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... 1-29 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 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 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13...
... 1-29 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 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 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13...
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... 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi P8H61 EVO specifications summary Internal connectors / switches BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional...
... 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi P8H61 EVO specifications summary Internal connectors / switches BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional...
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...RTC data. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-...color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your PC's loading. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to ...
...RTC data. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-...color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your PC's loading. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to ...
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...the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-29 switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory...download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to test one set is not properly installed. P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO MemOK! It...
...the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS P8H61 EVO 1-29 switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory...download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to test one set is not properly installed. P8H61 EVO P8H61 EVO MemOK! It...
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... click Next. c. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the popup menu. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you to avoid...
... click Next. c. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the popup menu. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you to avoid...
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...enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61 EVO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0304 Folder Info ...Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 EVO The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based ...
...enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61 EVO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0304 Folder Info ...Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 EVO The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based ...
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... Info field. 6. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks ...reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. You can cause system boot failure! Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. ...
... Info field. 6. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks ...reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. You can cause system boot failure! Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. ...
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... drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 EVO This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device...
... drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 EVO This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device...
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... alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 EVO VER: 0304 DATE: 03/31/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write...
... alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 EVO VER: 0304 DATE: 03/31/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write...
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... you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 EVO Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure...
... you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 EVO Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure...
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... a running operating system can cause damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu... to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard apply for this option only if you failed to the default value. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program ...
... a running operating system can cause damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu... to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this motherboard apply for this option only if you failed to the default value. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program ...
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...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 update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Advanced Mode Exit ...;y��in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-28 ASUS P8H61 EVO Select an item then press 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 # [Slot X] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD...
...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 update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Advanced Mode Exit ...;y��in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-28 ASUS P8H61 EVO Select an item then press 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 # [Slot X] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD...