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..., such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes ...following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the ...
..., such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes ...following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the ...
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P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary Accessories BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, SM BIOS v2.7, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary Accessories BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, SM BIOS v2.7, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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... . It allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS TurboV With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates...
... . It allows you to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS TurboV With its user interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates...
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... to launch the AI Suite II utility. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-1 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 the optical drive. From...
... to launch the AI Suite II utility. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-1 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 the optical drive. From...
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... click Next. Before you wish to perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find...
... click Next. Before you wish to perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find...
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.... The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-3 You can cause system boot...
.... The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-3 You can cause system boot...
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... Getting started Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the ... environment 1. 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 update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the...
... Getting started Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the ... environment 1. 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 update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the...
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... 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. At the FreeDOS...
... 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. At the FreeDOS...
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...++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press ... off then back on your motherboard if you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the...
...++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press ... off then back on your motherboard if you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the...
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Load from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-29 Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed...
Load from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-29 Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed...