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...by your dealer. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on ASUS hardware and software products. Chapter 3: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P8H61E barebone system. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ... guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series P8H61E. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. vii...
...by your dealer. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on ASUS hardware and software products. Chapter 3: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P8H61E barebone system. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ... guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series P8H61E. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. vii...
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... Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods:' Updating... the BIOS version that you wish to complete the updating process. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-3 b. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the list, ...
... Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods:' Updating... the BIOS version that you wish to complete the updating process. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-3 b. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the list, ...
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...the updated BIOS file. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure... so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu...
...the updated BIOS file. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure... so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu...
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... ROM BOARD: P6-P8H61E VER: 0208 DATE: 10/19/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to Drive D (USB flash drive). When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-7 Press any...
... ROM BOARD: P6-P8H61E VER: 0208 DATE: 10/19/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to Drive D (USB flash drive). When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-7 Press any...
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..., reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in using the first two options. Refer to the default value. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-9 See section 4.8 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after POST, do not press , POST continues with its parameters.
..., reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in using the first two options. Refer to the default value. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-9 See section 4.8 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after POST, do not press , POST continues with its parameters.
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu bar Pop-up window EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Back Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor Boot CPU Configuration Intel...sections for the detailed configurations. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-11 Refer to the following main items: Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings...
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu bar Pop-up window EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Back Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor Boot CPU Configuration Intel...sections for the detailed configurations. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-11 Refer to the following main items: Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings...
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... CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-13 See section 3.3 Jumper for information on how to clear the BIOS password. 4.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced...
... CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-13 See section 3.3 Jumper for information on how to clear the BIOS password. 4.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced...
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...: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in the submenu may be different due to the CPU you to malfunction. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-15 EFI BIOS Utility - 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect...
...: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in the submenu may be different due to the CPU you to malfunction. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-15 EFI BIOS Utility - 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect...
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... report warning messages during the POST. 4.4.3 PCH Configuration The South Bridge menu allows you to internally optimize the order of commands. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-17 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows...
... report warning messages during the POST. 4.4.3 PCH Configuration The South Bridge menu allows you to internally optimize the order of commands. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-17 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows...
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... Loss [Power Off] [Power On] [Power Off] [Last State] The system goes into on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-19 The system goes into either off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour...
... Loss [Power Off] [Power On] [Power Off] [Last State] The system goes into on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-19 The system goes into either off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour...
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...BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 4.6.3 Wait for 'F1' if Error [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be displayed...had set the add-on device to change the system boot options. 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to do so. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-21 Advanced Mode Exit Main Advanced Monitor Boot Bootup NumLock State On Full Screen Logo Enabled Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Setup Mode EZ...
...BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 4.6.3 Wait for 'F1' if Error [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be displayed...had set the add-on device to change the system boot options. 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to do so. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-21 Advanced Mode Exit Main Advanced Monitor Boot Bootup NumLock State On Full Screen Logo Enabled Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Setup Mode EZ...
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... arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the submenu. When you to update BIOS 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-23 Select an item then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to configure options for special...
... arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the submenu. When you to update BIOS 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-23 Select an item then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to configure options for special...
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No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-25 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Manufacturer: Address: Authorised representative in Europe: Address: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Address Telephone Fax E-mail Web site 15 Li-Te Road, ...
No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-25 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Manufacturer: Address: Authorised representative in Europe: Address: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Address Telephone Fax E-mail Web site 15 Li-Te Road, ...