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... tasks properly, take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the supported features of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter provides a detailed guide to the components when completing a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to yourself when completing a task. About this ... used in this guide To ensure that you complete a task. vii CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to navigating and setting up the BIOS. IMPORTANT: Instructions you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
... tasks properly, take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the supported features of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter provides a detailed guide to the components when completing a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to yourself when completing a task. About this ... used in this guide To ensure that you complete a task. vii CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to navigating and setting up the BIOS. IMPORTANT: Instructions you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
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...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 for Intel® 3rd/2nd...
...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 for Intel® 3rd/2nd...
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... panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM header 1 x S/PDIF-out header 1 x COM header 64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, 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 ...
... panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM header 1 x S/PDIF-out header 1 x COM header 64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, 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 ...
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...documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 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 supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic...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 Failure to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make...
...documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 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 supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic...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 Failure to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make...
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P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ...Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS...then move the jumper again to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure...
P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ...Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS...then move the jumper again to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure...
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...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 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. ...default, this connector, set the item to [AC97]. This 15-pin port is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module cable to [HD]. 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for ...
...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 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. ...default, this connector, set the item to [AC97]. This 15-pin port is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module cable to [HD]. 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for ...
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... BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • Due to [AHCI Mode]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2....0 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2...
... BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • Due to [AHCI Mode]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2....0 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2...
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...traffic, then click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is... available in the optical drive. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. From the list, select ...
...traffic, then click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is... available in the optical drive. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. From the list, select ...
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... Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. b. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet...
... Flash Utility and press to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. b. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet...
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...FAT 32/16 on the system. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to P8H61-M-LX2-R2-ASUS-0402.CAP. • The BIOS file in the removable device to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains... the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD ...
...FAT 32/16 on the system. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to P8H61-M-LX2-R2-ASUS-0402.CAP. • The BIOS file in the removable device to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains... the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD ...
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... USB flash drive. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 NTFS is not supported under a DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Prepare the...
... USB flash drive. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 NTFS is not supported under a DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Prepare the...
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...key to return to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done, press 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 done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. At the FreeDOS ...
...key to return to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done, press 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 done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. At the FreeDOS ...
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... Yes and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Reconnect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Restart your computer. Refer to confirm BIOS update. When BIOS update is done, press to...
... Yes and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Reconnect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Restart your computer. Refer to confirm BIOS update. When BIOS update is done, press to...
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...running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section... and may not exactly match what you see on how to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on your data or system. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the ...
...running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section... and may not exactly match what you see on how to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on your data or system. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the ...
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...boot Silent mode Standard mode Loads optimized device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode, and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview... the devices installed. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when there is an available boot device. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section...
...boot Silent mode Standard mode Loads optimized device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode, and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview... the devices installed. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when there is an available boot device. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section...
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... screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window 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:...the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
... screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window 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:...the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
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... item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Navigation keys At the... the item. Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the ...
... item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Navigation keys At the... the item. Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the ...
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2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set the system time. The Main menu provides you with an overview of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you enter the Advanced Mode of basic system information, and allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set the system time. The Main menu provides you with an overview of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you enter the Advanced Mode of basic system information, and allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
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...the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password,... Jumpers for accessing the system. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have set an administrator password, we...
...the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password,... Jumpers for accessing the system. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have set an administrator password, we...
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... User Password item and press . 2. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13
... User Password item and press . 2. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13