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P8H61-M LX3 R2.0
P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0
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E7998
Second Edition
December 2012
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ......................................................................................... vi
P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifcations summary ............................... viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-1
1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-1
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ............................................... 1-3
1.4 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-6
1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 1-6
1.5.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 1-6
1.5.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-7
1.5.4 Layout contents ............................................................... 1-7
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-8
1.6.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 1-8
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ...............................1-11
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 1-12
1.7 System memory ......................................................................... 1-13
1.7.1 Overview ....................................................................... 1-13
1.7.2 Memory confgurations .................................................. 1-14
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-18
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-18
1.8 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-19
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-19
1.8.2 Confguring an expansion card ..................................... 1-19
1.8.3 PCI Express x1 slot ....................................................... 1-19
1.8.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot ......................................... 1-19
1.9 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-20
1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-21
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-21
1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-22
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1.11 Software support ........................................................................ 1-27
1.11.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-27
1.11.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-27
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 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
2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-6
2.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-10
2.3.1 System Language [English] .......................................... 2-10
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ....................................... 2-10
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................. 2-10
2.3.4 Security ......................................................................... 2-10
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 2-12
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] ............................................. 2-12
2.4.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] .................... 2-12
2.4.3 Memory Frequency [Auto] ............................................. 2-12
2.4.4 OC Tuner ...................................................................... 2-13
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control ................................................... 2-13
2.4.6 CPU Power Management ............................................. 2-13
2.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-14
2.5.1 CPU Confguration ........................................................ 2-14
2.5.2 PCH Confguration ........................................................ 2-16
2.5.3 SATA Confguration ....................................................... 2-16
2.5.4 System Agent Confguration ......................................... 2-17
2.5.5 USB Confguration ........................................................ 2-18
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Confguration .................................... 2-18
2.5.7 APM .............................................................................. 2-19
2.5.8 Network Stack ............................................................... 2-19
2.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-20
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] ...... 2-20
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed ............................................ 2-20
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2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage .. 2-20
2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ...................................... 2-21
2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ................................. 2-21
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] ....................................... 2-22
2.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-23
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] ......................................... 2-23
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ........................................... 2-23
2.7.3 Wait for F1 If Error [Enabled] ....................................... 2-23
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ........................... 2-24
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] ................................................. 2-24
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy] .... 2-24
2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM] .................................. 2-24
2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities .................................................... 2-24
2.7.9 Boot Override ................................................................ 2-24
2.8 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. Profle ......................................................... 2-25
2.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-26
Appendices
Notices .......................................................................................................A-1
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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 fx it by yourself. Contact a qualifed 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 are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid 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.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualifed service
technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and confguring 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.
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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
complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
Where to fnd more information
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 fyers,
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.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
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P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifcations summary
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CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel
3rd/2nd Generation Core i7 / Core

i5 / Core i3 / Pentium
/ Celeron
processors
Supports Intel 22nm CPU
Supports Intel
Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

* The Intel
Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the

CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel
CPU support list.

Chipset Intel
H61 Express Chipset

Memory 2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000
(O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-
buffered memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
* DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by
Intel
3rd generation processors.

** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualifed
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 with latch
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel
3rd generation Core

processors.
Graphics Supports D-Sub with max. resolution of 2048 x 1536 @75Hz
Max. UMA Memory: 1748MB
Storage
Intel
H61 Express Chipset:

- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
LAN
Realtek
8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller

Audio VIA
VT1708S 8-channel* High Defnition Audio CODEC

- Supports Multi-Streaming
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to
support an 8-channel audio output.
USB 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back
panel)
Other features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
(P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only)
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P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifcations summary
ASUS unique features ASUS Anti-Surge Protection
ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface
ASUS AI Suite II
ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS Q-Fan 2
ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth
domination for top network program in use
ASUS AI Charger
ASUS WebStorage
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS MyLogo 2
* The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support
Windows
XP/Vista operating systems.

Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
1 x D-Sub port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
3 x Audio jacks
Internal connectors/
jumpers
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1
ports
4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
BIOS features 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
Manageability
WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up
Accessories 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
MicroATX form factor: 8.9 in x 6.8 in (22.6 cm x 17.3 cm)
* Specifcations are subject to change without notice.
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1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1
Product introduction
Motherboard ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboard
Cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables
Accessories 1 x I/O shield
Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation User Manual
P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboards include P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 and P8H61-M LX3
PLUS R2.0 two models. The package contents may vary from models.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights

LGA1155 socket for Intel
3rd/2nd Generation Core i7 /

Core i5 / Core i3 / Pentium
/ Celeron

Processors
This motherboard supports the Intel
3rd/2nd generation Core i7/i5/

i3/Pentium
/Celeron
processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU,

memory, and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard
graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3
memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics
performance. Intel
3rd/2nd generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium
/Celeron

processors are among the most powerful and energy effcient CPUs in
the world.
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS
P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboard!

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.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series 1-2
Intel
H61 Express Chipset

The Intel
H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to

support the new 1155 socket Intel
3rd/2nd Generation Core i7 /

Core i5 / Core i3 / Pentium
/ Celeron
processors. It provides
improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, which allows
increased bandwidth and stability.

Dual-Channel DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) /
1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer
rates of 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 /
1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest
3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel
DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to
boost system performance.
PCI Express
3.0
PCI Express

3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with
improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of the
current PCIe 2.0. The total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum
of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). As such, PCIe
3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with the
convenience and seamless transition offerred by complete backward
compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become
a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic
performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them.
* PCI 3.0 speed is supported by Intel
3rd generation Core processors.

8-channel high defnition audio
The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Defnition Audio, previously
codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio
output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifes
what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifes
users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more
confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.
Gigabit LAN solution
The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is
enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide effcient 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.
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS UEFI BIOS
Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface
ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the frst mouse-controlled graphical BIOS
designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface
that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively
supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating
systems.
ASUS exclusive interface
EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system
performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode
for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a
dedicated memory info page for complete insight.
New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system
control
- 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 diffcult
POST situations.
Network iControl
With a one-click on/off button, the software currently in use is set as
top priority over all other network programs, dominating the network
bandwidth with ease. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software
easily by confguring profles through the intutive user interface. Within
the profle, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specifc time period
to avoid network clogging and long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE
network connection gives a one-step setup and an intuitive network
bandwidth control center.
The Network iControl feature does not support Windows
XP/Vista operating systems.

Ai Charger
Ai Charger is ASUS fast-charging software that supports iPod, iPhone,
and iPad.
Check your USB mobile device if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function.
The actual charging speed may vary with your USB devices conditions.
AI Suite II
With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the
exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It
allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed
control, and voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers
diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth
between different utilities.
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection
This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard
from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply
(PSU).
ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and
chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused
by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your
PCs loading. The built-in variety of useful profles offer fexible controls of
fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
ASUS MyLogo2
This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color
boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to
restore a corrupted BIOS fle using the bundled support DVD or USB
fash disk that contains the latest BIOS fle.
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 Unions Energy-related Products (ErP)
ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy effciency
requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with
ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-effcient
products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon
footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
1.4 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.
Hold components by the edges to avoid 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.
Standby Power LED
The 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 should 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
Standby Power Powered Off
OFF
P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Onboard LED
1.5 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the confguration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard fts into it.
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.
1.5.1 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 below.
1.5.2 Screw holes
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
1.5.3 Motherboard layout
1.5.4 Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page
1. CPU and chassis fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)
1-25 7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-26
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,
4-pin ATX12V)
1-23 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-20
3. Intel
LGA1155 CPU socket 1-8 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78,
USB910)
1-25
4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-13 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-5
5. Intel
H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

