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... 2-16 2.4.15 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto 2-16 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 iv Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-23 1.11 Onboard switches 1-29 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-30 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 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...
... 2-16 2.4.15 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto 2-16 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 iv Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-23 1.11 Onboard switches 1-29 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-30 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 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...
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... (XMP) * The Max. 16GB memory capacity can be supported with max. Supports Single-link DVI with max. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (x16/x1) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots - P8H61-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN LGA1155 socket...
... (XMP) * The Max. 16GB memory capacity can be supported with max. Supports Single-link DVI with max. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (x16/x1) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots - P8H61-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN LGA1155 socket...
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ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 COMBO port (keyboard & mouse) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports 6 ...II ASUS EPU ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI Charger ASUS MyLogo 2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Internal Base Clock tuning from 80MHz up to support an 8-channel audio output. 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - P8H61-M PRO ...
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 COMBO port (keyboard & mouse) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports 6 ...II ASUS EPU ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI Charger ASUS MyLogo 2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Internal Base Clock tuning from 80MHz up to support an 8-channel audio output. 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - P8H61-M PRO ...
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P8H61-M PRO specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power...
P8H61-M PRO specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power...
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...you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. It allows you you to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related ...the latest BIOS file. All in one simple to use functions, with mobile devices via Bluetooth. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and...
...you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. It allows you you to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related ...the latest BIOS file. All in one simple to use functions, with mobile devices via Bluetooth. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and...
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.... CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PRO CHA_FAN1 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PRO fan connectors • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61-M PRO...
.... CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PRO CHA_FAN1 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PRO fan connectors • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61-M PRO...
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...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz EM64T Supported Processor Speed 3300 MHz Preocessor Stepping 206a6 Microcode Revision 28 L1 Cache 256 KB L2 Cache 1024...has the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu bar Pop-up window EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized...
...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz EM64T Supported Processor Speed 3300 MHz Preocessor Stepping 206a6 Microcode Revision 28 L1 Cache 256 KB L2 Cache 1024...has the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu bar Pop-up window EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized...
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...the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Use and keys or the numeric keypad to your CPU model. Turbo Mode ...] Allows a hardware platform to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to activate in each processor package. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust...
...the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Use and keys or the numeric keypad to your CPU model. Turbo Mode ...] Allows a hardware platform to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to activate in each processor package. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust...
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...disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to change the northbridge chipset settings. SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size... Agent Configuration The System Agent Configuration menu allows you to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you enable or disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor...
...disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to change the northbridge chipset settings. SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size... Agent Configuration The System Agent Configuration menu allows you to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you enable or disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor...
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... the following items: 5V Voltage +5.160 V 12V Voltage +12.000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-24 ASUS P8H61-M PRO EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Temperature 45� ºC /� +11� 3ºF MB Temperature +34º...
... the following items: 5V Voltage +5.160 V 12V Voltage +12.000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-24 ASUS P8H61-M PRO EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Temperature 45� ºC /� +11� 3ºF MB Temperature +34º...
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... [Manual]. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty... to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M PRO The values range from 60% to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. When the... is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage...
... [Manual]. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty... to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8H61-M PRO The values range from 60% to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. When the... is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage...