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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai...
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P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use ASUS AI Charger ASUS WebStorage ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ...
P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use ASUS AI Charger ASUS WebStorage ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ...
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ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according ...efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series The built-in different geographic regions...
ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according ...efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series The built-in different geographic regions...
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... utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case 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 you to avoid...
... utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case 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 you to avoid...
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...] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Before you to avail all its features. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable...
...] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Before you to avail all its features. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable...
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... reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61MLX3R.CAP (P8H61-M LX3 R2.0) or H61ML3PR.CAP (P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in...
... reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61MLX3R.CAP (P8H61-M LX3 R2.0) or H61ML3PR.CAP (P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in...
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.... Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. The actual utility... into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series
.... Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. The actual utility... into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series
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... the keys to exit BIOS Updater. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 VER: 0303 DATE...
... the keys to exit BIOS Updater. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 VER: 0303 DATE...
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...To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to guide you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after...reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series You can be used under the Exit menu. Do this section are for information on ...
...To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to guide you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after...reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series You can be used under the Exit menu. Do this section are for information on ...
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.... Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS file only coming from one to...
.... Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS file only coming from one to...