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... this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the supported features of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the...
... this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the supported features of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the...
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... Audio CODEC 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS Crash Free BIOS3 ASUS Network iControl ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS GPU Boost (continued on the next page) ix Resolution: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 ...or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Multi-VGA Output...
... Audio CODEC 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS Crash Free BIOS3 ASUS Network iControl ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS GPU Boost (continued on the next page) ix Resolution: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 ...or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Multi-VGA Output...
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... panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM header 1 x S/PDIF-out header 1 x COM header 64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, 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 PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x ...
... panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM header 1 x S/PDIF-out header 1 x COM header 64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, 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 PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x ...
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... with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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...CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 2-3. P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. ...the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and...
...CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 2-3. P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. ...the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and...
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...7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front... 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 R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard...
...7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front... 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 R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard...
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...) This connector is no need to change the SATA type. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. GND...P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or a later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61...
...) This connector is no need to change the SATA type. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. GND...P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or a later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61...
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... with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. 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...
... with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. 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...
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.... Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 b. To update the BIOS using this utility...
.... Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 b. To update the BIOS using this utility...
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...system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to load default BIOS values. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to P8H61-M-LX2-R2-ASUS-0402.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD... may not be the latest version. Press to switch to a USB port. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow ...
...system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to load default BIOS values. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to P8H61-M-LX2-R2-ASUS-0402.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD... may not be the latest version. Press to switch to a USB port. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow ...
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... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using NTFS. 3. This utility also allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. When the Make Disk menu appears...
... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using NTFS. 3. This utility also allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. When the Make Disk menu appears...
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... for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX2 R2 VER: 0402 DATE: 01/13/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any key to return to...
... for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX2 R2 VER: 0402 DATE: 01/13/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any key to return to...
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... version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Are you to update BIOS? Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Restart your computer...
... version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Are you to update BIOS? Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Restart your computer...
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... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on your data or system. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first ...a running operating system can cause damage to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST)....
... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on your data or system. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first ...a running operating system can cause damage to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST)....
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... available only when there is an available boot device. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Displays the CPU/ motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets... Silent mode Standard mode Loads optimized device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section� 2.7 Boot...
... available only when there is an available boot device. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Displays the CPU/ motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets... Silent mode Standard mode Loads optimized device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section� 2.7 Boot...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top ... 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 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...
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top ... 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 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...
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Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. A configurable ... (>) before each item on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu...
Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. A configurable ... (>) before each item on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu...
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Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to set the system time. The Main menu provides you with an overview of basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to set the system time. The Main menu provides you with an overview of basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program.
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... that you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 After you enter the administrator password for information on how to clear the BIOS password. Administrator Password If you set an administrator password: 1. To set a password, these items show the default Not...
... that you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 After you enter the administrator password for information on how to clear the BIOS password. Administrator Password If you set an administrator password: 1. To set a password, these items show the default Not...
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..., you set a user password: 1. To set a password, this item shows Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Select the User Password item and press . 2. After you...
..., you set a user password: 1. To set a password, this item shows Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Select the User Password item and press . 2. After you...