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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 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 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 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 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai...
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... P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use ASUS AI Charger ASUS WebStorage ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS...
... P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use ASUS AI Charger ASUS WebStorage ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS...
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... into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your PC's loading. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to convert your favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease ... chassis fan speeds according to energy consumptions. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series
... into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your PC's loading. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to convert your favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease ... chassis fan speeds according to energy consumptions. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series
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... from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the popup menu. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite...
... from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the popup menu. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite...
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... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 VER: 0303 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\... File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of...
... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 VER: 0303 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\... File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of...
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... to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility...failure! Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61MLX3R.CAP (P8H61-M LX3 R2.0) or H61ML3PR.CAP (P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may ...
... to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility...failure! Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61MLX3R.CAP (P8H61-M LX3 R2.0) or H61ML3PR.CAP (P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may ...
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...and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive).... item number. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. This utility also allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series
...and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive).... item number. 4. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. This utility also allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series
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... compatibility and stability. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Restart your computer. Select Yes and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 VER: 0303 DATE: 04/25/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
... compatibility and stability. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Restart your computer. Select Yes and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 VER: 0303 DATE: 04/25/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
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...Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to guide you see on how 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. The BIOS screens include navigation keys ...power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can be used ...
...Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to guide you see on how 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. The BIOS screens include navigation keys ...power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 Series We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can be used ...
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... boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays...
... boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays...