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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 file, then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 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 file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LX File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0206 Folder Info 05/16/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 05/16/2011 P8H61MLX.ROM File Info MODEL: 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 Series

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P8H61-M LX Series specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	12
1.4 Before you proceed	15
1.5 Motherboard overview	16
1.5.1 Placement direction	16
1.5.2 Screw holes	16
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	17
1.5.4 Layout contents	17
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	18
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	18
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	21
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	22
1.7 System memory	23
1.7.1 Overview	23
1.7.2 Memory configurations	24
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	27
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	27
1.8 Expansion slots	28
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	28
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	28
1.8.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots	28
1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot	28
1.9 Jumpers	29
1.10 Connectors	30
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	30
1.10.2 Internal connectors	31
1.11 Software support	36
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	36
1.11.2 Support DVD information	36
Chapter 2	37
BIOS information	37
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	37
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	37
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	38
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	39
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	40
2.2 BIOS setup program	43
2.3 Main menu	47
2.3.1 System Language [English]	47
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	47
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	47
2.3.4 Security	47
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	49
2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto]	49
2.4.2 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]	49
2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	50
2.4.4 GPU Boost [OK]	50
2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control	50
2.4.6 CPU Power Management	50
2.4.7 iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	51
2.4.8 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	51
2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	51
2.4.10 VCCIO Voltage [Auto]	51
2.4.11 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	51
2.4.12 PCH Voltage [Auto]	52
2.5 Advanced menu	52
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	52
2.5.2 System Agent Configuration	54
2.5.3 PCH Configuration	54
2.5.4 SATA Configuration	54
2.5.5 USB Configuration	55
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	55
2.5.7 APM	56
2.6 Monitor menu	58
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	58
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	58
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	58
2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	59
2.6.5 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	59
2.7 Boot menu	60
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	60
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	60
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	60
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	61
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	61
2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities	61
2.7.7 Boot Override	61
2.8 Tools menu	62
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	62
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	62
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	62