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Profile 2-29 2.9 Exit menu...2-30 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A 2-26 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-26 2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage...Boot menu 2-27 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-27 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-27 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-28 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-28 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-28 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy 2-28 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-28 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-28...
Profile 2-29 2.9 Exit menu...2-30 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A 2-26 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-26 2.6.4 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage...Boot menu 2-27 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-27 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-27 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-28 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-28 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-28 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy 2-28 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-28 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-28...
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... are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may ...have been added by your dealer. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional...
... are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may ...have been added by your dealer. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional...
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... support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS Turbo V - ASUS AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Internal base clock tuning from 80MHz up tp 300MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors...
... support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS Turbo V - ASUS AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Internal base clock tuning from 80MHz up tp 300MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors...
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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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...to a PPPoE network for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs,...chip, automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that makes it easier for you to manage your network programs. It...
...to a PPPoE network for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs,...chip, automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that makes it easier for you to manage your network programs. It...
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... clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to convert your screen...
... clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to convert your screen...
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...press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the ...cards. Failure to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card...
...press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the ...cards. Failure to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card...
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...move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. P8H61-M LE R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the... Recall (C.P.R.) feature. 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 default values. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter...
...move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. P8H61-M LE R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the... Recall (C.P.R.) feature. 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 default values. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter...
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... audio module to this connector is for any DVI-D compatible device. This 15-pin port is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set to this connector. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for ... NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LE R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LE R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. These...
... audio module to this connector is for any DVI-D compatible device. This 15-pin port is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set to this connector. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for ... NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LE R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LE R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. These...
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... GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND 7. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LE R2.0 SATA3G_4 P8H61-M LE R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk...type Using Windows® XP, there is no need to change the SATA type. • To configure the default SATA type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set ...
... GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND 7. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M LE R2.0 SATA3G_4 P8H61-M LE R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk...type Using Windows® XP, there is no need to change the SATA type. • To configure the default SATA type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set ...
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... the support DVD in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. 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 to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click...
... the support DVD in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. 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 to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click...
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... is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet a. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS, and then press .... the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to download then click Next. Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to avail all its features. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
... is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet a. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS, and then press .... the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to download then click Next. Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to avail all its features. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
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... updating process. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility and...
... updating process. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility and...
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...same as the boot device. 3. 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 Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Do not save them on the USB ...flash drive. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB...
...same as the boot device. 3. 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 Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Do not save them on the USB ...flash drive. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB...
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...; Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-5 Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. DO NOT...
...; Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-5 Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. DO NOT...
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... a running operating system can cause damage to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you want to use the mouse to...motherboard if you see on how to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure system compatibility and stability.
... a running operating system can cause damage to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you want to use the mouse to...motherboard if you see on how to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure system compatibility and stability.
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...Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen ... all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot device priority...
...Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen ... all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot device priority...
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... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on... displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings.
... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on... displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings.
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...Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. A ... items on the screen. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press...
...Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. A ... items on the screen. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press...
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...RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.7 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 Chapter 2:... Getting started After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system...
...RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.7 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 Chapter 2:... Getting started After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system...