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.... Copies of these licenses are included in this product. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other additional data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or...
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Safety information vi About this guide vii P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 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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... possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct...
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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 supported features of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter provides a detailed guide to navigating and setting up the BIOS.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that...
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Where to find more information
Refer to the following 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, such as warranty flyers, that may have been ...
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... user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List)
Multi-VGA Output Support: DVI-D and D-SUB Ports DVI with Max. Resolution: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz D-SUB with Max. Resolution: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot
* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core™ processors
Intel® H61 Express Chipset: 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb...
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... 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM header 1 x S/PDIF-out header 1 x COM header
64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, 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 PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
uATX form...
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... for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Series motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to...power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
SB_PWR
P8H61-M LX2 R2.0
ON
OFF
Standby Power Powered Off
P8H61-M LX2 R2...
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... Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.
• Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs...
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... drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.5.3 PCI slot
The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network...
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... RSATA_RXP2
GND
SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4
P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 SATA connectors
• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or a later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
• Due to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP.
• [IDE] is the default SATA type. Under Windows® XP, there...
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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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..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in 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 optical drive. The Drivers menu appears...
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Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from 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.
2-2
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... in the removable device to P8H61-M-LX2-R2-ASUS-0402.CAP.
• 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 on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive or connect the USB flash drive that
contains the BIOS file to a USB port. 3. The utility...
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... disk drive or USB flash drive formatted using NTFS.
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 into 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...
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... you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
• Connect a USB mouse 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. Select the...
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... BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.
SATA Mode Selection [IDE Mode]
Allows you to set the SATA configuration.
[Disabled]
Disables the SATA function.
[IDE Mode]
Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as
Parallel ATA physical storage devices...
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... system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST.
2.7.9 Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.
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...] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.
For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2.
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1]
Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2]
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
The Setup Profile Status...