Asus P8H61-M LX2 CSM driver and firmware
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... the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or 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 "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
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... information vii About this guide viii P8H61-M LX2 Series specifications summary ix
Chapter 1 Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2
1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-4 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
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...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance ... from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling ...
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... to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage...
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... you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions...
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P8H61-M LX2 Series specifications summary
CPU
Chipset Memory
Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio
USB ASUS unique features
LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
Intel® H61 Express Chipset
2 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR3 1333 / 1066 MHz, ...
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...24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x TPM connector (P8H61-M LX2/CSM only)
32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS
WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up, WOR by Ring
2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD
Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
MicroATX form factor...
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... your retailer. • ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M LX2 and P8H61-M
LX2/CSM two models. The layout varies with models. The layout illustrations in this user manual are for P8H61-M LX2/CSM only.
1.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the...
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... operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, 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.
P8H61-M LX2 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Size
SS/ DS
Crucial...
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... cards that comply with PCI specifications.
1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.
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.../s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4)
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.
GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND
8 0 54@+;5
SATA3G_1
GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1
GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1
GND
SATA3G_2
GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2
GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2
GND
SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4
8 0 54@+;5;)
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... can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact...
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... 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 optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows...
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... the ASUS website at 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.
ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75
Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LX2
File Path: fs0:\ Drive
fs0...
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... motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLX.ROM (for P8H61-M LX2) or P8H61MLXC.ROM (for P8H61-M LX2/CSM).
• 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...
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... disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format.
3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS
Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive...
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... your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability...
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... storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.
Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode].
[Disabled]
Disables the SATA function.
[Enhanced]
Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices...
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... ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
[Force BIOS]
The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence.
[Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]
[Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup...
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... previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure!
• We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version.
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