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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H61-I 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 ...Software support 1-17 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-17 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-17 1.8.3 ASUS @Vibe 1-18 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 iii
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H61-I 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 ...Software support 1-17 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-17 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-17 1.8.3 ASUS @Vibe 1-18 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 iii
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P8H61-I specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port 1 x HDMI output port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB...connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6.75 in (17.1 cm...
P8H61-I specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port 1 x HDMI output port 1 x DVI-D output port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB...connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6.75 in (17.1 cm...
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...available in the support DVD that you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. Place the... Suite II utility. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the...
...available in the support DVD that you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. Place the... Suite II utility. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the...
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...Exit DATE: 12/30/2010 P8H61-I-ASUS-0306.ROM File Info MODEL: P8H67-I Help Info VER: 0306 DATE: 01/14/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-I Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then ...click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash ...
...Exit DATE: 12/30/2010 P8H61-I-ASUS-0306.ROM File Info MODEL: P8H67-I Help Info VER: 0306 DATE: 01/14/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-I Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then ...click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash ...
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... the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot 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! Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot...
... the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot 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! Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot...
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... drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-I Please select boot...
... drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-I Please select boot...
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... least 4096KB free space to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key ...assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-I VER: 0306 DATE: 01/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...
... least 4096KB free space to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key ...assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-I VER: 0306 DATE: 01/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...
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... all SATA 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-I Are you to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-I VER: 0306 DATE: 01/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...
... all SATA 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-I Are you to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-I VER: 0306 DATE: 01/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...
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... to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Refer to section 1.6 Jumpers on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If...
... to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Refer to section 1.6 Jumpers on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If...
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... Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-I Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only...
... Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Profile Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-26 ASUS P8H61-I Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only...