ASUS P8H61-M LK R2.0 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Safety information

  6
  • About this guide

    7
  • P8H61-M LK R2.0 specifications summary

    9
  • Package contents

    11
• Product introduction

  13
  • 1.1 Special features

    13
    • 1.1.1 Product highlights

      13
  • 1.2 Before you proceed

    16
  • 1.3 Motherboard overview

    17
    • 1.3.1 Placement direction

      17
      • 1.3.2 Screw holes

        17
      • 1.3.3 Motherboard layout

        18
      • 1.3.4 Layout contents

        18
  • 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

    19
    • 1.4.1 Installing the CPU

      20
      • 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

        22
  • 1.5 System memory

    24
    • 1.5.1 Overview

      24
      • 1.5.2 Memory configurations

        25
      • 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM

        28
      • 1.5.4 Removing a DIMM

        28
  • 1.6 Expansion slots

    29
    • 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card

      29
      • 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card

        29
      • 1.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot

        29
      • 1.6.4 PCI Express x16 slot

        29
  • 1.7 Jumpers

    30
  • 1.8 Connectors

    31
    • 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors

      31
      • 1.8.2 Internal connectors

        32
  • 1.9 Software support

    38
    • 1.9.1 Installing an operating system

      38
      • 1.9.2 Support DVD information

        38
• 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

    44
  • 2.3 Main menu

    48
    • 2.3.1 System Language [English]

      48
      • 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

        48
      • 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

        48
      • 2.3.4 Security

        48
  • 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu

    50
    • 2.4.1 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]

      50
      • 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]

        51
      • 2.4.3 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]

        51
      • 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control

        51
      • 2.4.5 CPU Power Management

        51
  • 2.5 Advanced menu

    53
    • 2.5.1 CPU Configuration

      54
      • 2.5.2 PCH Configuration

        55
      • 2.5.3 SATA Configuration

        56
      • 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration

        56
      • 2.5.5 USB Configuration

        57
      • 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration

        57
      • 2.5.7 APM

        58
      • 2.5.8 Network Stack

        59
  • 2.6 Monitor menu

    59
    • 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

      59
      • 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]

        60
      • 2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

        60
      • 2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

        60
      • 2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

        61
      • 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]

        61
  • 2.7 Boot menu

    62
    • 2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled]

      62
      • 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

        63
      • 2.7.3 Bootup NumLock State [On]

        63
      • 2.7.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

        63
      • 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]

        63
      • 2.7.6 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]

        63
      • 2.7.7 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

        63
      • 2.7.8 Secure Boot

        64
  • 2.8 Tools menu

    66
    • 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

      66
      • 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information

        66
      • 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile

        66
  • 2.9 Exit menu

    67
• Appendices

  69
  • Notices

    69
  • ASUS contact information

    72