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... plus sign (+). These documents are also provided. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Typography...and software updates. 1. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press two or more information Refer to the following ...
... plus sign (+). These documents are also provided. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Typography...and software updates. 1. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press two or more information Refer to the following ...
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...at the back panel) ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Charger ASUS ESD ASUS Low EMI ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution ASUS Fan Xpert (continued on the CPU types; ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest... to support an 8-channel audio output. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. P8H61-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel®...
...at the back panel) ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Charger ASUS ESD ASUS Low EMI ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution ASUS Fan Xpert (continued on the CPU types; ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest... to support an 8-channel audio output. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. P8H61-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel®...
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P8H61-M LX specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green) 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x COM port 1 ...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 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: ...
P8H61-M LX specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green) 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x COM port 1 ...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 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: ...
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...system memory to -point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability. It natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS version. while the Advanced Mode is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that offers a user-friendly interface that automatically ... efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for double speed and bandwidth which means there will be no more intricate system settings. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info...
...system memory to -point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability. It natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS version. while the Advanced Mode is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that offers a user-friendly interface that automatically ... efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for double speed and bandwidth which means there will be no more intricate system settings. 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info...
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... meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB ...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. eliminates the need to energy consumptions...
... meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB ...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. eliminates the need to energy consumptions...
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..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 24.4cm(9.6in) USB34 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LX RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 5 SB_PWR Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 6 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_3 USB56 USB78 USB910 CLRTC F_PANEL SPEAKER 32Mb...
..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 24.4cm(9.6in) USB34 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LX RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 5 SB_PWR Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 6 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_3 USB56 USB78 USB910 CLRTC F_PANEL SPEAKER 32Mb...
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...before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Failure to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover...
...before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Failure to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover...
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...cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After ...• You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps...
...cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61-M LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After ...• You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps...
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... the BIOS setup to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX HD...-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
... the BIOS setup to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX HD...-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
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...BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LX SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LX... Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony...
...BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LX SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LX... Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony...
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...). • This utility is a utility that allows you to complete the installation. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 The ASUS Update main screen appears. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click Update button from ...the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, then click Next....
...). • This utility is a utility that allows you to complete the installation. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 The ASUS Update main screen appears. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click Update button from ...the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, then click Next....
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.... Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Before you to enable it. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LX File Path: ... Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Go to the Tool menu to select...
.... Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Before you to enable it. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LX File Path: ... Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Go to the Tool menu to select...
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...to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to recover BIOS setting. 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 contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. ...
...to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to recover BIOS setting. 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 contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. ...
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...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 in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash... drive in NTFS format. 3. Booting the system in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!...
...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 in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash... drive in NTFS format. 3. Booting the system in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!...
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... than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX VER: 0206 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension...
... than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX VER: 0206 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension...
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... [Esc] Exit 3. Refer to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. Are you to ensure system compatibility and...
... [Esc] Exit 3. Refer to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. Are you to ensure system compatibility and...
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...button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to turn the system ...off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. See section...
...button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to turn the system ...off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. See section...
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...the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. You can...Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LX BIOS Version : 0206 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU ...
...the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Silent mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. You can...Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LX BIOS Version : 0206 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU ...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front ... Opt. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot...
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front ... Opt. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot...
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... are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. A configurable field is a brief description ...Main menu items. The other items on the right side of the field opposite the item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the menu screen are items that do not fit ...
... are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. A configurable field is a brief description ...Main menu items. The other items on the right side of the field opposite the item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the menu screen are items that do not fit ...