(7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4)
1-24 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22
6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-26
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel
3rd /
2nd Generation Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium
/ Celeron
processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the
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 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.
1.6.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
To prevent damage to the socket pins,
do not remove the PnP cap unless
you are installing a CPU.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A),
and then move it to the right (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.
A
B
Load lever
Retention tab
P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series CPU socket LGA1155
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the
arrow until the load plate is completely
lifted.
Load plate
4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket by lifting the tab only.
The CPU fts in only one correct
orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to prevent bending
the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU!
Gold
triangle
mark
Alignment keys
CPU notches
5. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is on the
bottom-left corner of the socket, and
then ft the socket alignment keys into
the CPU notches.
PnP cap
7. 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).
B
A
C
8. Insert the load lever under the retention
tab.
6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material
to the exposed area of the CPU that the
heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring
that it is spread in an even thin layer.
Some heatsinks come with pre-
applied thermal paste. If so, skip this
step.
The Thermal Interface Material is
toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If
it gets into your eyes or touches your
skin, wash it off immediately, and seek
professional medical help.
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

heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel
-certifed
multi-directional heatsink and fan.
Your Intel
LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and

requires no tool to install.
Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. The LGA1155 socket
is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension.
Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU
fan and heatsink assembly.
The type of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and
functions should remain the same. The illustration above is for reference only.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed
CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match
the holes on the motherboard.
A
A
B
B
1
1
A B
B A
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a
diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink
and fan assembly in place.
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly
such that the CPU fan cable is closest to
the CPU fan connector.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have
properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install
the heatsink and fan assembly.
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if
you fail to plug this connector.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.
3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and
fan assembly from the motherboard.
A
A
B
B
A
A B
B
CPU_FAN
C
P
U

F
A
N

P
W
M
C
P
U

F
A
N

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N
C
P
U

F
A
N

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W
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P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series CPU fan connector
1.7 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. DDR3 modules are developed for
better performance with less power consumption.
The fgure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan
assembly from the motherboard.
5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure
correct orientation when reinstalling.
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1
Channel B DIMM_B1
P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
D
I
M
M
_
A
1
D
I
M
M
_
B
1
1.7.2 Memory confgurations
You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets.
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
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.
For system stability, use a more effcient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
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 confguration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
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.
P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualifed Vendors Lists (QVL)
Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS
Chip
Brand
Chip NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support (optional)
1DIMM 2DIMMs
CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB(2GB x 4) SS - - 10-12-10-27 1.65V
G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP1.3) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65V
G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65V
GEIL GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V
KINGMAX FLLE88F-C8KKAA HAIS(XMP) 2GB SS - - 10-11-10-30 1.8V
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(427652)(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - - 1.65V
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 9 1.65V
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(374243)(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V
PATRIOT PVV34G2400C9K(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V
DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability
DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel
3rd generation
processors.
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support (optional)
1DIMM 2DIMMs
A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75V
CORSAIR CMT16GX3M4X2133C9(XMP 1.3) 16GB ( 4GB x4 ) DS - - 9-11-10-27 1.50V
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-24 1.65V
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V
CORSAIR CMT8GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 8GB ( 4GB x 2) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.50V
G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH(XMP1.3) 16GB ( 4GB x4 ) DS - - 9-11-10-28 1.65V
GEIL GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V
GEIL GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V
KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V
Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support (optional)
1DIMM 2DIMMs
G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V
GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65V
GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65V
KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB DS - - - -
KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA EEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V
KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V
Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support (optional)
1DIMM 2DIMMs
KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V
Vendors Part No. Size
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
DIMM socket
support (optional)
1DIMM 2DIMMs
Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V
CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 10-10-10-27 1.50V
CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65V
G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V
G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V
G.SKILL F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB ) DS - - 6-9-6-24 1.65V
GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V
KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V
KINGSTON
KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/
4GX(XMP)
4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V
KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V
KINGSTON
KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/
6GX(XMP)
6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V
KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V
Transcend TX2000KLN-8GK(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - - 1.6V
Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP) 4GB DS HYNIX
H5TQ2G83BFR
H9C
- -
Chip
Brand
DIMM socket
support (optional)
1DIMM 2DIMMs
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V
CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V
CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP1.3) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V
G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD(XMP1.3) 64GB(8GB x 8) DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5V
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2GB x 4) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6V
KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - - 1.65V
KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB(4GB x 4) DS - - - 1.65V
KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V
KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB(4GB x 2) DS - - - 1.5V
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
DIMM socket
support (optional)
1DIMM 2DIMMs
A-DATA AM2U139C2P1 2GB SS ADATA 3CCD-1509A EL1127T - -
A-DATA AM2U139C4P2 4GB DS ADATA 3CCD-1509A EL1127T - -
A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9-B 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BASE-DJ-F - -
Apacer AU02GFA33C9NBGC 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808APQSBG - -
CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V
CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9D G 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V
CORSAIR CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 4GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V
Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V
ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -
1.35V(low
voltage)

