Asus P8H61-MX Manual de usuario

MotherboardP8H61-MX

xP8H61-MX specications summaryInternal connectors/ switches/ buttons2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0

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-MX1-2P8H61-MX1.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherb

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

ASUS P8H61-MX1-41.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® processors.Unplug

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-MX1-67. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the r

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-MX1-83. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hard

1-9Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules

iiE7155Second Edition (V2) January 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and s

ASUS P8H61-MX1-101.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• The default m

1-11Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333 MHz capability(continued on the next page)Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM

ASUS P8H61-MX1-12DDR3-1333 MHz capabilitySS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sidedDIMM support:• A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as sing

1-13Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure

ASUS P8H61-MX1-141.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the exp

1-15Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS P8H61-MX1-161.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.2. L

1-17Chapter 1: Product introduction6. 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

ASUS P8H61-MX1-18• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or

1-19Chapter 1: Product introductionDo not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

ASUS P8H61-MX1-205. 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 o

1-21Chapter 1: Product introduction7. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System powe

ASUS P8H61-MX1-221.8 Software support1.8.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). A

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-MX2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you start u

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-MXWelcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt i

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-MXUsing the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system

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

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

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

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-MX2.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an

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-MX2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the setting

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4.2 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto][Auto] The iGPU frequency may be optimized depending on the system loading.[Manual]

2-14 ASUS P8H61-MXPrimary Plane Current Limit [Auto]Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]Use <+>/<

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15CPU Ratio [Auto]Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+> and <-

2-16 ASUS P8H61-MXCPU C1E [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt Stat

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

vContents2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] ... 2-222.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ...

2-18 ASUS P8H61-MX2.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.[Disabled] D

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19Power On By Ring [Disabled][Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event.[Enabled] Enables Ring to generate

2-20 ASUS P8H61-MX2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and mot

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

2-22 ASUS P8H61-MX2.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the power-o

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-MX2.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to

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

2-26 ASUS P8H61-MX

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

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

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

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-MX specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® processors Supports Intel 32nm Multi-Core CPU Supports Enhan