Asus P8H61-M LX2 User Manual

5 (2)

P8H61-M LX2 R2.0Motherboard

E7377

First Edition

May 2012

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Contents

Safety information.......................................................................................

vi

About this guide.........................................................................................

vii

P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary.............................................

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Chapter 1

Product introduction

 

1.1

Before you proceed......................................................................

1-1

1.2

Motherboard overview.................................................................

1-2

 

1.2.1

Placement direction .........................................................

1-2

 

1.2.2

Screw holes .....................................................................

1-2

 

1.2.3

Motherboard layout ..........................................................

1-3

 

1.2.4

Layout contents . ..............................................................

1-3

1.3

Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................................

1-4

 

1.3.1

Installing the CPU ............................................................

1-4

 

1.3.2

Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................

1-7

 

1.3.3

Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ............................

1-8

1.4

System memory............................................................................

1-9

 

1.4.1

Overview ..........................................................................

1-9

 

1.4.2

Memory configurations . .................................................

1-10

 

1.4.3

Installing a DIMM ...........................................................

1-17

 

1.4.4

Removing a DIMM .........................................................

1-17

1.5

Expansion slots..........................................................................

1-18

 

1.5.1

Installing an expansion card ..........................................

1-18

 

1.5.2

Configuring an expansion card ......................................

1-18

 

1.5.3

PCI slot ..........................................................................

1-18

 

1.5.4

PCI Express x1 slot . ......................................................

1-18

 

1.5.5

PCI Express x16 slot . ....................................................

1-18

1.6

Jumpers

.......................................................................................

1-19

1.7

Connectors..................................................................................

1-20

 

1.7.1 ..................................................

Rear panel connectors

1-20

 

1.7.2 ........................................................

Internal connectors

1-21

1.8

Software ........................................................................support

1-27

 

1.8.1 .......................................

Installing an operating system

1-27

 

1.8.2 ...............................................

Support DVD information

1-27

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Contents

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.....................................................................

2-7

2.3

Main menu...................................................................................

2-11

 

2.3.1

System Language [English]............................................

2-11

 

2.3.2

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]........................................

2-11

 

2.3.3

System Time [xx:xx:xx]...................................................

2-11

 

2.3.4

Security..........................................................................

2-12

2.4

Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................

2-14

 

2.4.1

ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled].....................

2-14

 

2.4.2

Memory Frequency [Auto].............................................

2-14

 

2.4.3

OC Tuner.......................................................................

2-15

 

2.4.4

DRAM Timing Control....................................................

2-15

 

2.4.5

CPU Power Management..............................................

2-15

2.5

Advanced menu..........................................................................

2-16

 

2.5.1

CPU Configuration.........................................................

2-17

 

2.5.2

PCH Configuration.........................................................

2-19

 

2.5.3

SATAConfiguration........................................................

2-20

 

2.5.4

SystemAgent Configuration..........................................

2-21

 

2.5.5

USB Configuration.........................................................

2-21

 

2.5.6

Onboard Devices Configuration....................................

2-22

 

2.5.7

APM...............................................................................

2-23

 

2.5.8

Network Stack...............................................................

2-23

2.6

Monitor menu..............................................................................

2-24

 

2.6.1

CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]......

2-24

2.6.2CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]2-24

2.6.3

CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage...

2-25

2.6.4

CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled].......................................

2-25

2.6.5

Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]..................................

2-25

2.6.6

Anti Surge Support [Enabled]........................................

2-26

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Contents

2.7

Boot menu...................................................................................

2-27

 

2.7.1

Bootup NumLock State [On]..........................................

2-27

 

2.7.2

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]...........................................

2-27

 

2.7.3

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled].......................................

2-27

 

2.7.4

Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]...........................

2-28

 

2.7.5

Setup Mode [EZ Mode]..................................................

2-28

 

2.7.6

UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy]......

2-28

 

2.7.7

PCI ROM Priority...........................................................

2-28

 

2.7.8

Boot Option Priorities.....................................................

2-28

 

2.7.9

Boot Override................................................................

2-28

2.8

Tools menu..................................................................................

