Asus P8H61-M LX2 manual

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    Motherboard P8H61-M LX2 R2.0[...]

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    ii E7377 First Edition May 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser [...]

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    iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................ vii P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specications summary ............................................ ix Chapter 1 Product introductio[...]

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    iv Contents Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................ 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ................[...]

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    v Contents 2.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-27 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] ......................................... 2-27 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ........................................... 2-27 2.7.3 W ait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] ................................[...]

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    vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all pow[...]

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    vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the supported features of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter provides a de[...]

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    viii Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key . Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key . <K ey 1> + < Ke y2 > + <K ey 3> If you must pr[...]

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    ix P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/ i5 / i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron ® Processors Supports Intel ® 22 nm CPU Supports Intel ® 32 nm CPU * Refer to www . asus.com for CPU support list Chipset Intel ® H61 Express Chipset Memory 2 x DIMM, max. 16GB, [...]

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    x Rear panel ports 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 Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SA T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 24-pin A TX power connector 1 x 4-pin A TX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chas[...]

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    1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Series motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page x for the l[...]

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    ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-2 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard comp[...]

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    1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-19 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin P ANEL) 1-21 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) 1-18 9. Clear RTC RAM[...]

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    ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-4 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® Second Generation processors. • Refer to www .asus.com for Intel ® CPU support list. • Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap [...]

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    1-5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate 4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only . The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and dam[...]

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    ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-6 7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob (C). B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab. 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, e[...]

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    1-7 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA1 155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor , the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly . If you buy a CPU separately [...]

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    ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-8 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector . 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable fro[...]

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    1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent insta[...]

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    ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-10 1.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some mem[...]

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    1-1 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1333 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support 1DIMM 2 DIMMs A-DA TA AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - A-DA TA AD3U1333C2G9 2GB SS A-DA TA 3CCD-1509HNA1 126L - - A-DA TA AM2U139C2P1 2GB SS ADA TA 3CC[...]

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    ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-12 DDR3-1066 MHz capability DDR3-1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support 1DIMM 2DIMMs KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/1G 1GB SS ELPIDA J1 108BDBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 - KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N9/2G 2GB SS Micron IID77 D9LGK - 1.5[...]

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    1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support 1DIMM 2DIMMs RiDA TA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDA TA N/A 9 - RiDA TA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDA T A N/A 9 - SILICON POWER SP001GBL TU133S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG 9 - SILICON POWER SP001GBL TU133S02 1GB SS Elixir N2CB1680[...]

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    ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-14 V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - - 1.5V KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB (3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/ 12GX(XMP) 12GB (3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V KINGSTON KHX1600C9D[...]

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    1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DIMM 2DIMMs A-DA TA AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP) 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.55V-1.75V CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V CORSAIR CMZ8[...]

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    ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-16 DDR3-2200 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (optional) 1DI MM 2DIMMs G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D- 4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC (XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65V GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC (XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-1 1-9-28 1.65V KINGMAX FL[...]

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    1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the D[...]

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    ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-18 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Insta[...]

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    1-19 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup infor[...]

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    ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-20 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications L[...]

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    1-21 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devi[...]

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    ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-22 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin A TX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that you u[...]

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    1-23 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN) Connect the fan cables to the f[...]

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    ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-24 6. Intel ® H61 Serial A T A 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1~4) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SA TA3G_2 SA TA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2[...]

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    1-25 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and[...]

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    ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-26 10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a T rusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security , protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity . The TPM module is purchased separatel[...]

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    1-27 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP / V ista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary . Refer to your OS do[...]

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    ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 1-28[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility . • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Prov[...]

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    2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS ?[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 • This function supports USB ash disks formatted using F A T 32/16 on a single partition only . • 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 allows you to restore the BI[...]

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    2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:>d: D:> 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive). Please select boot [...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. D:>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension Backing up the current BIOS T o backup the current BIOS le using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB ash drive is [...]

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    2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM Update ROM A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit P8H61-M-LX2-R2-ASUS-[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Using the power button , reset button , or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for ref[...]

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    2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode . Y ou can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you [...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode . Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the EZ Mode, click Exit , then select ASUS EZ Mode . Menu bar The [...]

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    2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a subme[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 1 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you with an overview of basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS [...]

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    2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and [...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed . T o set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter&g[...]

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    2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 2.4 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you ins[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 2.4.3 OC T uner OC T uner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Press <Enter> and select OK to start automatic overclocking. Conguration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM ti[...]

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    2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration options: [All] [...]

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    2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU Power Management Conguration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency . Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable [...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 The following three items appear only when you set the Intel(R) Rapid Start T echnology to [Enabled]. Entry on S3 RTC W ake [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [10 Minutes] This item appears only when you set the Ent[...]

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    2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Entry on S3 RTC W ake [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [10 Minutes] This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC W ake to [Enabled] and allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry . Conguration option[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 2.5.4 System Agent Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this function. Graphics Conguration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Conguration options: [A[...]

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    2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices 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 USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB d[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23 2.5.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into of f state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Power On By PCI [Disabled][...]

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    2-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items: 2.6.1 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxx�C/xxx�F] [xxx�C/xxx�F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and mot[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 2.6.3 CPU V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enable[...]

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    2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Conguration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you ena[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled[...]

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    2-28 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [A dv an ce d Mo de ] Sets A[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 2.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ F[...]

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    2-30 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Whe[...]

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    Appendices A-1 Appendices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equi[...]

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    A-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea W arning Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communic[...]

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    Appendices A-3 ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Co[...]

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    A-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 ʳ Conforms to the following s[...]