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... up 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information 2-2 2.3.1 Running the support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Utilities menu 2-4 2.3.3 Make Disk menu 2-5 2.3.4 Manual menu 2-5 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information 2-6 2.3.6 Other information 2-6 2.4 Software information 2-8 2.4.1 AI Suite II 2-8 2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager 2-17 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction 3-2 3.2 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.3 Jumpers 3-3 3.4 Connectors 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 4-6 iii
... up 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information 2-2 2.3.1 Running the support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Utilities menu 2-4 2.3.3 Make Disk menu 2-5 2.3.4 Manual menu 2-5 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information 2-6 2.3.6 Other information 2-6 2.4 Software information 2-8 2.4.1 AI Suite II 2-8 2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager 2-17 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction 3-2 3.2 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.3 Jumpers 3-3 3.4 Connectors 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 4-6 iii
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Table of contents 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.3.1 System Language [English 4-13 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 4-13 4.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 4-13 4.3.4 Security 4-13 4.4 Advanced ...... 4-20 4.6 Boot menu 4-21 4.6.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 4-21 4.6.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 4-21 4.6.3 Wait for 'F1' if Error [Enabled 4-21 4.6.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 4-21 4.6.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 4-22 4.6.6 Boot Option Priorities 4-22 4.6.7 Boot Override 4-22 4.7 Tools menu 4-23...
Table of contents 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.3.1 System Language [English 4-13 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 4-13 4.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 4-13 4.3.4 Security 4-13 4.4 Advanced ...... 4-20 4.6 Boot menu 4-21 4.6.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 4-21 4.6.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 4-21 4.6.3 Wait for 'F1' if Error [Enabled 4-21 4.6.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 4-21 4.6.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 4-22 4.6.6 Boot Option Priorities 4-22 4.6.7 Boot Override 4-22 4.7 Tools menu 4-23...
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...general description of the standard package. Conventions used in completing a task. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with ...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the ASUS V-Series P8H61E. C AUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Chapter 3: Motherboard info This chapter ...
...general description of the standard package. Conventions used in completing a task. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with ...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the ASUS V-Series P8H61E. C AUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Chapter 3: Motherboard info This chapter ...
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... when you through the installation. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete the installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun ...feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Click the icon to select a utility 2-8 Chapter 2: Starting up Click to customize the interface settings Click to ...
... when you through the installation. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete the installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun ...feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Click the icon to select a utility 2-8 Chapter 2: Starting up Click to customize the interface settings Click to ...
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... that allows you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the right side. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-13 Update The Update section allows you to avoid network traffic. When there is not updated version detected, it is ...a utility that you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest ...
... that allows you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the right side. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-13 Update The Update section allows you to avoid network traffic. When there is not updated version detected, it is ...a utility that you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest ...
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Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 2-14 Chapter 2: Starting up Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. ...continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 4. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). From...
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 2-14 Chapter 2: Starting up Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. ...continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 4. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). From...
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System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache. • Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-15
System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache. • Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-15
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Information Click the tab on the Support window to go to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed devices, and memory. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-21 Support Click any links on the Information window to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information.
Information Click the tab on the Support window to go to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed devices, and memory. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-21 Support Click any links on the Information window to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information.
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... USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Super I/O 33.5cm(13.2in) PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 CPU_FAN P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB ASM 1442 SPDIF_OUT CHA_FAN1 USB56 RTL 8111E 4Mb BIOS Intel® H61 ASM 1061 AD 2000B SB_PWR SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA6G_E1 SATA3G_2 SATA6G_E2 ...COM1 EPU ATX12V CR_CON1 LGA1155 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC DEBUGPORT EATXPWR TPM MemOK! 3.1 Introduction The P6-P8H61E barebone system comes with an ASUS...
... USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Super I/O 33.5cm(13.2in) PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 CPU_FAN P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB ASM 1442 SPDIF_OUT CHA_FAN1 USB56 RTL 8111E 4Mb BIOS Intel® H61 ASM 1061 AD 2000B SB_PWR SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA6G_E1 SATA3G_2 SATA6G_E2 ...COM1 EPU ATX12V CR_CON1 LGA1155 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC DEBUGPORT EATXPWR TPM MemOK! 3.1 Introduction The P6-P8H61E barebone system comes with an ASUS...
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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 pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-3 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do ... the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You...
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 pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-3 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do ... the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You...
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...still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 ...the MemOK! P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. ...
...still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 ...the MemOK! P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. ...
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BIOS setup Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
BIOS setup Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
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... of a trained service personnel. • BIOS updating is no problem in using the ASUS Update utility. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
... of a trained service personnel. • BIOS updating is no problem in using the ASUS Update utility. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
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... from the popup menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Quit all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. c. From the FTP site.... Always update the utility to launch the AI Suite II utility. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-3 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. b.
... from the popup menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Quit all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. c. From the FTP site.... Always update the utility to launch the AI Suite II utility. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-3 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. b.
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... port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P6-P8H61E File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0305 Folder Info 03...
... port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P6-P8H61E File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0305 Folder Info 03...
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... using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find ...the USB flash disk that you to load default BIOS values. Reboot the system when the update process is done...
... using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find ...the USB flash disk that you to load default BIOS values. Reboot the system when the update process is done...
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...the optical drive as shown. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Booting the system in ...environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to the USB port. 2. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
...the optical drive as shown. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Booting the system in ...environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to the USB port. 2. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
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...and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P6-P8H61E VER: 0208 DATE: 10/19/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to the DOS prompt. ...BIOS backup process. Press any key to return to continue. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Note Saving BIOS: ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-7 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. When BIOS...
...and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P6-P8H61E VER: 0208 DATE: 10/19/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to the DOS prompt. ...BIOS backup process. Press any key to return to continue. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Note Saving BIOS: ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-7 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. When BIOS...
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..., press to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 4.8 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P6-P8H61E VER: 0208 DATE: 10/19/2010 Update...
..., press to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 4.8 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P6-P8H61E VER: 0208 DATE: 10/19/2010 Update...
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... can change modes from the Exit menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-9 We recommend to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to erase the RTC RAM.... • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Switch on how to section 3.4 MemOK! The BIOS screens include navigation keys and...
... can change modes from the Exit menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-9 We recommend to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to erase the RTC RAM.... • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Switch on how to section 3.4 MemOK! The BIOS screens include navigation keys and...