2-29

 

2.8.1

ASUS EZ Flash Utility....................................................

2-29

 

2.8.2

ASUS SPD Information.................................................

2-29

 

2.8.3

ASUS O.C. Profile.........................................................

2-29

2.9

Exit menu.....................................................................................

2-30

Appendices

Notices.......................................................................................................

A-1

ASUS contact information........................................................................

A-3

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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding hardware components, 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 be exposed to moisture.

Place the product on a stable surface.

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the supported features of the motherboard.

Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS.

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 completing a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

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Where to find 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 flyers, 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> + <Del>

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P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary

CPU

LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/ i5 / i3 /

 

Pentium® / Celeron® Processors

 

Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU

 

Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU

Chipset

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

Intel® H61 Express Chipset

Memory

2 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2100 (O.C.) / 2000

 

(O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC,

 

un-buffered memory

 

Dual-channel memory architecture

 

* When you install 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.

 

** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory

Graphics

QVL (Qualified Vendors List)

Multi-VGA Output Support: DVI-D and D-SUB Ports

 

DVI with Max. Resolution: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

Expansion slots

D-SUB with Max. Resolution: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz

1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot

 

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

 

1 x PCI slot

 

* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core™

Storage

processors

Intel® H61 Express Chipset:

 

4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

 

- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start

LAN

Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology

Realtek® RTL8111F Gigabit LAN PCIe controller

Audio

VIA® VT1708S 6+2-Channel High DefinitionAudio CODEC

USB

10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back

ASUS unique

panel)

ASUS Crash Free BIOS3

features

ASUS Network iControl

 

ASUS MyLogo 2

 

ASUS Fan Xpert

 

ASUS UEFI BIOS

 

ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

 

ASUS GPU Boost

 

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Rear panel ports

Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons

BIOS features

Manageability

Accessories

Support DVD

Form factor

1 x PS/2 Combo port

1 x DVI

1 x D-Sub port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

6 x USB 2.0 ports

3 x Audio Jacks

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x CPU fan connector

1 x Chassis fan connector

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x System panel connector

1 x TPM header

1 x S/PDIF-out header

1 x COM header

64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS

WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up, WOR by Ring

2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables

1 x I/O shield

1 x User Manual

1 x Support DVD

Drivers

ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.82 cm)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1

Product introduction

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Series motherboard!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page x for the list of accessories.

• If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.1Before 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 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

P8H61-M LX2 R2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standby Power

Powered Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Onboard LED

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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1.2Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits 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.

1.2.1Placement 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.

1.2.2Screw 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

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1-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0

1.2.3Motherboard layout

1

2

3

1

4

19.8cm(7.8in)

KB_USB56

 

 

EPU

DVI

 

 

ATX12V

VGA

LGA1155

USB34

 

LAN_USB12

CHA_FAN

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIEX16_1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RTL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8111F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P8H61-M LX2 R2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIEX1_1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

asmedia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super

 

 

 

PCIEX1_2

 

 

ASM1083

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I/O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SB_PWR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI1

 

 

 

 

 

 

VT1708S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPDIF_OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB78

USB910

AAFP

 

 

 

 

 

COM1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU_FAN

TPM

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

 

EATXPWR

 

SATA3G_1

 

SATA3G_2

 

8Mb

 

BIOS

Intel®

H61

SATA3G_3

SATA3G_4

SPEAKER CLRTC F_PANEL

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

5

2

24.4cm(9.6in)

6

6

7

1.2.4Layout contents

 

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED

Page

 

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED

Page

1.

CPU and chassis fan connectors

1-19

8.

System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)

1-21

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)

 

 

 

 

 

2.

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,

1-18

9.

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

1-15

4-pin ATX12V)

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket

1-4

10.

Standby power LED (SB_PWR)

1-1

4.

DDR3 DIMM slots

1-9

11.

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910)

1-19

5.

TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

1-22

12.

Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

1-18

6.

Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

1-20

13.

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

1-20

(7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4)

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

1-21

14

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

1-17

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1.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation processors.

• Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.

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.

