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... viii CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. NOTE: Tips and additional information to ... This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you...
... viii CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. NOTE: Tips and additional information to ... This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you...
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...BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Charger ASUS ESD ASUS Low EMI ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) ASUS... 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
...BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Charger ASUS ESD ASUS Low EMI ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LX PLUS only) ASUS... 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
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... failure. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. This is a utility that allows you to open the system chassis and ... hangs due to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for...
... failure. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. This is a utility that allows you to open the system chassis and ... hangs due to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for...
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.... Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. 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 wish...
.... Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. 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 wish...
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.../Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Updating from file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Go...
.../Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Updating from file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Go...
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...BIOS update process. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 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...you to the Folder Info field. 6. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LX PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest ...
...BIOS update process. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 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...you to the Folder Info field. 6. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LX PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest ...
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... prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Before updating BIOS 1. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press 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. Do not save them on the USB...
... prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Before updating BIOS 1. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press 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. Do not save them on the USB...
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... filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX VER: 0206 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is not write...
... filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX VER: 0206 DATE: 05/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is not write...
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... use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the...
... use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX Series Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the...
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... to guide you in this option only if you see on how to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously... options. See section 1.9 Jumpers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.
... to guide you in this option only if you see on how to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously... options. See section 1.9 Jumpers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.
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...no profile is created. Load from Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes.... Key in a profile number from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX...
...no profile is created. Load from Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes.... Key in a profile number from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX...