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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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...you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 ... This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. vii Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
...you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 ... This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. vii Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
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... - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Internal base clock tuning from 80MHz up tp 300MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-Channel audio I /O connectors ASUS Exclusive Features - P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive...
... - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Internal base clock tuning from 80MHz up tp 300MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-Channel audio I /O connectors ASUS Exclusive Features - P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive...
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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 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.
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... SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. 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 various overclocking scenarios, with difficult POST situations. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. 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 various overclocking scenarios, with difficult POST situations. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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... via a mobile device, and other easy-to convert your screen. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS. It also provides you...
... via a mobile device, and other easy-to convert your screen. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to update the BIOS without exiting or rebooting the OS. It also provides you...
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... expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card... do so may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card... do so may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the .... Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Removing the cap will cause system boot failure...
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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the .... Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Removing the cap will cause system boot failure...
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...capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial... 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. ...
...capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial... 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. ...
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... 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 hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows...
... 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 hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows...
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... II Quick Bar appears. 2. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-1 Click Update button from...
... II Quick Bar appears. 2. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-1 Click Update button from...
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...then click Next. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is done. •...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to download then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you...
...then click Next. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is done. •...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to download then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you...
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... drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB...
... drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB...
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... the USB flash drive. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device.... in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Boot your computer. 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...
... the USB flash drive. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device.... in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Boot your computer. 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...
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... SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later...
... SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later...
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... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for details. • If the ... default value. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for reference...
... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for details. • If the ... default value. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for reference...
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...mode functions Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-7 You can change modes from the Exit menu ...or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for...
...mode functions Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-7 You can change modes from the Exit menu ...or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot ...
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot ...
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... press . Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to display a list of options. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Scroll bar A scroll bar...
... press . Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to display a list of options. ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 2-9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Scroll bar A scroll bar...
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... to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you..., and allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
... to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you..., and allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.