1.3.1Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

P8H61-M LX2 R2.0

P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155

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.

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

Load lever

B

Retention tab

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3.Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.

4.Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only.

5.Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches.

PnP cap

CPU notches

The CPU fits 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

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1-5

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 preapplied 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.

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.

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1.3.2Installing 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® certified 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.

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.

Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

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.

Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.

2.Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

A B

A

B

B

A

1

1

B A

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.

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1-7

3.Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

CPU_FAN

PWM

PWR GND

 

IN

FAN

FAN

FAN

CPU

CPU

CPU

P8H61-M LX2 R2.0

 

P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU fan connector

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

1.3.3Uninstalling 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

B

B

A

A

B

B

A

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4.Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

5.Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.

1.4System memory

1.4.1Overview

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 figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

DIMM_B1

DIMM_A1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

Sockets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel A

DIMM_A1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel B

DIMM_B1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P8H61-M LX2 R2.0

P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

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1-9

1.4.2Memory configurations

You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• You may install varying memory sizes in ChannelAand Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration.Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU.

Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.

Due to Intel 2nd generation processor’s behavior, DDR3 2250 and above MHz memory modules will run at DDR3 2200 MHz frequency as default. In addition, DDR3 2133 will run at 2100 MHz while DDR3 1866 will run at 1800 MHz default.

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.

Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices.

This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less.

• 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 efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3-1066 MHz capability

Vendors

Part No.

Size

SS/

Chip

Chip NO.

Timing

Voltage

DIMM socket

support (optional)

 

 

 

DS

Brand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1DIMM

2DIMM

Crucial

CT12864BA1067.8FF

1GB

SS

Micron

9GF22D9KPT

7

-

 

 

Crucial

CT12872BA1067.9FF

1GB

SS

Micron

9HF22D9KPT(ECC)

7

-

 

 

Crucial

CT25664BA1067.16FF

2GB

DS

Micron

9HF22D9KPT

7

-

 

 

Crucial

CT25672BA1067.18FF

2GB

DS

Micron

9GF22D9KPT(ECC)

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

KVR1066D3E7/1G

1GB

SS

ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F(ECC)

7

1.5V

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1066D3N7/1G

1GB

SS

ELPIDA

J1108BFSE-DJ-F

7

1.5V

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1066D3N7/2G

2GB

DS

ELPIDA

J1108BDSE-DJ-F

7

1.5V

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1066D3N7/4G

4GB

DS

Hynix

H5TQ2G83AFR

7

1.5V

 

 

Kingtiger

2GB DIMM PC3-8500

2GB

DS

Hynix

H5TQ1G83AFP G7C

-

-

 

 

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

DDR3-1333 MHz capability

 

 

 

SS/

Chip

 

 

 

DIMM socket

Vendors

Part No.

Size

Chip NO.

Timing

Voltage

support

 

 

 

DS

Brand

 

 

 

1DIMM

2DIMMs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A-DATA

AD31333001GOU

1GB

SS

A-Data

AD30908C8D-151C

-

-

 

 

E0906

 

 

A-DATA

AD3U1333C2G9

2GB

SS

A-DATA

3CCD-1509HNA1126L

-

-

 

 

A-DATA

AM2U139C2P1

2GB

SS

ADATA

3CCD-1509A EL1127T

-

-

 

 

A-DATA

AX3U1333C2G9-BP

2GB

SS

-

-

-

-

 

 

A-DATA

AD31333G001GOU

3GB(3 x 1GB)

SS

-

-

8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V

 

 

A-DATA

AXDU1333GC2G9-2G(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

SS

-

-

 

1.25V-

 

 

9-9-9-24 1.35V(low

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

voltage)

 

 

A-DATA

AD31333G002GMU

2GB

DS

-

-

8-8-8-24

1.65-1.85V

 

 

A-DATA

AD63I1C1624EV

4GB

DS

A-Data

3CCA-1509A

-

-

 

 

A-DATA

AM2U139C4P2

4GB

DS

ADATA

3CCD-1509A EL1127T

-

-

 

 

A-DATA

SU3U1333W8G9-B

8GB

DS

ELPIDA

J4208BASE-DJ-F

-

-

 

 

Apacer

78.A1GC6.9L1

2GB

DS

Apacer

AM5D5808DEWSBG

-

-

 

 

Apacer

78.A1GC6.9L1

2GB

DS

Apacer

AM5D5808FEQSBG

9

-

 

 

Apacer

AU02GFA33C9NBGC

2GB

DS

Apacer

AM5D5808APQSBG

-

-

 

 

Apacer

78.B1GDE.9L10C

4GB

DS

Apacer

AM5D5908CEHSBG

-

-

 

 

CORSAIR

TR3X3G1333C9 G

3GB(3 x 1GB)

SS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.50V

 

 

CORSAIR

TR3X6G1333C9 G

6GB(3x 2GB)

SS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.50V

 

 

CORSAIR

CMD24GX3M6A1333C9(XMP)

24GB(6x4GB)

DS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.60V

 

 

CORSAIR

TW3X4G1333C9D G

4GB(2 x 2GB)

DS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.50V

 

 

CORSAIR

CM3X4GA1333C9N2

4GB

DS

CORSAIR

256MBDCJGELC0401136

9-9-9-24

-

 

 

CORSAIR

CMX4GX3M1A1333C9

4GB

DS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.50V

 

 

CORSAIR

CMD8GX3M4A1333C7

8GB(4 x 2GB)

DS

-

-

7-7-7-20

1.60V

 

 

Crucial

CT12864BA1339.8FF

1GB

SS

Micron

9FF22D9KPT

9

-

 

 

Crucial

CT12872BA1339.9FF

1GB

SS

Micron

91F22D9KPT(ECC)

9

-

 

 

Crucial

CT25664BA1339.16FF

2GB

DS

Micron

9KF27D9KPT

9

-

 

 

Crucial

CT25672BA1339.18FF

2GB

DS

Micron

91F22D9KPT(ECC)

9

-

 

 

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

F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK(XMP)

3GB(3 x 1GB)

SS

-

-

7-7-7-18

1.5~1.6V

 

 

G.SKILL

F3-10666CL8D-

4GB(2 x 2GB)

DS

-

-

8-8-8-

XMP 1.35V

 

 

4GBECO(XMP)

8-24

 

 

G.SKILL

F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK(XMP)

6GB(3 x 2GB)

DS

-

-

7-7-7-18

1.5~1.6V

 

 

G.SKILL

F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP)

8GB(2 x 4GB)

DS

-

-

7-7-7-21

1.5V

 

 

GEIL

GV32GB1333C9DC

2GB(2 x 1GB)

DS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.5V

 

 

GEIL

GG34GB1333C9DC

4GB(2 x 2GB)

DS

GEIL

GL1L128M88BA12N

9-9-9-24

1.3V(low

 

 

voltage)

 

 

GEIL

GV34GB1333C9DC

4GB(2 x 2GB)

DS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.5V

 

 

GEIL

GVP34GB1333C7DC

4GB(2 x 2GB)

DS

-

-

7-7-7-24

1.5V

 

 

Hynix

HMT112U6TFR8A-H9

1GB

SS

Hynix

H5TC1G83TFRH9A

-

1.35V(low

 

 

voltage)

 

 

Hynix

HMT325U6BFR8C-H9

2GB

SS

Hynix

H5TQ2G83BFRH9C

-

-

 

 

Hynix

HMT125U6TFR8A-H9

2GB

DS

Hynix

H5TC1G83TFRH9A

-

1.35V(low

 

 

voltage)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hynix

HMT351U6BFR8C-H9

4GB

DS

Hynix

H5TQ2G83BFRH9C

-

-

 

 

KINGMAX

FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES

1GB

SS

KINGMAX

KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A

-

-

 

 

KINGMAX

FLFE85F-C8KF9 CAES

2GB

SS

KINGMAX

KFC8FMFXF-DXX-15A

-

-

 

 

KINGMAX

FLFE85F-C8KL9 NAES

2GB

SS

KINGMAX

KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A

-

-

 

 

KINGMAX

FLFE85F-C8KM9 NAES

2GB

SS

KINGMAX

KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A

-

-

 

 

KINGMAX

FLFE85F-B8KL9 NEES

2GB

DS

KINGMAX

KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A

-

-

 

 

KINGMAX

FLFF65F-C8KL9 NEES

4GB

DS

KINGMAX

KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A

-

-

 

 

KINGMAX

FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES

4GB

DS

KINGMAX

KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A

-

-

 

 

(continued on the next page)

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DDR3-1333 MHz capability

Vendors

Part No.

