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-3 Before you proceed ..............1-5 Motherboard overview ..............1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction ............1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes ..............1-6 1.5.3...
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............2-1 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 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities ............ 2-24 2.7.9 Boot Override ..............2-24 Tools menu ................. 2-25 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ..........2-25 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information ..........2-25 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile ............2-25 Exit menu ..................2-26 Appendices...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 7: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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 Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 8: P8H61-M Lx3 R2.0 Series Specifications Summary

    * DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel 3rd generation processors. ® ** 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 ®...
  • Page 9 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 12: Pci Express

    ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 13: Innovative Asus Features

    - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations.

  • Page 14: Asus Mylogo2

    BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP)

  • Page 15: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • 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.

  • Page 16: Motherboard Overview

    Place six 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 P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 17: Motherboard Layout

    1.5.3 Motherboard layout 17.3cm(6.8in) KBMS CPU_FAN ATX12V USB34 LAN1_USB12 Lithium Cell CHA_FAN CMOS Power AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series 8111F PCIEX1_1 Intel ® Super PCIEX1_2 VT1708S F_PANEL USB56 USB78 USB910 SB_PWR 64Mb BIOS AAFP SPEAKER 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page...

  • Page 18: 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 Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.
  • Page 19 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. PnP cap Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, and CPU notches...
  • Page 20 Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob (C). Insert the load lever under the retention tab. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 21: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.2 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. • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package includes the CPU fan and ®...

  • Page 22: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 23: System Memory

    Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. System memory 1.7.1 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.

  • Page 24: Memory Configurations

    • • Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(374243)(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 1.65V • • PATRIOT PVV34G2400C9K(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel 3rd generation ® processors. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...
  • Page 25 DDR3-2250 (O.C.) MHz capability DIMM socket support (optional) Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 1DIMM 2DIMMs KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 1.65V • • DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability DIMM socket support (optional) Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
  • Page 26 Super Talent W1333UB4GS DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C • • Super Talent W1333UX6GM 6GB(3x 2GB) DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • Transcend JM1333KLN-2G SS Micron 0YD77D9LGK • • Transcend JM1333KLU-2G DS Transcend TK243PDF3 • • 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...
  • Page 27 • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17...

  • Page 28: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. 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 Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 31: Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse. 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 Speed Activity Link...

  • Page 32: Internal Connectors

    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. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 33: Atx Power Connectors

    The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If 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. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 34 Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. 7, set the SATA Mode • When using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows Vista / Windows ® ® Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 35: Usb Connectors

    • The two fan connectors support fans of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 and Fan Xpert features. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.

  • Page 36: System Panel Connector 10-1 Pin F_Panel

    The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series PIN 1 P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series speaker out connector 1-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 37: Software Support

    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.
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  • Page 39: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    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. ®...

  • Page 40: Updating Bios Using Ez Flash 2

    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.

  • Page 41: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    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.

  • Page 42: Asus Bios Updater

    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.

  • Page 43: Updating The Bios File

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. D:\>bupdater /pc /g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX3 R2.0...

  • Page 44: Bios Setup Program

    • The BIOS setup screens 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.
  • Page 45 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 or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings.

  • Page 46: Advanced Mode

    The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items...

  • Page 47: Menu Items

    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.

  • Page 48: Main Menu

    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-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 49: Administrator Password

    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: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 50: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [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 happens, revert to the default setting. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 51: Gpu Boost

    2.4.4 GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press <Enter>.

  • Page 52: Advanced Menu

    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. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 53: Cpu Power Management Configuration

    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.

  • Page 54: Pch Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 55: System Agent Configuration

    SATA Mode Selection [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).

  • Page 56: Usb Configuration

    Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 57: Apm

    2.5.7 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 state was before the AC power loss.

  • Page 58: Monitor Menu

    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. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 59: Cpu Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

    2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 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.

  • Page 60: Anti Surge Support [Enabled]

    60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 61: Boot Menu

    [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. 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.

  • Page 62: Option Rom Messages [Force Bios]

    • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST.

  • Page 63: Tools Menu

    > ASUS O.C. Profile 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, refer to section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2...

  • Page 64: Exit Menu

    This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available devices that have a filesystem. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series...

  • Page 65: Appendices

    Appendices 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.

  • Page 66: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    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...

  • Page 67: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923* Support Fax...

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