Motherboard P8H61-M LX2 R2.
E7377 First Edition May 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Safety information....................................................................................... vi About this guide......................................................................................... vii P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary............................................. ix Chapter 1 1.1 1.2 Motherboard overview.................................................................. 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction.........................................................
Contents Chapter 2 2.1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility......................................................... 2-1 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility....................................... 2-3 2.1.2 2.2 2.3 2.1.4 2.3.1 System Language [English]............................................2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]...................................................2-11 2.3.4 Security.......................................................................... 2-12 2.4.
Contents 2.7 Boot menu................................................................................... 2-27 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On].......................................... 2-27 2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]........................................ 2-27 2.7.2 2.7.4 2.7.5 2.7.6 2.7.7 2.7.8 2.8 2.7.9 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]............................ 2-28 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]..................................................
Safety information Electrical safety • • • • • • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information 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.
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 added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/ i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU * Refer to www. asus.com for CPU support list Intel® H61 Express Chipset 2 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2100 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.
Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Combo port 1 x DVI 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio Jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.
Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you 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 page x for the list of accessories. • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. 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. 1.2.1 Placement direction 1.2.2 Screw holes When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 19.8cm(7.8in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EPU 5 DVI TPM 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN_USB12 Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN 2 EATXPWR USB34 DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LGA1155 VGA ATX12V AUDIO SATA3G_1 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111F 6 SATA3G_2 PCIEX1_1 Super I/O P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 PCIEX1_2 8Mb BIOS Intel® H61 asmedia ASM1083 SATA3G_3 SB_PWR PCI1 VIA VT1708S SPDIF_OUT AAFP USB910 13 12 SATA3G_4 CLRTC F_PANEL COM1 14 1.
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Second Generation processors. • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. • Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate 4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. PnP cap 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7.
1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU.
DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
DDR3-1333 MHz capability SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage SS SS SS SS DS DS DS DS DS ELPIDA Hynix Micron ELPIDA ELPIDA KTC ELPIDA KTC KINGSTON J1108BDBG-DJ-F H5TQ2G83AFRH9C IID77 D9LGK J2108BCSE-DJ-F J1108BFBG-DJ-F D1288JPNDPLD9U J1108BDSE-DJ-F D1288JEMFNGD9U D1288JPSFPGD9U 9 9 9 9 9 - 1.5V 1.5V 1.5V 1.5V 1.5V 1.5V 1.5V 1.5V DS - - 7 1.65V DS - - 9 XMP 1.
DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor RiDATA RiDATA SILICON POWER SILICON POWER Silicon Power SILICON POWER Silicon Power TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS UMAX WINTEC Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
DDR3-1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size Chip Chip Brand NO. SS/DS 2GB 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 2GB) 8GB(2 x CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 4GB) F3-14900CL9Q16GB ( 4GB G.SKILL 16GBZL(XMP1.3) x4 ) F3-14900CL10Q264GB ( G.SKILL 64GBZLD(XMP1.3) 8GBx 8 ) 8GB(2 x G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP) 4GB) G.
DDR3-2200 MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX Chip Brand Chip NO. Part No. Size SS/DS Timing Voltage F3-17600CL8D4GBPS(XMP) GET34GB2200C9DC (XMP) GET38GB2200C9ADC (XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJAAFEIS(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KHA EEIH(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 2GB DS - DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V - 9-10-9-28 4GB DS 1.65V - - 9-11-9-28 2GB 1.65V DS - - - 4GB (2 x 2GB) 4GB (2 x2GB) - DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V Timing Voltage - - 1.
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. DIMM notch 1 1 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1 2 CLRTC 2 3 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 3 4 2 10 9 8 5 6 7 1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I. 10. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6.
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. GND GND +12V DC +12V DC EATX12V P8H61-M LX2 R2.
4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 CPU connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/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. SATA3G_2 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND 6. P8H61-M LX2 R2.
8. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LEDGround Reset F_PANEL P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 HD_LED RESET P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 System panel connector • • • • 9. System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 PCICLK FRAME PCIRST# LAD3 +3V LAD0 SMBSCL +3VSB GND SB_SUS_STAT GND PWROWN LAD2 LAD1 GND SMBSDA SERIRQ GPIO RESET P8H61-M LX2 R2.
1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
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Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, 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).
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility.
3. 4. 5. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . Press to switch to the Folder Info field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT 32/16 on a single partition only.
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in a DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file for use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be the same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition.
Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has at least 4MB free space to save the file. 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned name with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. 2.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX2 R2 VER: 0402 DATE: 01/13/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ P8H61-M-LX2-R2-ASUS-0402.CAP 2012-01-11 17:30:48 A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 3.
2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, and boot device priority.
Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen.
2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you with an overview of basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Español] [русский] Allows you to set the system date.
2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed.
User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . To change a user password: 1. 2. 3. 4.
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU Turbo-Mode speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.
2.4.3 OC Tuner 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Press and select OK to start automatic overclocking. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press .
Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.
2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. Scroll down to display the following items: Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function.
CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. 2.5.2 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.
Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [10 Minutes] This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry.
• 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 is no need to change the SATA type. 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. Disables this function. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.6 Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature.
2.5.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] [Power Off] [Last State] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Power On By PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCI devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCI devices to generate a wake event.
2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items: 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature ������������� [xxxºC/xxxºF] 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.
2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [On] [Off] [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Enables the full screen logo display feature. Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.
2.7.4 [Force BIOS] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. 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] 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy] 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.
2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] 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.
2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load the default values.
Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions 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.
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A-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Date : Signature : Representative Person’s Name : May , 2012 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
