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...keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. Refer to complete a task. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less... to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. If you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this manual. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts...
...keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. Refer to complete a task. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less... to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. If you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this manual. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts...
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...: - 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 P8H61-M PLUS V2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...
...: - 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 P8H61-M PLUS V2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...
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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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... 6. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Align...slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express...
... 6. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Align...slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express...
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... the onboard battery and move the cap back 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. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. The onboard button cell battery... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. ...
... the onboard battery and move the cap back 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. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. The onboard button cell battery... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. ...
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...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. 6. These ... • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus ...
...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. 6. These ... • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus ...
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... Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to [AHCI Mode]. 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78...
... Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to [AHCI Mode]. 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78...
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... click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities...
... click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities...
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...Exit DATE: 03/30/2011 P8H61-M-PLUS-V2.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 PLUS V2 Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB ...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ...
...Exit DATE: 03/30/2011 P8H61-M-PLUS-V2.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 PLUS V2 Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB ...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ...
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... 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 perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3. Press the Up/...Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ...
... 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 perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3. Press the Up/...Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ...
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... Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the...freedos.org)! The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 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...
... Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the...freedos.org)! The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 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...
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... backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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 user-assigned filename with no more than eight ...Extension The [filename] is done! When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive...
... backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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 user-assigned filename with no more than eight ...Extension The [filename] is done! When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive...
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... [Esc] Exit 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Yes No 4. Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch between screen fields and...
... [Esc] Exit 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Yes No 4. Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch between screen fields and...
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... operating system can cause damage to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for details. •... to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button...
... operating system can cause damage to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for details. •... to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button...
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...system properties of 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 By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when...installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 EZ Mode Wednesday [1/19/2005] P8H61-M PLUS V2 BIOS Version : 0302 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date...
...system properties of 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 By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when...installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 EZ Mode Wednesday [1/19/2005] P8H61-M PLUS V2 BIOS Version : 0302 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9
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... the submenu, select the item and press . A configurable field is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. To change the value of a field, select it and press to display a pop...
... the submenu, select the item and press . A configurable field is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. To change the value of a field, select it and press to display a pop...
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...RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to choose the BIOS language version from the options. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 Configuration options: [English] 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows...set the system time. 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3 Main menu ...
...RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to choose the BIOS language version from the options. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 Configuration options: [English] 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows...set the system time. 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3 Main menu ...
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...an administrator password, we recommend that you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Confirm the password when prompted. Confirm the password when prompted. After you might be able to create/confirm the password. To set a ...prompted to create/confirm the password. Otherwise, you set a user password: 1. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. From the Create New Password box, key in...
...an administrator password, we recommend that you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V2 Confirm the password when prompted. Confirm the password when prompted. After you might be able to create/confirm the password. To set a ...prompted to create/confirm the password. Otherwise, you set a user password: 1. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. From the Create New Password box, key in...
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... cause the system to the default setting. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. EFI...
... cause the system to the default setting. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. EFI...