Asus P8H61-I LX/RM User Manual
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ......................................................................................... vi
P8H61-I LX specifications summary ....................................................... viii
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 .......................................................... 1-13
1.4.4
Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-13
1.5
Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-14
1.5.1
Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-14
1.5.2
Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 1-14
1.5.3
PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot ............................................... 1-14
1.6
Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-15
1.7
Connectors ................................................................................. 1-16
1.7.1
Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-16
1.7.2
Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-17
1.8
Software support ........................................................................ 1-22
1.8.1
Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-22
1.8.2
Support DVD information .............................................. 1-22
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