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...® VT1708S 6+2-Channel High Definition 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:... may only recognize less than 3GB. Resolution: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz D-SUB with Max. 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 Support:...
...® VT1708S 6+2-Channel High Definition 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:... may only recognize less than 3GB. Resolution: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz D-SUB with Max. 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 Support:...
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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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... 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 cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing...
... 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 cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing...
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...-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. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21...
...-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. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21...
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... Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. 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...
... Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. 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...
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...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 case you wish to download then click Next. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and...to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. b. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the ...
...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 case you wish to download then click Next. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and...to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. b. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the ...
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... you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without ...using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program....
... you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without ...using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program....
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...process. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to a USB port. 3. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to P8H61-M-LX2-R2-ASUS-0402.CAP. • The BIOS file in the removable device to recover BIOS ...settings. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the...
...process. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to a USB port. 3. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to P8H61-M-LX2-R2-ASUS-0402.CAP. • The BIOS file in the removable device to recover BIOS ...settings. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the...
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... or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 NTFS is not supported under a DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the...
... or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 NTFS is not supported under a DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the...
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... the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is 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...
... the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is 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...
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... motherboard to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS ...keys and brief online help to guide you in this section are for this option only if you see on . Do 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 POST: • Press ++ ...
... motherboard to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS ...keys and brief online help to guide you in this section are for this option only if you see on . Do 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 POST: • Press ++ ...
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... corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. Press or use the... USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item ...
... corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. Press or use the... USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item ...
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... PCI Express settings. And the memory size for add-on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. Under Windows® XP, there is no USB device is the default SATA type. PCIEX16 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to use IDE Mode on Windows® XP. • [IDE] ...] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this function. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Please use as the primary boot device. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to...
... PCI Express settings. And the memory size for add-on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. Under Windows® XP, there is no USB device is the default SATA type. PCIEX16 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to use IDE Mode on Windows® XP. • [IDE] ...] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this function. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Please use as the primary boot device. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to...
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...Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you set the serial port configuration. IRQ=3] 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD... 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 operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the...
...Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you set the serial port configuration. IRQ=3] 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD... 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 operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the...