Size

SS/

Chip Brand

Chip NO.

Timing

Voltage

DIMM socket

support

 

 

 

DS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1DIMM

2DIMMs

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/1G

1GB

SS

ELPIDA

J1108BDBG-DJ-F

9

1.5V

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/2G

2GB

SS

Hynix

H5TQ2G83AFRH9C

9

-

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3S8N9/2G

2GB

SS

Micron

IID77 D9LGK

-

1.5V

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3S8N9/2G-SP

2GB

SS

ELPIDA

J2108BCSE-DJ-F

-

1.5V

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/2G

2GB

DS

ELPIDA

J1108BFBG-DJ-F

9

1.5V

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/2G

2GB

DS

KTC

D1288JPNDPLD9U

9

1.5V

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/2G

2GB

DS

ELPIDA

J1108BDSE-DJ-F

9

1.5V

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/2G-SP

2GB

DS

KTC

D1288JEMFNGD9U

-

1.5V

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/2G-SP

2GB

DS

KINGSTON

D1288JPSFPGD9U

-

1.5V

 

 

KINGSTON

KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX(XMP)

4GB(2 x

DS

-

-

7

1.65V

 

 

2GB)

 

 

KINGSTON

KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP)

4GB(2 x

DS

-

-

9

XMP 1.25V

 

 

2GB)

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/4G)

4GB

DS

ELPIDA

J2108BCSE-DJ-F

9

1.5V

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/4G

4GB

DS

ELPIDA

J2108BCSE-DJ-F

-

1.5V

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/4G

4GB

DS

KTC

D2568JENCNGD9U

-

1.5V

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/4G

4GB

DS

Hynix

H5TQ2G83AFR

-

-

 

 

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/4G-SP)

4GB

DS

KINGSTON

D2568JENCPGD9U

-

1.5V

 

 

Micron

MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1

1GB

SS

Micron

OJD12D9LGQ

-

-

 

 

Micron

MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1

1GB

SS

Micron

9FF22D9KPT

9

-

 

 

Micron

MT9JSF12872AZ-1G4F1

1GB

SS

Micron

91F22D9KPT(ECC)

9

-

 

 

Micron

MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1

2GB

SS

Micron

OJD12D9LGK

-

-

 

 

Micron

MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1

2GB

SS

MICRON

IJM22 D9PFJ

-

-

 

 

Micron

MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1

2GB

DS

Micron

9KF27D9KPT

9

-

 

 

Micron

MT18JSF25672AZ-1G4F1

2GB

DS

Micron

91F22D9KPT(ECC)

9

-

 

 

Micron

MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1

4GB

DS

Micron

OLD22D9LGK

-

-

 

 

NANYA

NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG

4GB

DS

NANYA

NT5CB256M8GN-CG

-

-

 

 

PSC

AL7F8G73F-DJ2

1GB

SS

PSC

A3P1GF3FGF

-

-

 

 

PSC

AL8F8G73F-DJ2

2GB

DS

PSC

A3P1GF3FGF

-

-

 

 

SAMSUNG

M378B2873FHS-CH9

1GB

SS

SAMSUNG

K4B1G0846F

-

-

 

 

SAMSUNG

M391B2873DZ1-CH9

1GB

SS

SAMSUNG

K4B1G0846D-

-

-

 

 

HCH9(ECC)

 

 

SAMSUNG

M378B5773DH0-CH9

2GB

SS

SAMSUNG

K4B2G0846D

-

-

 

 

