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... 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 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.3 iGPU Max.
... 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 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.3 iGPU Max.
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... 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 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) P8H61-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel ports ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC supports: - Jack-detection, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD only) - Optical S/PDIF...
... 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 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) P8H61-M PRO specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel ports ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC supports: - Jack-detection, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (HD only) - Optical S/PDIF...
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... O.C. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. MemOK! MemOK! ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. Its ability to patch memory issues. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-3 MemOK! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard...
... O.C. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. MemOK! MemOK! ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. Its ability to patch memory issues. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-3 MemOK! ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard...
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...and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with mobile ...devices via Bluetooth. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled ...
...and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with mobile ...devices via Bluetooth. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled ...
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...manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows...1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ...
...manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows...1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ...
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CLRTC 12 23 P8H61-M PRO Normal (Default) P8H61-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the ... system passwords. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about... 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the...
CLRTC 12 23 P8H61-M PRO Normal (Default) P8H61-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the ... system passwords. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about... 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the...
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...system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-29 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for...5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically ...
...system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. ASUS P8H61-M PRO 1-29 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for...5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically ...
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...end-users 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 advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot... configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Configuration fields Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode.
...end-users 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 advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot... configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Configuration fields Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode.
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... CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Scroll down to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai ...Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed: 800MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5:...
... CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Scroll down to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai ...Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed: 800MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5:...
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... Management The sub-items in this menu may cause the system to adjust the value. BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Appears when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to set the CPU ratio and features. To restore the default... ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M PRO You can also key in the desired value using the keyboard and press . Use and keys or the numeric keypad to set the DRAM timing...
... Management The sub-items in this menu may cause the system to adjust the value. BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Appears when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to set the CPU ratio and features. To restore the default... ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. 2-14 ASUS P8H61-M PRO You can also key in the desired value using the keyboard and press . Use and keys or the numeric keypad to set the DRAM timing...
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...11 VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.135V with a 0.005V interval. Refer to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M PRO The values range from 1.185V to set the CPU Load-Line percentage. Configuration options: �[A��u�t�o�]�[...;b��le��d�] 2.4.15 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. According to set the Offset voltage. The values ...
...11 VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.135V with a 0.005V interval. Refer to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-M PRO The values range from 1.185V to set the CPU Load-Line percentage. Configuration options: �[A��u�t�o�]�[...;b��le��d�] 2.4.15 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. According to set the Offset voltage. The values ...