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Chapter 2: BIOS information

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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 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.

Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs

with extended CPUID functions.

[Disabled]

Disables this function.

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

[Disabled]

Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).

Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately

and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several

systems.

[Disabled]


Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel

®

SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

[Disabled]

The CPU runs at its default speed.

[Enabled]

The operating system controls the CPU speed.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel

®

Turbo Mode Technology.

[Enabled]

Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific

condition.

[Disabled]


CPU C1E [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to

enable the Enhanced Halt State.

[Disabled]


CPU C3 Report [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Configuration

options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU C6 Report [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Configuration

options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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

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