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...supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Example: ++ viii IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer...to prevent injury to yourself when trying to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign...
...supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Example: ++ viii IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer...to prevent injury to yourself when trying to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign...
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... factor ESD GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS TurboV ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks P8H61-M LE: 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61-M LE/USB3: 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB...
... factor ESD GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS TurboV ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks P8H61-M LE: 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61-M LE/USB3: 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB...
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...achieve a quiet and cool environment. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to enable more intricate system settings. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more... flexible and convenient mouse controls. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in real time. The built-in ...
...achieve a quiet and cool environment. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to enable more intricate system settings. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more... flexible and convenient mouse controls. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in real time. The built-in ...
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.... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE...
.... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE...
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...with models. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two models. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 98 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 The layout illustrations in this user guide are for P8H61-M LE/USB3 only. 1 23 4 1 20.3cm(8.0in) P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 5 KB_USB56 EPU...6in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E COM1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® PCIEX1_2 asmedia ASM1083 H61 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB78 USB910 CLRTC SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 ...
...with models. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two models. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 98 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 The layout illustrations in this user guide are for P8H61-M LE/USB3 only. 1 23 4 1 20.3cm(8.0in) P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 5 KB_USB56 EPU...6in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E COM1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 P8H61-M LE/USB3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® PCIEX1_2 asmedia ASM1083 H61 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 LPT USB78 USB910 CLRTC SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 ...
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Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings...software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an ...
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings...software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an ...
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... resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system...the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to ...
... resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system...the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to ...
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...1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LE/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LE/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio .... 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect USB 3.0 devices to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This 15-pin port is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to ...
...1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LE/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LE/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio .... 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect USB 3.0 devices to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This 15-pin port is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to ...
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...GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA... hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the USB connectors....
...GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LE/USB3 SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA... hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the USB connectors....
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...to download then click Next. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet a. From the list, select either through a network or an ...that comes with the motherboard package. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you wish to launch the...
...to download then click Next. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet a. From the list, select either through a network or an ...that comes with the motherboard package. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you wish to launch the...
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...Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 02/17/11 10:23p 4194304... VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to enable it. Updating from the...
...Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 02/17/11 10:23p 4194304... VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to enable it. Updating from the...
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... for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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..., 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 update BIOS in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series This utility also allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk...
..., 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 update BIOS in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series This utility also allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk...
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... eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to continue. Backing up the...
... eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to continue. Backing up the...
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... bupdater /pc /g and press . Refer to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys...
... bupdater /pc /g and press . Refer to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys...
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.... • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to force reset from the operating system. • ... include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for information on how to turn the system off then back on the...
.... • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to force reset from the operating system. • ... include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for information on how to turn the system off then back on the...
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... right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LE/USB3 BIOS Version : 0302 Build Date...when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to select the display language, system performance...
... right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LE/USB3 BIOS Version : 0302 Build Date...when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to select the display language, system performance...
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... Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel ...Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
... Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel ...Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
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... are items that do not fit on the screen. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the previous menu screen. To... item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program.
... are items that do not fit on the screen. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the previous menu screen. To... item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program.
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.... • The Administrator or User Password items on how to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. EFI BIOS Utility - See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. The Main menu provides you an overview of the... BIOS Setup program. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0302 x64 02/18/2011 7.0.4.1197 B2 Stepping CPU Information ...
.... • The Administrator or User Password items on how to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. EFI BIOS Utility - See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. The Main menu provides you an overview of the... BIOS Setup program. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0302 x64 02/18/2011 7.0.4.1197 B2 Stepping CPU Information ...