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... to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without intent to duly provide complete source code as stated in receipt of this email address). Where the applicable license entitles you . SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...
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... CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.4 System memory 1-9 1.4.1 Overview 1-9 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1-17 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1-17 1.5 Expansion slots 1-18 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-18 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-18 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-18 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-18 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-18 1.6 Jumpers 1-19 1.7 Connectors 1-20 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-21 1.8 Software support 1-27 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.8.2 Support DVD...
... CPU heatsink and fan 1-7 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.4 System memory 1-9 1.4.1 Overview 1-9 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1-17 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1-17 1.5 Expansion slots 1-18 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-18 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-18 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-18 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-18 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-18 1.6 Jumpers 1-19 1.7 Connectors 1-20 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-21 1.8 Software support 1-27 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.8.2 Support DVD...
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... 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 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core™ processors Intel® H61 Express Chipset: 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors - P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket...
... 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 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core™ processors Intel® H61 Express Chipset: 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors - P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket...
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... memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the same version...
... memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the same version...
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... card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Turn on shared slots...
... card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Turn on shared slots...
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... you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at the back of the system chassis. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for details. 3. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module...
... you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at the back of the system chassis. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for details. 3. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module...
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CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These are for USB 2.0 ports. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 4. The USB module cable is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23...
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These are for USB 2.0 ports. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 4. The USB module cable is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23...
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... SATA type. • To configure the SATA type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. • When using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Digital audio connector...
... SATA type. • To configure the SATA type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. • When using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Digital audio connector...
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... an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and...
... an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and...
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... following methods: Updating from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish 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 to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the...
... following methods: Updating from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish 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 to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the...
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... updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to avail all its features. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using...
... updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to avail all its features. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using...
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... a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT 32/16 on the system. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it...
... a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT 32/16 on the system. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it...
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... updating process. The actual utility screen displays may not be the same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. NTFS is not supported under a DOS environment. Do not save them on a single partition. 2. Insert the support DVD into the USB port. 2. 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive formatted using defaults 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater...
... updating process. The actual utility screen displays may not be the same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. NTFS is not supported under a DOS environment. Do not save them on a single partition. 2. Insert the support DVD into the USB port. 2. 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive formatted using defaults 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater...
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... all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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...
... all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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...
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... CPU ratio. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use / to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Press and select OK to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to enable or disable...
... CPU ratio. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use / to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Press and select OK to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to enable or disable...
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... frequency in order to your CPU model. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to adjust the ratio. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Use and keys to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables...
... frequency in order to your CPU model. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to adjust the ratio. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Use and keys to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables...
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... system will try to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows you want to support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. SATA Mode Selection [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 When the item...
... system will try to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows you want to support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. SATA Mode Selection [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 When the item...
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... to change the SATA type. 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. And the memory size for add-on VGA devices. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... to change the SATA type. 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. And the memory size for add-on VGA devices. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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...Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of the Realtek LAN controller. Serial Port...
...Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of the Realtek LAN controller. Serial Port...
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... the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 The following four items appear only when you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Chassis Fan Max. When the chassis temperature...
... the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 The following four items appear only when you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Chassis Fan Max. When the chassis temperature...