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... additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ viii IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must ... how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to find more keys simultaneously, the...
... additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ viii IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must ... how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to find more keys simultaneously, the...
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... panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Charger ASUS ESD ASUS Low EMI ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
... panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Charger ASUS ESD ASUS Low EMI ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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.... 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS control to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) This...Mode is for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. It provides improved performance by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is facilitate by utilizing serial point-to support the new...
.... 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS control to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) This...Mode is for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. It provides improved performance by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is facilitate by utilizing serial point-to support the new...
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...; This feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series This is an auto-recovery tool...
...; This feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series This is an auto-recovery tool...
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..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 24.4cm(9.6in) USB34 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LX RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 5 SB_PWR Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 6 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_3 USB56 USB78 USB910 CLRTC F_PANEL SPEAKER 32Mb...
..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 24.4cm(9.6in) USB34 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LX RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 5 SB_PWR Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 6 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_3 USB56 USB78 USB910 CLRTC F_PANEL SPEAKER 32Mb...
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...the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding ...ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying...
...the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding ...ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying...
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Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to ... time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power...
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to ... time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power...
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... PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 7.... This 9-pin COM1 port is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. By default, this...
... PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 7.... This 9-pin COM1 port is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. By default, this...
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... RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND P8H61-M LX SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LX Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service ...hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LX SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 7. Intel... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 6.
... RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND P8H61-M LX SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LX Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service ...hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LX SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 7. Intel... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series 6.
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...Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to download then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. From the list, select either through...you need to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ...
...Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to download then click Next. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. From the list, select either through...you need to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ...
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...its features. Updating from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LX File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0206 Folder Info ...PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before...
...its features. Updating from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LX File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0206 Folder Info ...PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before...
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... P8H61-M LX PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLX.ROM (for P8H61-M LX) or P8H61MLP.ROM (for the BIOS file. 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...
... P8H61-M LX PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLX.ROM (for P8H61-M LX) or P8H61MLP.ROM (for the BIOS file. 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...
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...://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series...
...://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series...
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... with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX VER: 0206 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 4MB free space to continue.
... with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX VER: 0206 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 4MB free space to continue.
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... and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series At the FreeDOS...
... and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series At the FreeDOS...
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... To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in this section are for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after...
... To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in this section are for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after...
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EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LX BIOS Version : 0206 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory...(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V... BIOS setup program can be changed. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX ...
EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LX BIOS Version : 0206 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory...(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V... BIOS setup program can be changed. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX ...
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... Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults...;←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor...
... Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults...;←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor...
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... for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series A configurable...
... for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series A configurable...
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...appears when you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the ...screen show Installed. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0206 x64 05/16/2011 7.0.4.1197 B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5...
...appears when you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the ...screen show Installed. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0206 x64 05/16/2011 7.0.4.1197 B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5...