Asus P8H61-M LX3 Dokumentacja

MotherboardP8H61-M LX3

xP8H61-M LX3 specications summaryInternal connectors/ switches/ buttons3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s co

1-1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Product introduction If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.Thank you for buying

ASUS P8H61-M LX31-2P8H61-M LX31.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the m

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

ASUS P8H61-M LX31-41.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generati

1-5Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remove

ASUS P8H61-M LX31-67. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under th

1-7Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fa

ASUS P8H61-M LX31-83. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! H

1-9Chapter 1: Product introductionP8H61-M LX3P8H61-M LX3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socketsDIMM_A1DIMM_B11.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes

iiE7154Second Edition (V2) January 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and s

ASUS P8H61-M LX31-101.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• The defaul

1-11Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A*

ASUS P8H61-M LX31-121.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can c

1-13Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the

ASUS P8H61-M LX31-141.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the

1-15Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse.2. LAN (RJ-45)

ASUS P8H61-M LX31-166. 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.

1-17Chapter 1: Product introduction• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Sp

ASUS P8H61-M LX31-18Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard co

1-19Chapter 1: Product introduction6. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System powe

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

ASUS P8H61-M LX31-201.8 Software support1.8.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS)

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restor

2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX32.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you star

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut down or reset t

2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command promp

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press

2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating sys

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7BIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes fro

2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sh

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

2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX32.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passwor

2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX32.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the sett

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4.2 DRAM Timing ControlThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+&

2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores. The value is represented

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-152.5.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.The

2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX3CPU C3 Report [Enabled]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Conguration options: [Disabled

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode].[Disabled] Di

2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3Front Panel Type [HD]Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-denition audio depend

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-192.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setti

vContents2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ... 2-232.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] ...

2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX3CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable o

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Prole to [Manual].Chassis Upper Temperature [70]Use the

2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX32.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the powe

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the

2-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX32.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter>

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard

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

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

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

viiDO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the c

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

ixP8H61-M LX3 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation processors Supports Intel 32nm Multi-Co