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -
1.35V(low
voltage)

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK(XMP) 1GB SS G.SKILL - - -
G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V
G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-8-24
XMP
1.35V

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24
1.3V(low
voltage)

GEIL GVP34GB1333C7DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5V
KINGMAX FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES 1GB SS KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A - -
KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 NEES 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - -
KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - -
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 -
KINGSTON KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9
XMP
1.25V

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - 1.5V
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS KTC D2568JENCNGD9U - 1.5V
Micron MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON IJM22 D9PFJ - -
Micron MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1 4GB DS Micron OLD22D9LGK - -
NANYA NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8GN-CG - -
Super Talent W1333UA1GH 1GB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR 9 -
Super Talent W1333UB4GS 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - -
Super Talent W1333UX6GM 6GB(3x 2GB) DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9-9-9-24 1.5V
Transcend JM1333KLN-2G 2GB SS Micron 0YD77D9LGK - -
Transcend JM1333KLU-2G 2GB DS Transcend TK243PDF3 - -
DDR3-1333 MHz capability
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs
A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DATA 3CCD-1509A EL1126T - -
CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.65V
G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6V
KINGSTON KHX1600C9AD3/2G 2GB DS - - - 1.65V
SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided
DIMM support:
1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory
confguration.
2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of
dual-channel memory confguration.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
Chip
Brand
DIMM socket
support (optional)
1DIMM 2DIMMs
Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 -
ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low voltage)
ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low voltage)
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 1.5V
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V
Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 -
1.7.3 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
unlock a DIMM socket.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that
the notch on the DIMM matches the
DIMM slot key on the socket.
Unlocked retaining clip
1
DIMM notch
2
1
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fts 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
3
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM:
1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips
outward to unlock the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
Support the DIMM lightly with your
fngers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged
when it fips out with extra force.
DIMM notch
1
1
2
DIMM slot key
1.8 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.
1.8.1 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 frmly 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.
1.8.2 Confguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, confgure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on 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.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that
the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conficts will arise between the two PCI
groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.8.3 PCI Express x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that
comply with the PCI Express specifcations.
1.8.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16
graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifcations.
1.9 Jumpers
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.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
If the 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.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. 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.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter
data.
P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Clear RTC RAM
1 2 2 3
Normal
(Default)
Clear RTC
CLRTC
1.10 Connectors
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects to 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
LAN port
Speed
LED
Activity Link
LED
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 confgurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
5. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
Refer to the audio confguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or
8-channel confguration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel confguration
Port 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
To confgure an 8-channel audio output:
Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
output.
3 4 2
5 7 6 8
1
9
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. D-Sub port. This 15-pin port connects to a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible
devices.
9. PS/2 Keyboard port. This port connects to a PS/2 keyboard.
1.10.2 Internal connectors
1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel
audio I/O module cable to this connector.
We recommend that you connect a high-defnition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboards high-defnition audio capability.
If you want to connect a high-defnition 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 Confguration for details.
P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Front panel audio connector
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For a fully confgured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU)
that complies with ATX 12 V Specifcation 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 that you use a PSU with higher power output when confguring a
system with more power-consuming devices. 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.
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 ft these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down frmly until the connectors completely ft.
P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series ATX power connectors
EATXPWR
PIN 1
GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
-5 Volts
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
GND
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+5V Standby
Power OK
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
ATX12V
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3. 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.
You must install Windows
XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA

hard disk drives.
Due to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows
Vista / Windows
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 confgure the SATA type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA
Confguration > SATA Mode Selection.
When using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows
Vista / Windows
7, set the SATA Mode

Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Confguration for details.
SATA3G_2
GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXP2
GND
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
GND
RSATA_TXN1
RSATA_TXP1
GND
SATA3G_4
SATA3G_1
GND
RSATA_TXP4
RSATA_TXN4
GND
RSATA_RXN4
RSATA_RXP4
GND
GND
RSATA_RXP3
RSATA_RXN3
GND
RSATA_TXN3
RSATA_TXP3
GND
SATA3G_3
P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Intel
SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insuffcient air fow inside the
system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place
jumper caps on the fan connectors!
4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-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.
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.
5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)
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 specifcation that supports up to
480 Mbps connection speed.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
The USB module cable is purchased separately.
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P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series Fan connectors
CHA_FAN
CHA FAN PWM
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWR
GND
P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series USB2.0 connectors
PIN 1
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6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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 fashes 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 reboot without
turning off the system power.
7. 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.
PIN 1
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1.11 Software support
1.11.1 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.
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for
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.
1.11.2 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.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to
locate the fle ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the DVD.
The following screen is for reference only.
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.
Click an item to install
Click an icon to
display Support DVD/
motherboard information
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1
Chapter 2
BIOS information
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS fle to a USB fash disk in case you need to
restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update
utility.
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.
Updating the BIOS
To update the BIOS:
1. From the Windows
desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite
II X.XX.XX to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI 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 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 traffc, then click Next.
c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click
Next.
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.
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Specials menu appears.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows
applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series
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 fle from the ASUS website at
www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Insert the USB fash disk that contains the latest BIOS fle to the USB port.
2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.
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 fle, then click Next.
b. Locate the BIOS fle from the Open window, then click Open.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.
Flash Info
MODEL: P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 VER: 0303 DATE: 04/25/2012
Exit
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit
File Path: fs0:\
Drive Folder Info
fs0:\ 04/25/12 10:23p 8390656 H61MLX3R.CAP
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04
File Info
MODEL: VER: DATE
Help Info
This function supports USB fash 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!
3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive feld.
4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to fnd the USB fash disk that contains the latest BIOS,
and then press <Enter>.
5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info feld.
6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to fnd the BIOS fle, and then press <Enter> to perform
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
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 fle
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS
fle using the motherboard support DVD or a USB fash drive that contains the updated BIOS
fle.
Before using this utility, rename the BIOS fle in the removable device into
H61MLX3R.CAP (P8H61-M LX3 R2.0) or H61ML3PR.CAP (P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0).
The BIOS fle in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest
BIOS fle 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 fash drive that contains the
BIOS fle to the USB port.
3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS fle. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS fle and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.
4. The system requires you to enter BIOS 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
system boot failure!
Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!
C:\>d:
D:\>
3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by
pressing the item number.
4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from
Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB fash drive).
Please select boot device:
SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Enter Setup
and to move selection
ENTER to select boot device
ESC to boot using defaults
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 fle 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 fash drive in FAT32/16 format and
single partition.
2. Download the latest BIOS fle and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at
http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB fash drive.
NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS fle and BIOS
Updater to a hard disk drive or USB fash 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 fash drive with the latest BIOS fle 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 boot device.
Updating the BIOS fle
To update the BIOS fle using BIOS Updater
1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18
Current ROM
Update ROM
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit
H61MLX3R.CAP 8390656 2012-04-25 17:30:48
PATH: A:\
BOARD: P8H61-M LX3 R2.0
VER: 0303
DATE: 04/25/2012
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
D:\>bupdater /pc /g
2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.
3. Press <Tab> to switch between screen felds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys
to select the BIOS fle and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS fle
and prompts you to confrm BIOS update.
Are you sure to update BIOS?
Yes No
4. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS
Updater. Restart your computer.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
failure!
For BIOS Updater 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 fle if you have
disconnected them.
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from
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.
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 fle 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.
If the 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.
If the 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.
2.2 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or confgure 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 <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> 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 frst two options.
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 or
press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for details.
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.
Exits the BIOS setup program without saving
the changes, saves the changes and resets
the system, or enters the Advanced Mode
Selects the display language of
the BIOS setup program
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,
CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output,
CPU/chassis fan speed
Silent mode
Standard mode
Turbo mode
Loads optimized default
Selects the boot
device priority
Selects the boot device priority
Displays the system properties of the
selected mode on the right hand side
Selects the Advanced
mode functions
Displays the Advanced mode menus
Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to confgure
the BIOS settings. The fgure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed confgurations.
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main For changing the basic system confguration
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
Boot For changing the system boot confguration
Tool For confguring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
Navigation keys

