Asus P8H61-M PLUS R2.0 manual

Motherboard • P8H61-M LX R2.0 • P8H61-M PLUS R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series[...]

ii E7241 First Edition April 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 purchase[...]

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

iv Contents 1.1 1.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-32 1.1 1.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-32 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility .................................[...]

v Contents 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 2-23 2.5.7 APM .............................................................................. 2-24 2.5.8 Network Stack ............................................................... 2-25 2.6 Monitor menu ............................................................[...]

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[...]

vii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. 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 [...]

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[...]

ix P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3/ Pentium ® processors Supports 32/22nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0* *The Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 suppport depends on the CPU types. **Refer[...]

x * Specications are subject to change without notice. P8H61-M LX R2.0 specications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+VRM - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU - ASUS 3+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the top n[...]

1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1 155 Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core[...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-2 Intel ® H61 Express Chipset The Intel ® H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1 155 socket Intel ® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stabili[...]

1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX R2.0 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability , improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity . 1.3.2 ASUS DIGI+VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU All-new[...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-4 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allo[...]

1-5 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS le using the bundled support DVD or USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based uti[...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal ob[...]

1-7 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts before installing the motherboard. 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 components. 1.5.1 Pla[...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 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) 1-23 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F-P ANEL) 1-25 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) 1-22 8. Speaker connector (4-pi[...]

1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socke[...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab. A B Load leve[...]

1-1 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only . PnP cap 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 damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 5. Position the CPU over the socket,[...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-12 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.[...]

1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 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[...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-14 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 . 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable fro[...]

1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 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 installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better perfor[...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-16 • 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 memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. T o operate at the vendor-marked [...]

1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction (continued on the next page) P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB(2GB x 4) SS - - 10-12-10-27 1.65V • • G.SKILL F3-192[...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-18 (continued on the next page) DDR3-2000 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65V • • G.SKILL F3-16000C[...]

1-19 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs A-DA TA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DA TA 3CCD-1509A EL1 126T - - • • A-DA TA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DA TA 3CCD-1509A EL1 126T - - • • A-DA TA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) [...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-20 DDR3-1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs A-Data AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • • A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • A-Data AD31333002GOU 2GB DS A-Data AD30908C8D-15[...]

1-21 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs OCZ OCZ3X1333L V6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-20 1.60V • • OCZ OCZ3G1333L V8GK 8GB(2x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • • OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9L V8GK 8GB(2x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-[...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-22 DDR3-1066 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V[...]

1-23 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 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[...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-24 1.8 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. 1.8.1 Instal[...]

1-25 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 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 cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information [...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-26 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Mouse (Green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer , a scanner, or other device. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN). Refer to the table below for the LAN port LE[...]

1-27 Chapter 1: Product introduction Use a chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. Video Gra[...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-28 • 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 us[...]

1-29 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[...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-30 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. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or a later version before using Serial A T A hard disk drives. • Due to H61[...]

1-31 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[...]

ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 1-32 1.1 1 Software support 1.1 1.1 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 documenta[...]

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[...]

2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX 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 . The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from le, then click Next . b.[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 • Before using this utility , rename the BIOS le in the removable device to H61MLXR2. CAP (for P8H61-M LX R2.0) or H61MLPR2.CAP (for P8H61-M LX PLUS R2.0) • The BIOS le in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • This function s[...]

2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in a DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only . The actual utility screens may n[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 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 H61MLXR2.CAP 4[...]

2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Using the power button , reset button , or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force the PC to reboot may cause data loss or damage to the system. We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only , a[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode . Y ou can change modes by pressing F7 or through 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[...]

2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 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 menu ba[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 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. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before [...]

2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 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 an overview of the 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 language [...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 1 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. User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user pas[...]

2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 T o set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. 3. Conrm the password when prompted. T o change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Passwor[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 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 y[...]

2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.4.2 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled] and allows you to select the EPU power saving mode. Conguration options: [A[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 The following three items appear only when you set both the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep T echnology and T urbo Mode items to [Enabled]. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value. Short Duration Power Limit[...]

2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . The thermal conditions should be monitored. Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. Conguration opt[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 2.4.10 iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] T o offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] T o offset the voltage by a negative value. 2.4.9 iGPU V oltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a xed iGPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. 2.4.7 CPU V oltage [Offset Mode] [Manual[...]

2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 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. 2.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information th[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency . Use <+> and <-> keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to thrott[...]

2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 2.5.2 PCH Conguration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event T imer . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Virtualiza[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 SA T A Mode Selection [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [Disabled] Disables the SA T A function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SA T A hard disk driv[...]

2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 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 Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from IGFX or PEG graphic devices. Conguration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG][...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23 2.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled[...]

2-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 Serial Port Conguration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguration. Serial Port [Enabled] Al low s yo u t o e nab le or di sabl e t he ser ial por t ( COM ). Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Co[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 2.5.8 Network Stack Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disable Link] [Enable] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Ctrl-Esc] [...]

2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 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 motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard h[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 2.6.4 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable[...]

2-28 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 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] Disab[...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 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 ] [...]

2-30 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 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 Flash 2 [...]

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-31 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 menu[...]

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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[...]

A-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX 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 Communica[...]

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[...]

A-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0 EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWA N R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatu[...]