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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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... when completing a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to navigating and setting up the BIOS. Conventions used throughout this guide This user guide contains the information you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard. •...; Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter provides a detailed guide to complete a task. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: •...
... when completing a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to navigating and setting up the BIOS. Conventions used throughout this guide This user guide contains the information you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard. •...; Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter provides a detailed guide to complete a task. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: •...
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...-language BIOS Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in use - Low EMI Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - P8H61-M LX R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI...
...-language BIOS Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in use - Low EMI Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - P8H61-M LX R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI...
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... Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX R2.0 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to enable more intricate system settings. Users can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with full storage...from the CPU, with accurate input through a simple oboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for various overclocking scenarios, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. It ...
... Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX R2.0 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to enable more intricate system settings. Users can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with full storage...from the CPU, with accurate input through a simple oboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for various overclocking scenarios, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. It ...
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...) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted...
...) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted...
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...19 1-13 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-23 1-24 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-23 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 1 4 18.3cm(7.2in) KBMS DIGI +VRM...RTL 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 ...
...19 1-13 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-23 1-24 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-23 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 1 4 18.3cm(7.2in) KBMS DIGI +VRM...RTL 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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...use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may... card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if required. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ... has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
...use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may... card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if required. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ... has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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... reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. The BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-25 Turn OFF the computer and ... the CLRTC jumper default position. Afterwards, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 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. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure...
... reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. The BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-25 Turn OFF the computer and ... the CLRTC jumper default position. Afterwards, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 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. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure...
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...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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this...want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to support 8-channel audio output. 7. Use a chassis with an HD audio module in the BIOS setup to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible hardware. 10. This...
...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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this...want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to support 8-channel audio output. 7. Use a chassis with an HD audio module in the BIOS setup to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible hardware. 10. This...
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... Windows® XP, there is purchased separately. 1-30 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector,...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 no need to change the SATA type. • To configure the SATA type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > ... AHCI Mode only works on 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 the default SATA type. Please use IDE...
... Windows® XP, there is purchased separately. 1-30 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector,...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 no need to change the SATA type. • To configure the SATA type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > ... AHCI Mode only works on 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 the default SATA type. Please use IDE...
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.... b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either... Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite ...
.... b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either... Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite ...
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... Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through...
... Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through...
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... to the Drive field. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LX PLUS R2.0) • The BIOS file in the removable device to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to H61MLXR2. Press the...
... to the Drive field. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LX PLUS R2.0) • The BIOS file in the removable device to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to H61MLXR2. Press the...
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...Booting the system in a DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using FAT32/ FAT16 on the USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to ... using NTFS. 3. This utility also allows you to update the BIOS in a DOS environment. Do not save them on a single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file as the boot device. The actual utility screens may not ...
...Booting the system in a DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using FAT32/ FAT16 on the USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to ... using NTFS. 3. This utility also allows you to update the BIOS in a DOS environment. Do not save them on a single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file as the boot device. The actual utility screens may not ...
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... prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX R2.0 VER: 0206 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM...
... prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX R2.0 VER: 0206 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM...
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... on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may cause data loss or damage to the system. Entering...; Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 2.9 Exit Menu for information on again. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Switch the system on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
... on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may cause data loss or damage to the system. Entering...; Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 2.9 Exit Menu for information on again. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Switch the system on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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... and 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.... You can change modes by pressing F7 or through the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section� 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, ...
... and 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.... You can change modes by pressing F7 or through the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section� 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, ...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Back button Menu items Menu Bar Configuration fields General help Pop-... as CPU, SATA, and onboard devices For displaying 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
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Back button Menu items Menu Bar Configuration fields General help Pop-... as CPU, SATA, and onboard devices For displaying 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
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...items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for changing values and navigating the BIOS utility are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that is a brief description of options. You cannot select an item that...the menu screen is not user-configurable. To change the value of the screen. Text changes when an item is highlighted when selected. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are displayed on the screen. For example, ...
...items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for changing values and navigating the BIOS utility are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that is a brief description of options. You cannot select an item that...the menu screen is not user-configurable. To change the value of the screen. Text changes when an item is highlighted when selected. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are displayed on the screen. For example, ...
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...allow you to modify or create administrator or user passwords. • If you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 ...BIOS password. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2...
...allow you to modify or create administrator or user passwords. • If you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 ...BIOS password. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2...