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... version, as source code archives etc to infringe. No part of these licenses are used only for free by downloading it , may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as defined in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you want to have it shipped to, by ASUS; Copies of this manual...
... version, as source code archives etc to infringe. No part of these licenses are used only for free by downloading it , may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as defined in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you want to have it shipped to, by ASUS; Copies of this manual...
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... ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x speaker connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
... ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x speaker connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
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... long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P8H61-M LX Series motherboards include P8H61-M LX PLUS and P8H61-M LX two models. The package contents vary from models. Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in this user guide...
... long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8H61-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual • P8H61-M LX Series motherboards include P8H61-M LX PLUS and P8H61-M LX two models. The package contents vary from models. Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in this user guide...
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... F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequentlyaccessed setup information, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth...
... F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequentlyaccessed setup information, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth...
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... 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series ASUS will update the QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑...
... 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series ASUS will update the QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑...
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... 1.5V - - DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair...
... 1.5V - - DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair...
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... slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the card. 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Before...
... slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the card. 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Before...
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... Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Microphone port (pink). This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations...
... Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Microphone port (pink). This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations...
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... chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Doing so will damage the motherboard! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-M LX CPU connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. 4. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot...
... chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Doing so will damage the motherboard! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61-M LX CPU connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. 4. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot...
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Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). The contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any...
Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). The contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any...
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... network traffic, then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. Place the support DVD in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to complete the installation. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows...
... network traffic, then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. Place the support DVD in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to complete the installation. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows...
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.... Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Updating from file, then click Next. Always update the utility to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LX File...
.... Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Updating from file, then click Next. Always update the utility to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LX File...
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... the devices for P8H61-M LX PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk...
... the devices for P8H61-M LX PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk...
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... utility screen displays may not be same as shown. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to Drive D (USB flash drive). The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS...
... utility screen displays may not be same as shown. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to Drive D (USB flash drive). The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS...
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... button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Disabled Realtek PXE OPROM Enabled SPDIF Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
... button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type Realtek LAN Controller Realtek LAN Controller Disabled Realtek PXE OPROM Enabled SPDIF Enabled Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change...
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... Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled]. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Select [Cancel] to use a fixed iGPU frequency. 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to become unstable! Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set the CPU...
... Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled]. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Select [Cancel] to use a fixed iGPU frequency. 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to become unstable! Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set the CPU...
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... your CPU model. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 CPU C3...
... your CPU model. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 CPU C3...
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... you to decide which graphics controller to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/iGPU] Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices.
... you to decide which graphics controller to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/iGPU] Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices.
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... the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=3BCh; Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides...
... the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=3BCh; Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides...
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... chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. If the fan is not connected to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series EFI BIOS Utility - Select Ignore if you to change the fan settings. Select Ignore if you to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enables...
... chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. If the fan is not connected to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series EFI BIOS Utility - Select Ignore if you to change the fan settings. Select Ignore if you to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enables...