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...that you MUST follow to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you need...sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. If you complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself ...
...that you MUST follow to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you need...sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. If you complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself ...
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... - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) ix resolution up to support an 8-channel audio output. Dual independent displays... more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P8H61-M LX2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports ...
... - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) ix resolution up to support an 8-channel audio output. Dual independent displays... more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P8H61-M LX2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports ...
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P8H61-M LX2 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio ..., DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up, WOR by Ring 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) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) * Specifications...
P8H61-M LX2 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio ..., DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up, WOR by Ring 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) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) * Specifications...
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... hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to use .... 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports...
... hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to use .... 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports...
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... turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure due to default values. P8H61-M LX2 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX2 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS...
... turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure due to default values. P8H61-M LX2 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX2 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS...
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...audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. This 15-pin port is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 10. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus...AAFP 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 LX2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX2 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default...
...audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. This 15-pin port is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 10. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus...AAFP 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 LX2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX2 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default...
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... the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LX2 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LX2 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 6. SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA3G_2... GND P8H61-M LX2 SATA3G_4 P8H61-M LX2 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial...
... the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LX2 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LX2 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 6. SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA3G_2... GND P8H61-M LX2 SATA3G_4 P8H61-M LX2 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial...
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... Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows...to launch the AI Suite II utility. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. Place the support DVD ...
... Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows...to launch the AI Suite II utility. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. Place the support DVD ...
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... Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 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 file, then click Next.
... Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 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 file, then click Next.
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... Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press to switch to the Folder Info field....
... Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press to switch to the Folder Info field....
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... format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 This utility also allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted...
... format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 This utility also allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted...
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... than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX2 VER: 0206 DATE: 01/13/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension...
... than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX2 VER: 0206 DATE: 01/13/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension...
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... prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Yes No 4. Select Yes and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA...
... prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Yes No 4. Select Yes and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA...
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... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM. See...
... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM. See...
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...appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Refer to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot ...priority. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LX2 BIOS Version : 0206 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : ...
...appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Refer to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot ...priority. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LX2 BIOS Version : 0206 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : ...
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... of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00....1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for...
... of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00....1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for...
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... are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. To change the value of a field, select it and press to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 A configurable field is highlighted when selected...
... are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. To change the value of a field, select it and press to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 A configurable field is highlighted when selected...
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... you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items...menu screen appears when you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0206 x64 01/13/2011 7.0.4.1197 B3 Stepping CPU ...
... you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items...menu screen appears when you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0206 x64 01/13/2011 7.0.4.1197 B3 Stepping CPU ...
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..., follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 From the Create New Password box...
..., follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 From the Create New Password box...
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...you to become unstable! Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to... ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - Frequency Auto > GPU Boost > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Boot Tool Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the ...
...you to become unstable! Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to... ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - Frequency Auto > GPU Boost > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Boot Tool Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the ...