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...boot success. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; MemOK! This easy OC tool allows you to patch memory issues. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no time. Its ability to enable more intricate system settings. ASUS P8H61-M PRO... 1-3 determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up and running in real time for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides ...
...boot success. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; MemOK! This easy OC tool allows you to patch memory issues. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in no time. Its ability to enable more intricate system settings. ASUS P8H61-M PRO... 1-3 determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up and running in real time for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides ...
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... meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ErP ready The motherboard is in line with... mobile devices via Bluetooth. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without ...
... meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ErP ready The motherboard is in line with... mobile devices via Bluetooth. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without ...
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...pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. CLRTC 12 23 P8H61-M PRO Normal (Default) P8H61-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-20 Chapter...clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Turn ...
...pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. CLRTC 12 23 P8H61-M PRO Normal (Default) P8H61-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-20 Chapter...clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Turn ...
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... GND GND GND GND GND GND GND P8H61-M PRO PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT P8H61-M PRO Parallel Port Connector 8. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that ...from the power supply are designed to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M PRO GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 ... W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. LPT standardizes as a printer. 7.
... GND GND GND GND GND GND GND P8H61-M PRO PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT P8H61-M PRO Parallel Port Connector 8. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that ...from the power supply are designed to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M PRO GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 ... W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. LPT standardizes as a printer. 7.
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... continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. This is ideal for about 30 seconds for successful boot. P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings...before using the MemOK! switch to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-29 switch does not function under ...
... continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. This is ideal for about 30 seconds for successful boot. P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings...before using the MemOK! switch to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-29 switch does not function under ...
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If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to locate the root problem within a second. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is solved. O2LED2 P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO GPU Boost LED ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-31 DRAM LED P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO DRAM LED 3. 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to Enable. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process.
If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to locate the root problem within a second. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is solved. O2LED2 P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO GPU Boost LED ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-31 DRAM LED P8H61-M PRO P8H61-M PRO DRAM LED 3. 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to Enable. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process.
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... 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the system. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that... BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. The system requires you press ...
... 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the system. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that... BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. The system requires you press ...
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... copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Welcome to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. ...Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
... copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Welcome to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. ...Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
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... BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Yes No 4. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for 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:\ A: PH61MPRO.ROM 4194304 2011-01-18 ...updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you sure to confirm BIOS update. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Select the Load Optimized Defaults ...
... BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Yes No 4. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for 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:\ A: PH61MPRO.ROM 4194304 2011-01-18 ...updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you sure to confirm BIOS update. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Select the Load Optimized Defaults ...
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See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help ...
See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help ...
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...or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand... the display language of the basic system information, and allows you to decide the boot priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8H61-M PRO BIOS Version : 0216 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2500 CPU ...
...or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand... the display language of the basic system information, and allows you to decide the boot priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8H61-M PRO BIOS Version : 0216 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2500 CPU ...
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... Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Boot Tool Includes TM1, TM2 and EMTTM →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The...top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the...
... Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Boot Tool Includes TM1, TM2 and EMTTM →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The...top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the...
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...right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is...select an item that is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Submenu items A greater ...
...right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is...select an item that is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Submenu items A greater ...
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... Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 800 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Thu 01/20/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you enter the...
... Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 800 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Thu 01/20/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you enter the...
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... > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Voltage 1.165V Auto iGPU Offset Mode Sign + iGPU Voltage Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500v Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter...
... > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management CPU Offset Mode Sign + CPU Voltage 1.165V Auto iGPU Offset Mode Sign + iGPU Voltage Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500v Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter...
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Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 F1: General Help F2: Previous ...
Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 F1: General Help F2: Previous ...
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... Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag...
... Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag...
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.... [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PEG/iGPU] iGPU...
.... [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PEG/iGPU] iGPU...
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... CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.216 V 3.3V Voltage +3.328 V Boot CPU Temperature Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10...: 5V Voltage +5.160 V 12V Voltage +12.000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-24 ASUS P8H61-M PRO
... CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.216 V 3.3V Voltage +3.328 V Boot CPU Temperature Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10...: 5V Voltage +5.160 V 12V Voltage +12.000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-24 ASUS P8H61-M PRO
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... for the system to [Off]. 2.7.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set to [Disabled] and allows you to [On]. Configuration options: [1 sec] [2 sec] [3 sec]...Boot Tool Select the keyboard NumLock state →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Disables the full screen logo display feature. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS...
... for the system to [Off]. 2.7.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set to [Disabled] and allows you to [On]. Configuration options: [1 sec] [2 sec] [3 sec]...Boot Tool Select the keyboard NumLock state →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Disables the full screen logo display feature. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS...