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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61-PLUS specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.3.3 Motherboard ...1-31 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-31 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-31 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61-PLUS specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.3.3 Motherboard ...1-31 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-31 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-31 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 iii
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...that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are also provided. vii Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter ...• Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products....
...that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are also provided. vii Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter ...• Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products....
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H61-PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI v2.0, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.5 in (30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
H61-PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI v2.0, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.5 in (30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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... and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you from harmful electromagnetic exposure by eliminating 50% of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP...
... and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you from harmful electromagnetic exposure by eliminating 50% of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP...
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... comes with the motherboard package. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61-PLUS 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the BIOS in the future. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical...
... comes with the motherboard package. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61-PLUS 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the BIOS in the future. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical...
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... utility to the Drive field. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you wish to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to switch to prevent...
... utility to the Drive field. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you wish to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to switch to prevent...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS H61-PLUS 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you 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. To ensure system compatibility and...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS H61-PLUS 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you 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. To ensure system compatibility and...
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...ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. 3. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS...your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The actual utility screen displays...
...ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. 3. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS...your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The actual utility screen displays...
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.../End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS H61-PLUS 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
.../End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS H61-PLUS 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
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...Getting started Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for ... BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS...BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS... website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS...Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting...BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief ...
...Getting started Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for ... BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS...BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS... website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS...Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting...BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief ...
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... Current] The third-party ROM messages will only work under normal boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Sets the power-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled...] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started The values range from 0 to easily enter the BIOS setup. This item allows you set Full Screen Logo to select a desired post report waiting...
... Current] The third-party ROM messages will only work under normal boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Sets the power-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled...] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started The values range from 0 to easily enter the BIOS setup. This item allows you set Full Screen Logo to select a desired post report waiting...
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... configure options for special functions. Save to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. ASUS H61-PLUS 2-35 Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Key in the profile 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! •...
... configure options for special functions. Save to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. ASUS H61-PLUS 2-35 Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Key in the profile 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! •...