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1.5 Motherboard overview Study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits before installing the motherboard. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Secure the motherboard to the chassis using six screws as indicated by the 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

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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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.5

Motherboard overview

Study the conﬁguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ﬁts before installing

the motherboard.

Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.5.1

Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct

orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in

the image below.

1.5.2

Screw holes

Secure the motherboard to the chassis using six screws as indicated by the 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

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