Asus P8H61-M LX PLUS R2 P8H61-M LX PLUS R2 User's Manual - Page 13

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

(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.

1.3.2

ASUS DIGI+VRM

Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU

All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match

digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing

and response efficiently delivering precision power. Accurate delivery

reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Users

can adjust the CPU and its prcoessor graphics (iGPU) voltages for

various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS

tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This proprietary design increases

overclocking headroom to push performance to its full potential.

ASUS EPU

Tap into the world’s first real-time PC power saving chip through a

simple oboard switch or AI Suite II utility.

Get total system-wide energy

optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and

intelligently moderating power consumption.

This also reduces fan noise

and extends component longevity.

1.3.3

Innovative ASUS features

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface

that offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-

only BIOS control to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input.

Users can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness

as their operating system. It natively supports hard drives larger than

2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more

exciting computing than traditional BIOS version. The exclusive EZ Mode

displays frequently-accessed setup info. while the Advanced Mode is

for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate

system settings.

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
P8H61-M LX R2.0 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 ASUS DIGI+VRM	13
1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	16
1.5 Motherboard overview	17
1.5.1 Placement direction	17
1.5.2 Screw holes	17
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	18
1.5.4 Layout contents	18
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	19
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	20
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	23
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	24
1.7 System memory	25
1.7.1 Overview	25
1.7.2 Memory configurations	26
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	33
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	33
1.8 Expansion slots	34
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	34
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	34
1.8.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots	34
1.8.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot	34
1.9 Jumpers	35
1.10 Connectors	36
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	36
1.10.2 Internal connectors	37
1.11 Software support	42
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	42
1.11.2 Support DVD information	42
Chapter 2	43
BIOS information	43
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	43
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	43
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	44
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	45
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	46
2.2 BIOS setup program	48
2.3 Main menu	52
2.3.1 System Language [English]	52
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	52
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	52
2.3.4 Security	52
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	55
2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto]	56
2.4.2 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	56
2.4.3 OC Tuner	56
2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control	56
2.4.5 CPU Power Management	56
2.4.6 DIGI+ VRM	57
2.4.7 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	59
2.4.8 Offset Mode Sign [+]	59
2.4.9 iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	59
2.4.10 iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	59
2.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	59
2.4.12 VCCSA Voltage [Auto]	59
2.4.13 PCH Voltage [Auto]	59
2.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	60
2.5 Advanced menu	60
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	60
2.5.2 PCH Configuration	62
2.5.3 SATA Configuration	63
2.5.4 System Agent Configuration	64
2.5.5 USB Configuration	65
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	65
2.5.7 APM	66
2.5.8 Network Stack	67
2.6 Monitor menu	68
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	68
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	68
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	68
2.6.4 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]	69
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	69
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	69
2.7 Boot menu	70
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	70
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	70
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	70
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	71
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	71
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy]	71
2.7.7 Boot Option Priorities	71
2.7.8 Boot Override	71
2.8 Tools menu	72
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	72
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	72
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	72
2.9 Exit menu	73
Appendices	75
Notices	75

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