General help Menu bar Confguration felds Menu items
Pop-up window
Back button
Submenu item Scroll bar
Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specifc 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 (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
Pop-up window
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the confguration
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 ft 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.
Confguration felds
These felds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-confgurable, you can
change the value of the feld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user-confgurable.
A confgurable feld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a feld, select it and
press <Enter> to display a list of options.
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.
2.3.1 System Language [English]
Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Confguration options:
[English] [Espaol] []
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.
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.
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 felds in the BIOS setup program.
To set an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Confrm 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
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator
password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confrm 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 <Enter>.
To change a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press
<Enter> when prompted to create/confrm the password. After you clear the password, the
User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to confgure overclocking-related items.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect feld
values can cause the system to malfunction.
The confguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you
installed on the motherboard.
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal
frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking confguration options:
[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
[X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profle
(X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profles supported by your
memory modules for optimizing the system performance.
The Ai Overclock Tuner appears only when you install a DIMM with X.M.P. support.
2.4.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]
[Enabled] Select this option for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/User
defne memory frequency mode.
[Disabled] Select this option for default core ratio settings.
2.4.3 Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Confguration 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
happens, revert to the default setting.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Exit
[X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK
frequency, CPU ratio and memory
parameters will be auto optimized.
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Target CPU Turbo Mode Speed : 3700MHz
Target DRAM Speed : 1333MHz
Ai Overclock Tuner Auto
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Enabled
Memory Frequency Auto
> OC Tuner
> DRAM Timing Control
> CPU Power Management
2.4.4 OC Tuner
OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for
enhancing the system performance. Press <Enter> and select OK to start automatic
overclocking.
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>.
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this
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 <+> and <->
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]
[Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specifc
conditions.
The following three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode item to [Enabled].
Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the turbo ratios long duration power. Use the <+> and <-> keys to
adjust the value.
Long Duration Maintained [Auto]
Allows you to maintain the turbo ratios long duration power. Use the <+> and <-> keys Use the <+> and <-> keys
to adjust the value.
Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the turbo ratios long duration power. Use the <+> and <-> keys to Use the <+> and <-> keys to
adjust the value.
Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]
Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores. Use <+> and Use <+> and
<-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment.
Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]
Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores.
Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect feld values
can cause the system to malfunction.
2.5 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.
2.5.1 CPU Confguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
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.
Confguration 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.
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
[Disabled] Forces the XD feature fag 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.
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.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching.
CPU Power Management Confguration
CPU Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use
<+> and <-> 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 specifc
condition.
CPU C1E [Auto]
Enables or disables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to
enable the Enhanced Halt State. Confguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C3 Report [Auto]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Confguration options: [Auto]
[Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C6 Report [Auto]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Confguration options: [Auto]
2.5.2 PCH Confguration
High Precision Timer [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.
Confguration 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. Confguration options:
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. Confguration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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. Confguration options: [Immediately]
[1 minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2
hours]
Active Page Threshold Support [Disbaled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Confguration
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(R) Smart Connect Technology
ISCT Confguration [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT confguration. Confguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
2.5.3 SATA Confguration
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.
SATA Mode Selection [IDE]
Allows you to set the SATA confguration.
[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). 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 / Windows
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.
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. Confguration 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. Confguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
2.5.4 System Agent Confguration
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB.
Graphics Confguration
Primary Display [Auto]
Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
Confguration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE]
iGPU Memory [Auto]
Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. Confguration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M]
[96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M]
Render Standby [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices.
Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Lucid Virtu support for both the integrated and
discrete graphics. The iGPU shared memory size will be fxed at 64MB. Confguration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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 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 Confguration
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the High Defnition Audio Controller.
[Disabled] Disables the controller.
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 AC97 or high-
defnition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.
[HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high defnition audio.
[AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC97
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 Realtek LAN Controller item to [Enabled] and
allows you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller. Confguration
2.5.5 USB Confguration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
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 state 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-confgurable with set values.
2.5.8 Network Stack
Network Stack [Disable Link]
This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Confguration options:
[Disable Link] [Enabled]
Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]
