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... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you... chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Conventions used throughout this manual. Where to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used ...
... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you... chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Conventions used throughout this manual. Where to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used ...
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P8H61-M LX2 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 ...pin ATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up, WOR by Ring 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) MicroATX form factor: 9.6...
P8H61-M LX2 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 ...pin ATX 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up, WOR by Ring 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) MicroATX form factor: 9.6...
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... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical...
... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical...
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....ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1.
....ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1.
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... that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. 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 an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD...
... that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. 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 an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD...
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... under DOS environment. 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. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 When the ASUS Logo appears, press to...
... under DOS environment. 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. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 When the ASUS Logo appears, press to...
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... no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX2 VER: 0206 DATE: 01/13/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current...
... no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX2 VER: 0206 DATE: 01/13/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current...
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... automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 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 update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to ensure...
... automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 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 update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to ensure...
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... this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters... unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The...
... this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters... unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The...
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... configuration and BIOS version. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Save to Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash...
... configuration and BIOS version. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 Save to Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash...