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Contents

Safety information

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vi

About this guide

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vii

P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary

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ix

Chapter 1

Product introduction

1.1

Before you proceed

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1-1

1.2

Motherboard overview

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1-2

1.2.1

Placement direction

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1-2

1.2.2

Screw holes

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1-2

1.2.3

Motherboard layout

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1-3

1.2.4

Layout contents

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1-3

1.3

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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1-4

1.3.1

Installing the CPU

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1-4

1.3.2

Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

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1-7

1.3.3

Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

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1-8

1.4

System memory

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1-9

1.4.1

Overview

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1-9

1.4.2

Memory configurations

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1-10

1.4.3

Installing a DIMM

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1-17

1.4.4

Removing a DIMM

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1-17

1.5

Expansion slots

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1-18

1.5.1

Installing an expansion card

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1-18

1.5.2

Configuring an expansion card

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1-18

1.5.3

PCI slot

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1-18

1.5.4

PCI Express x1 slot

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1-18

1.5.5

PCI Express x16 slot

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1-18

1.6

Jumpers

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1-19

1.7

Connectors

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1-20

1.7.1

Rear panel connectors

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1-20

1.7.2

Internal connectors

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1-21

1.8

Software support

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1-27

1.8.1

Installing an operating system

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1-27

1.8.2

Support DVD information

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1-27

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Before you proceed	11
1.2 Motherboard overview	12
1.2.1 Placement direction	12
1.2.2 Screw holes	12
1.2.3 Motherboard layout	13
1.2.4 Layout contents	13
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	14
1.3.1 Installing the CPU	14
1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	17
1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	18
1.4 System memory	19
1.4.1 Overview	19
1.4.2 Memory configurations	20
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM	27
1.4.4 Removing a DIMM	27
1.5 Expansion slots	28
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card	28
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	28
1.5.3 PCI slot	28
1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot	28
1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot	28
1.6 Jumpers	29
1.7 Connectors	30
1.7.1 Rear panel connectors	30
1.7.2 Internal connectors	31
1.8 Software support	37
1.8.1 Installing an operating system	37
1.8.2 Support DVD information	37
Chapter 2	39
BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	40
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	41
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	42
2.2 BIOS setup program	45
2.3 Main menu	49
2.3.1 System Language [English]	49
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	49
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	49
2.3.4 Security	50
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	52
2.4.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]	52
2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]	52
2.4.3 OC Tuner	53
2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control	53
2.4.5 CPU Power Management	53
2.5 Advanced menu	54
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	55
2.5.2 PCH Configuration	57
2.5.3 SATA Configuration	58
2.5.4 System Agent Configuration	59
2.5.5 USB Configuration	59
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	60
2.5.7 APM	61
2.5.8 Network Stack	61
2.6 Monitor menu	62
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	62
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	62
2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	63
2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	63
2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	63
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	64
2.7 Boot menu	65
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	65
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	65
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	65
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	66
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	66
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy]	66
2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority	66
2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities	66
2.7.9 Boot Override	66
2.8 Tools menu	67
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	67
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	67
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	67
2.9 Exit menu	68
Appendices	69
Notices	69

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