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... * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system...only recognize less than 3GB. P8H61-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Rear panel ports LGA1155...audio output. 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x...
... * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system...only recognize less than 3GB. P8H61-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Rear panel ports LGA1155...audio output. 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x...
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ix P8H61-M LX3 specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin chassis ...1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up 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: 8.9 in x...
ix P8H61-M LX3 specifications summary Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin chassis ...1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up 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: 8.9 in x...
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... 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 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 the optical drive. c.
... 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 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 the optical drive. c.
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... 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS...
... 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS...
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...Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is not supported under DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. Booting .../16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the...
...Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is not supported under DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. Booting .../16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the...
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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 LX3 VER: 0301 DATE: 11/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to the DOS prompt. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). 3. ASUSTek... item number. 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
... with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX3 VER: 0301 DATE: 11/28/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to the DOS prompt. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). 3. ASUSTek... item number. 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3
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... . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Restart your computer. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX3 VER: 0301...
... . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Restart your computer. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX3 VER: 0301...
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... motherboard to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If...
... motherboard to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If...
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... (SPD) information of the setup profile. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Key in the...
... (SPD) information of the setup profile. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Key in the...