ASUS p8h61-m lx2-csm User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Notices

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  • Safety information

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  • About this guide

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  • P8H61-M LX2 Series specifications summary

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• Chapter 1

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• Product introduction

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  • 1.1 Before you proceed

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  • 1.2 Motherboard overview

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    • 1.2.1 Placement direction

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    • 1.2.2 Screw holes

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    • 1.2.3 Motherboard layout

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    • 1.2.4 Layout contents

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  • 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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    • 1.3.1 Installing the CPU

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    • 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

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    • 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

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  • 1.4 System memory

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    • 1.4.1 Overview

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    • 1.4.2 Memory configurations

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    • 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM

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    • 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM

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  • 1.5 Expansion slots

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    • 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card

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    • 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card

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    • 1.5.3 PCI slot

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    • 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot

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    • 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot

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  • 1.6 Jumpers

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  • 1.7 Connectors

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    • 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors

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    • 1.7.2 Internal connectors

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  • 1.8 Software support

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    • 1.8.1 Installing an operating system

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    • 1.8.2 Support DVD information

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• Chapter 2

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• BIOS information

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  • 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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    • 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility

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    • 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

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    • 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

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    • 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

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  • 2.2 BIOS setup program

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  • 2.3 Main menu

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    • 2.3.1 System Language [English]

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

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    • 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

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    • 2.3.4 Security

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  • 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu

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    • 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto]

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    • 2.4.2 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]

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    • 2.4.3 GPU Boost [OK]

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    • 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control

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    • 2.4.5 CPU Power Management

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  • 2.5 Advanced menu

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    • 2.5.1 CPU Configuration

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    • 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration

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    • 2.5.3 PCH Configuration

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    • 2.5.4 SATA Configuration

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    • 2.5.5 USB Configuration

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    • 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration

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    • 2.5.7 APM

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  • 2.6 Monitor menu

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

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

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    • 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

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    • 2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

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    • 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

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    • 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]

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  • 2.7 Boot menu

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    • 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]

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    • 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

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    • 2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

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    • 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]

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    • 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]

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    • 2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities

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    • 2.7.7 Boot Override

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  • 2.8 Tools menu

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    • 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility

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    • 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information

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    • 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile

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  • 2.9 Exit menu

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