User ManualTable of ContentsSafety information6About this guide6P8H61-I LX R2.0 specifications summary8Chapter 111Product introduction111.1 Before you proceed111.2 Motherboard overview121.2.1 Placement direction121.2.2 Screw holes121.2.3 Motherboard layout131.2.4 Layout contents131.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)141.3.1 Installing the CPU151.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan171.4 System memory191.4.1 Overview191.4.2 Memory configurations201.4.3 Installing a DIMM241.4.4 Removing a DIMM241.5 Expansion slots251.5.1 Installing an expansion card251.5.2 Configuring an expansion card251.5.3 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot251.6 Jumpers261.7 Connectors271.7.1 Rear panel connectors271.7.2 Internal connectors281.8 Software support331.8.1 Installing an operating system331.8.2 Support DVD information33Chapter 235BIOS information352.1 Managing and updating your BIOS352.1.1 ASUS Update utility352.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2362.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility372.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater382.2 BIOS setup program402.3 Main menu442.3.1 System Language [English]442.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]442.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]442.3.4 Security442.4 Ai Tweaker menu462.4.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled].462.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]472.4.3 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]472.4.4 GPU Boost [OK]472.4.5 DRAM Timing Control472.4.6 CPU Power Management472.5 Advanced menu492.5.1 CPU Configuration492.5.2 PCH Configuration512.5.3 SATA Configuration522.5.4 System Agent Configuration522.5.5 USB Configuration532.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration532.5.7 APM542.5.8 Network Stack542.6 Monitor menu552.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]552.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]552.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage552.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]562.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]562.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled]572.7 Boot menu582.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]582.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]582.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]582.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]592.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]592.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy]592.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]592.7.8 Boot Option Priorities592.7.9 Boot Override592.8 Tools menu602.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility602.8.2 ASUS SPD Information602.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile602.9 Exit menu61Appendices63Notices63Size: 2.18 MBPages: 66Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsSafety information6About this guide6P8H61-I LX R2.0 specifications summary8Chapter 111Product introduction111.1 Before you proceed111.2 Motherboard overview121.2.1 Placement direction121.2.2 Screw holes121.2.3 Motherboard layout131.2.4 Layout contents131.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)141.3.1 Installing the CPU141.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan171.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan181.4 System memory191.4.1 Overview191.4.2 Memory configurations201.4.3 Installing a DIMM241.4.4 Removing a DIMM241.5 Expansion slots251.5.1 Installing an expansion card251.5.2 Configuring an expansion card251.5.3 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot251.6 Jumpers261.7 Connectors271.7.1 Rear panel connectors271.7.2 Internal connectors281.8 Software support331.8.1 Installing an operating system331.8.2 Support DVD information33Chapter 235BIOS information352.1 Managing and updating your BIOS352.1.1 ASUS Update utility352.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2362.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility372.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater382.2 BIOS setup program402.3 Main menu442.3.1 System Language [English]442.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]442.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]442.3.4 Security442.4 Ai Tweaker menu462.4.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled].462.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]472.4.3 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]472.4.4 GPU Boost [OK]472.4.5 DRAM Timing Control472.4.6 CPU Power Management472.5 Advanced menu492.5.1 CPU Configuration492.5.2 PCH Configuration512.5.3 SATA Configuration522.5.4 System Agent Configuration522.5.5 USB Configuration532.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration532.5.7 APM542.5.8 Network Stack542.6 Monitor menu552.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]552.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]552.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage552.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]562.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]562.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled]572.7 Boot menu582.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]582.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]582.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]582.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]592.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]592.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy]592.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]592.7.8 Boot Option Priorities592.7.9 Boot Override592.8 Tools menu602.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility602.8.2 ASUS SPD Information602.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile602.9 Exit menu61Appendices63Notices63Size: 2.33 MBPages: 66Language: EnglishOpen manual
