Asus P8H61-M LX User Manual
Asus P8H61-M LX Manual
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P8H61-M LX Series • P8H61-M LX • P8H61-M LX PLUS Motherboard -
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... OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH ... 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and .... If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code... -
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8H61-M LX Series specifications summary...ix Chapter... Package contents...1-1 Special features...1-1 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights...1-1 Innovative ASUS features...1-2 Product introduction 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed...1-5 ... -
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......1-26 1.11.1 1.11.2 Installing an operating system...1-26 Support DVD information...1-26 Chapter 2: 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2...2.1.4 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility...2-3 ASUS BIOS Updater...2-4 BIOS ... -
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..., 12V Voltage...2-23 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]...2-23 Bootup NumLock State...]...2-24 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]...2-25 Setup Mode [EZ Mode... Option Priorities...2-25 Boot Override...2-25 ASUS EZ Flash Utility...2-26... SPD Information...2-26 ASUS O.C. Profile...2-26 Monitor menu...2-22 Boot menu... -
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...not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio ...complies with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback ... materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling ... -
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..., we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.... try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety... the product on a stable surface. If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified... -
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... information to help you complete a task. Where to find more information 1. 2. ASUS websites Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product .... If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ -
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P8H61-M LX Series specifications summary CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation... once the DIMMs are available in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors... with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. Intel® H61... -
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...„¢ ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Exclusive ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter ... LPT port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel Internal connectors/ 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors ... -
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... technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing ...-M LX Series motherboards include P8H61-M LX PLUS and P8H61-M LX two models. .../ Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 /... -
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... High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-... scrolling. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the smoothness of their operating system. Quick ... and setup sharing is facilitate by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. The exclusive EZ Mode ... -
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... northbridge chipset. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish Heatsink will give users an extremely ... any USB peripherals-causing damage to the computer. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage ... radiation to prevent discharge spread. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you ... -
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...allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash ... requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and... footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series... -
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... and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8H61-M LX ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off P8H61-M LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: ... -
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... to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Screw holes Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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...Lithium Cell CMOS Power LGA1155 2 AUDIO PCIEX16 RTL 8111E P8H61-M LX PCIEX1_1 5 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 6 PCIEX1_3 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 USB910 CLRTC F_PANEL 32Mb BIOS AAFP SPEAKER 12 11 10 9 8 7... -
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...PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if ...related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)...CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU socket LGA1155... -
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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. PnP cap 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the ... -
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... then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob (C). A B C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab. 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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1.6.2 The Intel® LGA1155 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, ensure that you use ... -
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... to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring ...from the motherboard. A A B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B A B B A 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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... with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B P8H61-M LX Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 -
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... P8H61-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors ... 9GF22D9KPT 9HF22D9KPT Timing Voltage 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B 1.35V(low voltage) • • 1.35V(low voltage) • • 1.5V • • 1.5V • • 1.5V 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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...KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A J1108BDBG-DJ-F H5TQ2G83AFRH9C J1108BDBG-DJ-F D1288JPNDPLD9U J1108BDSE-DJ-F J2108BCSE-DJ-F H5TQ2G83AFR OJD12D9LGQ 9FF22D9KPT OJD12D9LGK 9KF27D9KPT OLD22D9LGK Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... -
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...inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the... one pair of dualchannel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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... seated. 3 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 1. To remove a DIMM: Removing a DIMM Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2 1 1 ... -
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... PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need... card inoperable. Configuring an expansion card 1.8.3 1.8.4 This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, ...Express 2.0 x1 slots PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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... Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Jumpers CLRTC P8H61-M LX 1 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M ...Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when .... Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. ... -
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... Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio ... AAFP PIN 1 PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy... this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to ... -
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... Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P8H61-M LX ATX power connectors • For a fully configured ... Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-...+5V GND GND Speaker Out GND GND SPEAKER ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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... (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) CHA_FAN P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX CPU connectors Do not ... place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) .... These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB ... -
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... RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M LX P8H61-M LX Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ...plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration ... -
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8. This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED PWR BTN System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) F_PANEL P8H61-M LX HD_LED P8H61-M LX System panel connector • This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to... -
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... better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the ... to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time .... Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 1-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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...an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS .... Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this ... -
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...a. b. Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.... [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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... Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/...into P8H61MLX.ROM (for P8H61-M LX) or P8H61MLP.ROM (for P8H61-M LX PLUS). ASUS CrashFree ... drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. The utility automatically ... -
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... save them on the USB flash drive. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save ...BIOS Updater to the USB port. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the ... (USB flash drive). Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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... for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS ..., press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX VER: 0206 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: ... -
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... /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS ...? Yes No 4. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to exit BIOS ... drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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... keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS... see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ...if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes ... -
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... then select Advanced Mode. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to ... 2.7 Boot menu for details. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to display all fan ...chassis fan speed EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode P8H61-M LX BIOS Version : 0206 Exits ... -
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... provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the ... the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items ... bar Configuration fields General help Exit EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Back Ai ... -
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... help At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the ... highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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... appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides ...:15] Administrator 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options:.... • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time... -
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.... Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3..../confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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... DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode The Ai Tweaker ... may be optimized depending on the system loading. [Manual] The input value is the optimal iGPU frequency. ... depending on the system loading. iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 -
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... CPU ratio and features. CPU Ratio [Auto] CPU Power Management Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use and keys or ...three items appear only when you set both the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled]. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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...2.4.10 2.4.11 Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.735V to 1.685V with a 0.005V interval. Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 1.90V with a 0.1V interval. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 VCCIO Voltage [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] -
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... values can cause the system to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai... items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may...different due to the CPU you installed. CPU Configuration 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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.... [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt ... or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 -
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...disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support for add-on VGA devices. And the memory ...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices....Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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...item shows None. USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enables the ...(OS). The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. Allows the system to detect the... audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio ... -
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... AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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...] Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 -
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2.6 Monitor menu EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power... Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage Anti Surge Support +34ºC / +93ºF 2213 RPM N/A Enabled 600 ...the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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...] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters... appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the ...Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23 -
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... ROM Drive BBS Priorities On Enabled Enabled Force BIOS EZ Mode Select the keyboard NumLock state SATA:... Screen Logo [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Post Report [5 sec]...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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... to do so. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] 2.7.5 [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the ... Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] ... boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in ... -
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... show Not Installed if no profile is created. ASUS O.C. Profile Save to Profile Allows you to save... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that...the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series -
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... items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to... Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem...appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to ... -
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....com.tw www.asus.com.tw +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-510...fax Online support Address Fax Web site Online contact ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Technical Support Telephone (Component) Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) ... -
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...RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-...following apparatus: Product name : Model name : Asus Computer International Address: conform with the essential ...Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8H61-M LX, P8H61-M LX PLUS Conforms to the following specifications:...