This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [Enabled]. When this item is
disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created. Confguration options: [Disable Link]
[Enabled]
Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]
This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [Enabled]. When this item is
disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created. Confguration options: [Disable Link]
[Enabled]
2.6 Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] [xxxC/xxxF]
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 feld
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.
Scroll down to display the following items:
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.
Confguration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200RPM] [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.
The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profle to [Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature [70C]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range
from 20C to 75C.
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100%]
Use the <+> and <-> 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 [20C]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The values range
from 20C to 75C
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20%]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0%
to 100%. When the CPU / Chassis 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.
Confguration 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.
[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.
The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profle to [Manual].
Chassis Upper Temperature [70C]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range
from 40C to 90C.
Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100%]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust 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 [40C]
Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature.
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60%]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from
60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40C, 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.
Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.7 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
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.
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. Confguration options: [1 sec] [2
sec] [3 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. Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Exit
Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Select the keyboard NumLock state
: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Shortcut
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Bootup NumLock State On
Full Screen Logo Enabled
Wait For F1 If Error Enabled
Option ROM Messages Force BIOS
Setup Mode EZ Mode
UEFI/Legacy Boot Enabled both...
PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1 SATA: xxxxxxx
Boot Option #2 SATA: xxxxxxx
Boot Override
> SATA: xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hard Drive BBS Priorities
> CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities
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 boot, 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.
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.
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.
2.8 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to confgure options for special functions. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
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.
Exit
Be used to update BIOS
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profle
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
The Setup Profle Status items show Not Installed if no profle is created.
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 fle only coming from the same memory/CPU
confguration and BIOS version.
Label
Allows you to input the label of the setup profle.
Save to Profle
Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profle. Key in a
profle number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
Load from Profle
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profle Key in the profle
number that saved your CMOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
> ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
> ASUS SPD Information
> ASUS O.C. Profle
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. Confguration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1]
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
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 confrmation window appears.
Select Yes to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset
Once you are fnished 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 <F10>,
a confrmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes & 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 confrmation 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 flesystem device
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.ef) from one of
the available devices that have a flesystem.
Exit
Load Optimized Defaults
Save Changes & Reset
Discard Changes & Exit
ASUS EZ Mode
Launch EFI Shell from flesystem device
Appendices A-1
Appendices
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 manufacturers 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 outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifcations to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority
to operate this equipment.
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifcations. 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 numrique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Cet appareil numrique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le
matriel brouilleur du Canada.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence dIndustrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer dinterfrences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interfrence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer
un fonctionnement non souhait de lappareil.
Notices
A-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
VCCI Class B Statement
KC: Korea Warning Statement
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.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
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
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the 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.
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.
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.
ASUS contact information
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Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
E-mail [email protected]
Web site www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Online support support.asus.com
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Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone +1-510-739-3777
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone +1-812-282-2787
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
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Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax +49-2102-959911
Web site www.asus.de
Online contact www.asus.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone +49-1805-010923*
Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11
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Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the

CPU support list.

H61 Express Chipset

3rd generation processors.

32-bit operating system may only recognize less than

32-bit operating system.

3rd generation Core

H61 Express Chipset:

8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller

VT1708S 8-channel* High Defnition Audio CODEC

XP/Vista operating systems.

3rd/2nd Generation Core i7 /

3rd/2nd generation Core i7/i5/

processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU,

3rd/2nd generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium

P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboard!

H61 Express Chipset

H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to

3rd/2nd Generation Core i7 /

3rd generation Core processors.

XP/Vista operating systems.

H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to

processor, the package includes the CPU fan and

LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and

OS, when you install 4GB

OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the

H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4)

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XP, there is no need to change the

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SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

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SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

Turbo Mode Technology.

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