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Chapter 2: BIOS information

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S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When

read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning

messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

2.5.5

USB Configuration

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]

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 device is

detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off

feature.

[Disabled]

Disables the function.

2.5.6

Onboard Devices Configuration

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.

[Disabled]

Disables the controller.

The following two items appear only when you set the

HD Audio Controller

item to

[Enabled].

Front Panel Type [HD]

Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-

definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.

[HD]

Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio.

[AC97]

Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97.

SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]

[SPDIF]

Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.

[HDMI]

Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.

Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the Realtek LAN controller.

[Disabled]

Disables the controller.

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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