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Profile 2-30 2.9 Exit menu 2-31 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 Contents 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-23 2.5.7 APM 2-24 2.5.8 Network Stack 2-25 2.6 Monitor menu 2-26 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/...menu 2-28 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-28 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-28 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-28 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-29 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-29 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy]...... 2-29 2.7.7 Boot Option Priorities 2-29 2.7.8 Boot Override 2-29 2.8 Tools...
Profile 2-30 2.9 Exit menu 2-31 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 Contents 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-23 2.5.7 APM 2-24 2.5.8 Network Stack 2-25 2.6 Monitor menu 2-26 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/...menu 2-28 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-28 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-28 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-28 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-29 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-29 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy]...... 2-29 2.7.7 Boot Option Priorities 2-29 2.7.8 Boot Override 2-29 2.8 Tools...
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... a task. About this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to yourself when completing a task. vii NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you...
... a task. About this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to yourself when completing a task. vii NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you...
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... 2 - P8H61-M LX R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+VRM - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the top network program in (24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. AI Suite II - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS 3+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS...
... 2 - P8H61-M LX R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+VRM - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the top network program in (24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. AI Suite II - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - ASUS 3+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS...
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...wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for various overclocking scenarios, with the same smoothness as their operating system. It ... larger than traditional BIOS version. ASUS EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX R2.0 PLUS R2.0 only) This ...
...wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for various overclocking scenarios, with the same smoothness as their operating system. It ... larger than traditional BIOS version. ASUS EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX R2.0 PLUS R2.0 only) This ...
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in regards to energy consumptions. eliminates the need to their default settings. This is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ...ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in regards to energy consumptions. eliminates the need to their default settings. This is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ...ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy...
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...pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (10-1 pin F-PANEL) 1-25 1-22 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/...8111E/ 8111F Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 CHA_FAN AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LX R2.0 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 5 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_3 USB56 USB78 8Mb CLRTC F_PANEL BIOS SB_PWR 6 SPEAKER SPEAKER 12 11 10 98 7 1.5.4 Layout...
...pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (10-1 pin F-PANEL) 1-25 1-22 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/...8111E/ 8111F Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 CHA_FAN AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LX R2.0 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 5 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_3 USB56 USB78 8Mb CLRTC F_PANEL BIOS SB_PWR 6 SPEAKER SPEAKER 12 11 10 98 7 1.5.4 Layout...
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... 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if required. Before installing the expansion card, read the...
... 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if required. Before installing the expansion card, read the...
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.... Move the jumper cap from the CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to default values. P8H61-M LX R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. The onboard cell battery powers...
.... Move the jumper cap from the CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to default values. P8H61-M LX R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. The onboard cell battery powers...
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... [HD]. This 9-pin COM1 port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. Use a chassis with an HD audio module in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. This port is for details. USB ... NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
... [HD]. This 9-pin COM1 port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. Use a chassis with an HD audio module in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. This port is for details. USB ... NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
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...(7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LX R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LX R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 7. SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND...Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-30 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF)...
...(7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LX R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LX R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 7. SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND...Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-30 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF)...
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... the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the future. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in...
... the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the future. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in...
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...to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Insert the... the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to the USB port. 2. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then...
...to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Insert the... the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to the USB port. 2. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then...
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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. CAP (for P8H61-M LX R2...for P8H61-M LX PLUS R2.0) • The BIOS file in the removable device to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus....
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. CAP (for P8H61-M LX R2...for P8H61-M LX PLUS R2.0) • The BIOS file in the removable device to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus....
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...USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to change the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive formatted using FAT32/ FAT16 on the USB ...boot using defaults 3. Booting the system in a DOS environment. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to update the...
...USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to change the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive formatted using FAT32/ FAT16 on the USB ...boot using defaults 3. Booting the system in a DOS environment. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to update the...
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... SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX R2.0 VER: 0206 DATE: 05/16/2011...
... SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX R2.0 VER: 0206 DATE: 05/16/2011...
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... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you failed to the system. Switch the system on the system chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Using the power button, reset button, or the... ++ keys to force the PC to reboot may not exactly match what you see on how to turn the system off. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at...
... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you failed to the system. Switch the system on the system chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Using the power button, reset button, or the... ++ keys to force the PC to reboot may not exactly match what you see on how to turn the system off. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at...
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... the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of shortcuts to BIOS functions Default(F5) Switches to Advanced Mode Displays boot sequence and bootable devices Loads optimized default settings Switches system performance to ...date the CPU/ Displays CPU/ Displays basic motherboard 5V/3.3V/12V hardware information temperature voltage output and BIOS version Display Exit options or switch to Selects Advanced BIOS Mode Display current Fan Speed interface language Displays list of the basic system information, and allows you enter...
... the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of shortcuts to BIOS functions Default(F5) Switches to Advanced Mode Displays boot sequence and bootable devices Loads optimized default settings Switches system performance to ...date the CPU/ Displays CPU/ Displays basic motherboard 5V/3.3V/12V hardware information temperature voltage output and BIOS version Display Exit options or switch to Selects Advanced BIOS Mode Display current Fan Speed interface language Displays list of the basic system information, and allows you enter...
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... system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For modifying system boot configuration For accessing additional BIOS features and functionality For selecting exit options, switching to EZ Mode, and reverting to default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Back button Menu items Menu Bar Configuration fields General help Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys...
... system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For modifying system boot configuration For accessing additional BIOS features and functionality For selecting exit options, switching to EZ Mode, and reverting to default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Back button Menu items Menu Bar Configuration fields General help Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys...
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.... Text changes when an item is a brief description of the selected item. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for ...Select a menu item and press to display a list of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for changing values and navigating the BIOS utility are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that the item...
.... Text changes when an item is a brief description of the selected item. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for ...Select a menu item and press to display a list of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for changing values and navigating the BIOS utility are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that the item...
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... Security menu items allow you to modify or create administrator or user passwords. • If you to clear the BIOS password. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed...
... Security menu items allow you to modify or create administrator or user passwords. • If you to clear the BIOS password. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed...