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... 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 for Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/ i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron®...
... 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 for Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/ i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron®...
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...features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Combo port 1 x DVI 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio Jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1..., 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 19.82 cm) * Specifications are subject...
...features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Combo port 1 x DVI 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio Jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1..., 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 19.82 cm) * Specifications are subject...
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...making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI...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 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components...
...making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI...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 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components...
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...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. This 15-pin port is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 3...
...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. This 15-pin port is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 3...
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... fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors...
... fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors...
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...XX to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that 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 allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Place the ...Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Select...
...XX to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that 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 allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Place the ...Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Select...
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... the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Always update the utility to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash...
... the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Always update the utility to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash...
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... system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The system requires you to P8H61-M-LX2-R2-ASUS-0402.CAP. • ...The BIOS file in the removable device to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that ...
... system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The system requires you to P8H61-M-LX2-R2-ASUS-0402.CAP. • ...The BIOS file in the removable device to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that ...
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... system in a DOS environment. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to copy the current BIOS file for reference only. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. At the...
... system in a DOS environment. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to copy the current BIOS file for reference only. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. At the...
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...key to return to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has at least 4MB free space to the DOS prompt. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename]... any user-assigned name with no more than eight alphanumeric characters 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 any key to continue. ...
...key to return to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has at least 4MB free space to the DOS prompt. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename]... any user-assigned name with no more than eight alphanumeric characters 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 any key to continue. ...
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... the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for this motherboard. • Connect a USB mouse if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS... Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend you always shut down the system properly from a running operating ...
... the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for this motherboard. • Connect a USB mouse if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS... Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend you always shut down the system properly from a running operating ...
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... the item and press . You cannot select an item that is a brief description of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu ... help At the top right corner of the selected item. A configurable field is user-configurable, you can change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 To change the settings. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. Submenu items A greater than...
... the item and press . You cannot select an item that is a brief description of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu ... help At the top right corner of the selected item. A configurable field is user-configurable, you can change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 To change the settings. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. Submenu items A greater than...
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...graphics device's multi-monitor support for internal graphics device will keep 64MB. And the memory size for add-on VGA devices. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows...iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this function. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 Please use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [...
...graphics device's multi-monitor support for internal graphics device will keep 64MB. And the memory size for add-on VGA devices. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows...iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this function. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 Please use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [...
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... 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. ... menu allow you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of USB devices at startup. IRQ=4] Allows you to set the serial port configuration. IRQ=3] 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on the audio standard that the front panel audio module ...
... 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. ... menu allow you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of USB devices at startup. IRQ=4] Allows you to set the serial port configuration. IRQ=3] 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on the audio standard that the front panel audio module ...