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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M-E specifications summary ix Package contents...xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard ... 1-27 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M-E specifications summary ix Package contents...xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard ... 1-27 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 iii
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... may have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. vii Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change...
... may have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. vii Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change...
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H61M-E specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x ... Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM...
H61M-E specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x ... Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM...
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ASUS H61M-E 1-3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your PC's loading. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based...
ASUS H61M-E 1-3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your PC's loading. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based...
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... to launch the AI Suite II utility. 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 update the BIOS using this utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-E 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs...
... to launch the AI Suite II utility. 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 update the BIOS using this utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-E 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs...
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...BIOS update process. b. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS... EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB...
...BIOS update process. b. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS... EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB...
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... enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS H61M-E 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You...
... enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS H61M-E 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You...
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2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. The ... screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3.
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. The ... screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3.
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Select Yes and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS H61M-E 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the...
Select Yes and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS H61M-E 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the...
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...Exit Menu for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the ...operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
...Exit Menu for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the ...operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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... driver add-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to 10 seconds. ASUS H61M-E 2-27 You can only execute the POST delay time during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will only work under normal... [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Sets the power-on devices for the F1 key to be forced to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security...
... driver add-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to 10 seconds. ASUS H61M-E 2-27 You can only execute the POST delay time during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will only work under normal... [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Sets the power-on devices for the F1 key to be forced to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security...
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...options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure!... • We recommend that you to configure options for special functions. Key in the BIOS Flash. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to ...
...options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure!... • We recommend that you to configure options for special functions. Key in the BIOS Flash. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to ...