User manual ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0
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Manual abstract: user guide ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0
Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] P8H61-M LX3 R2. 0 Series
• P8H61-M LX3 R2. 0 • P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2. 0
Motherboard
E7378 First Edition May 2012
Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. [. . . ] • Due to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. • To configure the SATA type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > 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 Configuration for details.
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4.
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.
CPU_FAN
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)
CHA_FAN
P8H61-M LX3 R2. 0 Series
CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND
P8H61-M LX3 R2. 0 Series Fan connectors
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • 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.
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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 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)
USB56
USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC
CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND
USB78
USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC
USB910
USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC
PIN 1
PIN 1
PIN 1
USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND
USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND
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P8H61-M LX3 R2. 0 Series USB2. 0 connectors
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The USB module cable is purchased separately.
Chapter 1: Product introduction
USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND
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This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
F_PANEL
PLED PWRBTN
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)
PIN 1
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+HDLED
P8H61-M LX3 R2. 0 Series System panel connector • This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. 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) System power LED (2-pin PLED)
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This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The IDE LED lights up or flashes 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. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
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The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
SPEAKER
+5V GND GND Speaker Out
PIN 1
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P8H61-M LX3 R2. 0 Series speaker out connector
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HD_LED+ HD_LEDGround Reset
RESET
PLED+ PLEDPWR GND
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1. 11. 1
Software support
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. • 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.
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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.
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.
Support DVD information
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.
The following screen is for reference only.
Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information
Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP. EXE from the BIN folder. [. . . ] • • • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. [. . . ]
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