Asus P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Bedienungsanleitung

MotherboardP8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series • P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 • P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0

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1-1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s

ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series1-2Intel® H61 Express ChipsetThe Intel® H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1155 so

1-3Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresASUS UEFI BIOSFlexible and Easy BIOS InterfaceASUS UEFI BIOS offers the rst mouse-co

ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series1-4AI Suite IIWith its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into on

1-5Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change an

ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series1-6P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chas

1-7Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layout1.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1.

ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series1-81.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd

1-9Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remove

iiE7378First EditionMay 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software des

ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series1-107. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate sl

1-11Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and f

ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series1-123. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan

1-13Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module

ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series1-141.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.•

1-15Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (opti

ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series1-16Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (optional)1DIMM 2DIMMsCORSAIR CMT4GX3M

1-17Chapter 1: Product introductionSS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sidedDIMM support:• 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single

ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series1-181.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to

1-19Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guide ...

ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series1-201.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You ca

1-21Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse.2. LAN (RJ-45

ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series1-226. 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 po

1-23Chapter 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 LX3 R2.0 Series1-243. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4)These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard di

1-25Chapter 1: Product introductionDo not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the

ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series1-266. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power

1-27Chapter 1: Product introduction1.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Opera

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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

ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-271.11.1 Installing an operating system .

2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Bef

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 LX3 R2.0 SeriesWelcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS c

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 LX3 R2.0 SeriesUsing the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running o

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overvi

2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 SeriesAdvanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The

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

2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series2.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu

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

vContents2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage .. 2-202.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ... 2-

2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when chang

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4.4 GPU BoostGPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Conguration options: [OK]

2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 SeriesBe cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malf

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15Execute Disable Bit [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.[Disabled] Forces the XD

2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series2.5.2 PCH CongurationHigh Precision Timer [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17SATA Mode Selection [IDE]Allows you to set the SATA conguration.[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.[IDE] Set t

2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 SeriesThe USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.Legacy USB Sup

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-192.5.7 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off

2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series2.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan sett

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-212.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan

viSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the sy

2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 SeriesChassis Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Se

2-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during th

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series2.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discar

Appendices A-1AppendicesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol

A-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 SeriesVCCI: Japan Compliance StatementVCCI Class B StatementKC: Korea Warning StatementCanadian Department of Communications

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.

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

viiiP8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Co

ixP8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series specications summaryASUS unique features ASUS Anti-Surge ProtectionASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interfac