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...23 P8H61-M PRO Normal (Default) P8H61-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter... settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction After clearing the CMOS,...
...23 P8H61-M PRO Normal (Default) P8H61-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter... settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction After clearing the CMOS,...
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... the Folder Info field. 6. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to recover BIOS setting. Press to switch to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or ...failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you press to perform the BIOS update process....
... the Folder Info field. 6. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to recover BIOS setting. Press to switch to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or ...failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you press to perform the BIOS update process....
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... to update BIOS? DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for ...disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Restart your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Refer to confirm BIOS update. Select the...
... to update BIOS? DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for ...disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PRO Restart your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Refer to confirm BIOS update. Select the...
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... your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 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. If you failed to ...your data or system. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then...
... your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 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. If you failed to ...your data or system. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then...
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...screen appears when you to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage ...ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8H61-M PRO BIOS...
...screen appears when you to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage ...ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8H61-M PRO BIOS...
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...profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. EFI BIOS Utility - The Setup Profile Status items show ...65533; number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to configure options for special functions. When you...
...profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. EFI BIOS Utility - The Setup Profile Status items show ...65533; number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to configure options for special functions. When you...
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...if you press , a confirmation window appears. Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. Select Yes to load the default values. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from one of ... the optimal default values for each of the available filesystem devices. 2-30 ASUS P8H61-M PRO When you select this option from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. When you select this option or ...
...if you press , a confirmation window appears. Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. Select Yes to load the default values. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from one of ... the optimal default values for each of the available filesystem devices. 2-30 ASUS P8H61-M PRO When you select this option from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. When you select this option or ...