SAMSUNG

M378B5673FH0-CH9

2GB

DS

SAMSUNG

K4B1G0846F

-

-

 

 

SAMSUNG

M391B5673DZ1-CH9

2GB

DS

SAMSUNG

K4B1G0846D-

-

-

 

 

HCH9(ECC)

 

 

SAMSUNG

M378B5273CH0-CH9

4GB

DS

SAMSUNG

K4B2G0846C

-

-

 

 

SAMSUNG

M378B1G73AH0-CH9

8GB

DS

SAMSUNG

K4B4G0846A-HCH9

-

-

 

 

Super Talent

W1333UA1GH

1GB

SS

Hynix

H5TQ1G83TFR

9

-

 

 

Super Talent

W1333UX2G8(XMP)

2GB(2x

SS

-

-

8

-

 

 

1GB)

 

 

Super Talent

W1333UB2GS

2GB

DS

SAMSUNG

K4B1G0846F

9

-

 

 

Super Talent

W1333UB4GS

4GB

DS

SAMSUNG

K4B2G0846C

-

-

 

 

Super Talent

W1333UX6GM

6GB(3x

DS

Micron

0BF27D9KPT

9-9-9-24

1.5V

 

 

2GB)

 

 

Transcend

JM1333KLN-2G

2GB

SS

Hynix

H5TQ2G83BZRH9C

-

-

 

 

Transcend

TS256MLK64V3U

2GB

DS

Micron

9GF27D9KPT

-

-

 

 

Transcend

TS1GLK64V3H

8GB

DS

Micron

IVD22D9PBC

-

-

 

 

AMD

AE32G1339U1-U

2GB

SS

AMD

23EY4587MB3H11503M

9-9-9-24

1.5V

 

 

AMD

AE34G1339U2-U

4GB

DS

AMD

23EY4587MB3H11503M

9-9-9-24

1.5V

 

 

Century

PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9

1GB

SS

NANYA

NT5CB128M8DN-CF

-

-

 

 

Elixir

M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG

2GB

SS

Elixir

N2CB2G80BN-CG

-

-

 

 

Elixir

M2F2G64CB88D7N-CG

2GB

SS

Elixir

N2CB2G80DN-CG

-

-

 

 

Elixir

M2F2G64CB88G7N-CG

2GB

SS

Elixir

N2CB2G80GN-CG

-

-

 

 

Elixir

M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG

4GB

DS

Elixir

N2CB2G80BN-CG

-

-

 

 

Elixir

M2F4G64CB8HD5N-CG

4GB

DS

Elixir

N2CB2G80DN-CG

-

-

 

 

KINGSHARE

KSRPCD313332G

2GB

DS

PATRIOT

PM128M8D385-15

-

-

 

 

KINGSTEK

KSTD3PC-10600

2GB

SS

MICRON

PE911-125E

-

-

 

 

Kingtiger

2GB DIMM PC3-10666

2GB

DS

SAMSUNG

SEC 904 HCH9

-

-

 

 

K4B1G0846D

 

 

Kingtiger

KTG2G1333PG3

2GB

DS

-

-

-

-

 

 

MARKVISION

BMD32048M1333C9-1123

2GB

DS

MARKVISION

M3D1288P-13

-

-

 

 

MARKVISION

BMD34096M1333C9-1124

4GB

DS

MARKVISION

M3D2568E-13

-

-

 

 

PATRIOT

PSD31G13332H

1GB

DS

-

-

9

-

 

 

PATRIOT

PSD31G13332

1GB

DS

PATRIOT

PM64M8D38U-15

-

-

 

 

PATRIOT

PSD32G13332H

2GB

DS

-

-

-

-

 

 

PATRIOT

PG38G1333EL(XMP)

8GB

DS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.5V

 

 

RAMAXEL

RMR1870ED48E8F-1333

2GB

DS

ELPIDA

J1108BDBG-DJ-F

-

-

 

 

RAMAXEL

RMR1870EC58E9F-1333

4GB

DS

ELPIDA

J2108BCSE-DJ-F

-

-

 

 

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