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... 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 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
... 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 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
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xi 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...pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x Support DVD 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4...
xi 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...pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x Support DVD 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4...
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...energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: ... ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. All in different geographic regions and your favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. eliminates the need to update the BIOS...
...energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: ... ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. All in different geographic regions and your favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. eliminates the need to update the BIOS...
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...DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for successful boot. function. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. switch.... function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-29 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are...
...DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for successful boot. function. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. switch.... function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-29 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are...
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.... Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. b. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility...
.... Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. b. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility...
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...] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next.
...] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next.
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...and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file 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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 3. You can cause system... requires you to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. The...
...and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file 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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 3. You can cause system... requires you to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. The...
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... Insert 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. 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... to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive. Booting the system in NTFS format. ...
... Insert 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. 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... to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive. Booting the system in NTFS format. ...
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... DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M PRO VER: 0216 DATE: 01/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has...
... DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M PRO VER: 0216 DATE: 01/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has...
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... Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Are you to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PRO At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Press to switch between...
... Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Are you to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PRO At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Press to switch between...
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...1.9 Jumpers on . Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause ... exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed 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.
...1.9 Jumpers on . Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause ... exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed 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.
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.... �K�e��y��in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. EFI BIOS Utility - Profile Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. 2.8 Tools menu The...
.... �K�e��y��in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. EFI BIOS Utility - Profile Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. 2.8 Tools menu The...