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... to select. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to help you ...the information 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. Example...for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. About this guide is organized ...
... to select. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to help you ...the information 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. Example...for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. About this guide is organized ...
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...Chipset: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS ESD Guards ASUS GPU Boost ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (continued on the next page) ix Intel® ... 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P8H61-M PLUS V2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® CPU support list.
...Chipset: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS ESD Guards ASUS GPU Boost ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (continued on the next page) ix Intel® ... 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P8H61-M PLUS V2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® CPU support list.
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P8H61-M PLUS V2 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ...pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-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 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 in x 8.0 in (24...
P8H61-M PLUS V2 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ...pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-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 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 in x 8.0 in (24...
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...screw you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings...may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 ...
...screw you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings...may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 ...
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...cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help,... the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. P8H61-M PLUS V2 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M PLUS V2 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in ...
...cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help,... the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. P8H61-M PLUS V2 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M PLUS V2 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in ...
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.... • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. This 15-pin port is for a ... NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M PLUS V2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M PLUS V2 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you...
.... • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. This 15-pin port is for a ... NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M PLUS V2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M PLUS V2 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you...
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... optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 ...BIOS to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to [AHCI Mode]. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M PLUS V2...
... optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 ...BIOS to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to [AHCI Mode]. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M PLUS V2...
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... [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains...
... [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains...
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... the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...as shown. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment...
... the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...as shown. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment...
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... more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M PLUS V2 VER: 0213 DATE: 01/19/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! ASUSTek...
... more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M PLUS V2 VER: 0213 DATE: 01/19/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! ASUSTek...
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... you to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Select Yes and press . 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? DO NOT shut down or reset the system...
... you to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Select Yes and press . 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? DO NOT shut down or reset the system...
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...Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview ... the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Wednesday [1/19/2005] P8H61-M PLUS V2 BIOS Version : 0302 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) ...
...Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview ... the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Wednesday [1/19/2005] P8H61-M PLUS V2 BIOS Version : 0302 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) ...
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... menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that is highlighted when selected. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 A configurable field is not user-configurable. Use the navigation keys to display a list of the menu screen are items that the item has a... submenu. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. You cannot select an item that...
... menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that is highlighted when selected. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 A configurable field is not user-configurable. Use the navigation keys to display a list of the menu screen are items that the item has a... submenu. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. You cannot select an item that...
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..., then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. After you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system....Confirm the password when prompted. Otherwise, you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. From the Create New Password box,...
..., then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. After you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system....Confirm the password when prompted. Otherwise, you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. From the Create New Password box,...
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...panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appears ...Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you set the HD Audio...
...panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appears ...Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this menu allow you set the HD Audio...
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...Windows OS in the system. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. 2.7.6 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. 2.7.4 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ... Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.5 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 2-24 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2
...Windows OS in the system. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. 2.7.6 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. 2.7.4 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ... Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.5 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 2-24 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2
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...Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the parameters on the Setup menus. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. .... ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save or discard your changes to load the default values for each of the available devices that have a filesystem. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2
...Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the parameters on the Setup menus. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. .... ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save or discard your changes to load the default values for each of the available devices that have a filesystem. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2