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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii P8H61-M2 series specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory ... support 1-16 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-16 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-16 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 BIOS Updater 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 iii
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vii P8H61-M2 series specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory ... support 1-16 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-16 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-16 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 BIOS Updater 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 iii
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... Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports (blue) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports DirectX 10.1 - Supports up... 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slot Integrated Intel® HD Graphics - Supports single link DVI with max. P8H61-M2 series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ Core™ i5 / Core™...
... Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports (blue) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports DirectX 10.1 - Supports up... 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slot Integrated Intel® HD Graphics - Supports single link DVI with max. P8H61-M2 series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ Core™ i5 / Core™...
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P8H61-M2 series specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel Audio ...-Surge protection ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 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 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x TPM IC onboard (P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only) 1 x Speaker header 1 ...
P8H61-M2 series specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel Audio ...-Surge protection ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 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 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x TPM IC onboard (P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only) 1 x Speaker header 1 ...
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... retailer 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI, P8H61-M2/SI and P8H61M2/C/SI three models. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 If any component, place it , check the items in this... start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to page ix for P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only.
... retailer 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you for buying an ASUS® P8H61-M2 Series motherboard! P8H61-M2 Series motherboards include P8H61-M2/TPM/SI, P8H61-M2/SI and P8H61M2/C/SI three models. SB_PWR P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 If any component, place it , check the items in this... start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to page ix for P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only.
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... panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-13 Page 1-12 1-14 1-8 1-1 1-14 1-13 1-15 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-11 10 Speaker connector (4- KB_USB56 12 EPU 3 2 22.9cm(9....USB78 F_PANEL CLRTC SPEAKER SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Place eight screws into the chassis in P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. The TPM chip is available in the correct orientation. pin SPEAKER) 1-3 11...
... panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-13 Page 1-12 1-14 1-8 1-1 1-14 1-13 1-15 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-11 10 Speaker connector (4- KB_USB56 12 EPU 3 2 22.9cm(9....USB78 F_PANEL CLRTC SPEAKER SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Place eight screws into the chassis in P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. The TPM chip is available in the correct orientation. pin SPEAKER) 1-3 11...
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...modules are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the cap on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are developed for the Intel® Second Generation Core™...CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3
...modules are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the cap on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are developed for the Intel® Second Generation Core™...CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3
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... modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of the following: - or - or - P8H61-M2 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial Crucial ELPIDA Part No. For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for single-channel...7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 - 7 - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series
... modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of the following: - or - or - P8H61-M2 Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial Crucial ELPIDA Part No. For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for single-channel...7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 - 7 - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series
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... two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. • For better performance of memory, we recommend that you use the blue slots first. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series
... two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. • For better performance of memory, we recommend that you use the blue slots first. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series
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...After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the...This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ...
...After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the...This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ...
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...-D port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND ...+3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a higher...
...-D port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND ...+3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8H61-M2/TPM/SI ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a higher...
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... the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M2/TPM/SI fan connectors 3. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Serial port (COM1) connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 These are not jumpers! Connect...
... the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8H61-M2/TPM/SI fan connectors 3. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Serial port (COM1) connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 These are not jumpers! Connect...
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... panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. LPT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1... system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Ground Reset P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD_LED RESET P8H61-M2/TPM/SI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED...
... panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. LPT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1... system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-12 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Ground Reset P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD_LED RESET P8H61-M2/TPM/SI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED...
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... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 7. 6. Serial ATA 3G connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for... MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`...
... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 7. 6. Serial ATA 3G connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for... MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M2/TPM/SI HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`...
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... back of the system chassis. USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, ... that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Speaker Out Connector 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is purchased separately. 9. 8.
... back of the system chassis. USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, ... that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PIN 1 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Speaker Out Connector 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is purchased separately. 9. 8.
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...Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis ...connector is purchased separately. 11. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. CHASSIS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND Chassis Signal +5VSB_MB P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15
...Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis ...connector is purchased separately. 11. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. CHASSIS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI GND Chassis Signal +5VSB_MB P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15
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To run the DVD. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on...utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support ...DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® Vista/7 ...
To run the DVD. 1-16 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on...utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support ...DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® Vista/7 ...
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... MODEL: P8H61-M-TPM/SI File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 03/25/11 09:47a 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/25/2011 P8H61MTS.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Locate...
... MODEL: P8H61-M-TPM/SI File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 03/25/11 09:47a 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/25/2011 P8H61MTS.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Locate...
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... write-protected and has at least 4096KB free space to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to Drive D (USB flash... by pressing the item number. 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to continue. Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Welcome to save the file. 1. 3.
... write-protected and has at least 4096KB free space to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to Drive D (USB flash... by pressing the item number. 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to continue. Note Saving BIOS: 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Welcome to save the file. 1. 3.
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... hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61MTS.ROM 4194304 2011-03-25 17:30:48...
... hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61MTS.ROM 4194304 2011-03-25 17:30:48...