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... to complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Italics ++ viii Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to the...
... to complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Italics ++ viii Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to the...
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... 1 x TPM connector (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS features 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus...
... 1 x TPM connector (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only) 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS features 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus...
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... reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows...
... reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows...
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... the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet c. a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation...
... the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet c. a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation...
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... onscreen instructions to the USB port. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file 3. File Info MODEL: Help Info 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 Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. b. Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash...
... onscreen instructions to the USB port. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file 3. File Info MODEL: Help Info 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 Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. b. Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash...
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... for P8H61-M LE/USB3). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for the BIOS file. Turn on the system. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process...
... for P8H61-M LE/USB3). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for the BIOS file. Turn on the system. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process...
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... and select the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 2.1.4 The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS 1. 2. Please select boot device SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
... and select the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 2.1.4 The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS 1. 2. Please select boot device SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
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...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 save ...the file. 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS backup is any key to return to continue. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done! ...
...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 save ...the file. 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS backup is any key to return to continue. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done! ...
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... compatibility and stability. Restart your computer. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Yes No 4. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for...
... compatibility and stability. Restart your computer. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Yes No 4. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for...
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..., try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press the reset button on your motherboard if you in this ... at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to erase the RTC RAM. See section 1.9 Jumpers for this option only if you do...
..., try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press the reset button on your motherboard if you in this ... at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to erase the RTC RAM. See section 1.9 Jumpers for this option only if you do...
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... saved in a profile number from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS O.C. Profile 2.8.1 Allows you to update BIOS > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the...
... saved in a profile number from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS O.C. Profile 2.8.1 Allows you to update BIOS > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the...