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  • Asus P8H61-M LX2 CSM R2.0 | User Guide - Page 1
    Motherboard P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series • P8H61-M LX R2.0 • P8H61-M PLUS R2.0
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    service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL from http://support.asus.com/download problems
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    guide vii P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS DIGI+VRM 1-3 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS 10.2 Internal connectors 1-27 1.11 Software support 1-32 iii
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    1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program
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    CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage... 2-27 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 2-27 2.7 Boot menu 2-28 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-28 2.7.2 29 2.8 Tools menu 2-30 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 2-30 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 2-30 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-30 2.9 Exit menu
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    Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi
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    , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips
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    sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation
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    P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series specifications summary CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3/ Pentium® processors Supports 32/22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* *The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 suppport depends on the CPU types. **
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    P8H61-M LX R2.0 specifications 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 shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software
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    ASUS® P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and the latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS ASUS P8H61-M LX 2.0 Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If
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    Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. • DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported as have the latest technology available to them. * PCI 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    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. ASUS BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. It natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full
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    interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatpipe will give causing damage to the computer. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert
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    restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through
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    system 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 R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M LX R2.0 Onboard LED 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    circles in the illustration below. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8H61-M LX R2.0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7
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    EATXPWR RTL 8111E/ 8111F Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 CHA_FAN AUDIO PCIEX16 P8H61-M LX R2.0 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 5 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 ALC (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 1-1 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU / transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard
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    Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU socket LGA1155 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move the load plate is completely lifted. Load lever A B Retention tab Load plate 1-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    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 socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO
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    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. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 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
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    motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M LX R2.0 P8H61-M LX R2.0 CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-M LX R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15
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    , refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 MHz capability DS - Chip NO. Timing - 9-10-9-28 - 9-11-9-28 - - Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • DDR3-2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS
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    10-9-28 - 10-11-10-30 - 9-10-9-28 - 9-9-9-24 - - - - - - Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.50V 1.5V 1.5V 1.5V 1.6V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509A EL1126T - - • • A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DATA 3CCD-1509A EL1126T - - • • A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9
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    . Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C • • • • • • • • • • • • OCZ3P1333LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • (continued on the next page) 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    -C6 N2CB1680AN-C6 U2S24D30TP-13 AM3420803-13H 9 9 7-7-7-20 8-8-8-24 7-7-7-20 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 - DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 1.60V • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.5V • • - • • 1.5V • • - • • - • • - • • - • • - • • - • • - • • 1.5V
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    Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with
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    cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    . The onboard cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. P8H61-M LX R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the
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    Out Mic In - 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out 1-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LX R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LX R2.0 Front panel audio connector
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    your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 3. Speaker . +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER P8H61-M LX R2.0 PIN 1 P8H61-M LX R2.0 Speaker Out Connector 1-28 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports ASUS FanXpert feature. 5. USB connectors that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M LX R2.0 PIN
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    RSATA_TXP3 GND P8H61-M LX R2.0 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LX R2.0 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 . +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M LX R2.0 SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M LX R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-30 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    8. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- Ground Reset P8H61-M LX R2.0 F_PANEL PIN 1 +HD_LED RESET P8H61-M LX R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin
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    . Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 1-32 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    a Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the
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    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. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    BIOS file 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 file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn
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    the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive. NTFS is not supported in a DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS (USB flash drive). Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX R2.0 VER: 0206 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61MLXR2.CAP 4194304 2012-03-16 12:30
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    update the BIOS or configure its settings. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and a brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You 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
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    the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu Bar Configuration fields General help Pop-up window Scroll bar , switching to EZ Mode, and reverting to default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. Navigation keys Instructions for changing values and navigating the BIOS utility are displayed on the lower right-hand corner of the screen. General help At the top right
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    . • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    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 fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select Security and
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    > when prompted to create/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 R2.0
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    2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and
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    ratio and features. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use and Technology item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2
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    The following three items appear only when you set both the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled]. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use / to adjust the value. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use / to adjust the value.
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    interval. DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Manual Mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Power Phase Control overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set monitored. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    Mode] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.9 iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. 2.4.10 [+] [-] iGPU Offset Mode Sign
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    • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    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
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    to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    SATA type. Under Windows® XP, there is no need to change the SATA type. 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
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    disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IGPU Multi-Monitor Allows you to enable or disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for addon VGA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    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
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    AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. 2-24 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    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] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to
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    wish to display the detected speed. 2.6.3 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge
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    display feature. Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2.7.8 Boot Override Click an item to start booting from a selected device
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    of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Profile Status items coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-30 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the Please go to �http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions. A-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX R2.0
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    15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 [email protected] www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone
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    ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Motherboard Model name : P8H61-M LX R2.0, P8H61-M LX PLUS R2 EN 300 330-1 V1.7.1(2010-02) EN 300 330-2 V1.5.1(2010-02) EN 50360:2001 EN 62479: 489-24 V1.5.1(2010-09) EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2(2007-06) EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1(2007-09) EN 301 357
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Motherboard
• P8H61-M LX R2.0
• P8H61-M PLUS R2.0
P8H61-M LX R2.0 Series