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...that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the BIOS parameters are also provided. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: ++ viii DANGER/WARNING:...find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout this manual....
...that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the BIOS parameters are also provided. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: ++ viii DANGER/WARNING:...find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout this manual....
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... Form 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 3.0/2.0 ports...
... Form 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 3.0/2.0 ports...
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... same smoothness as their operating system. The built-in different scenarios. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the ASUS TurboV. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. It allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting...OS; 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 goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable more intricate system settings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive ...
... same smoothness as their operating system. The built-in different scenarios. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the ASUS TurboV. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. It allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting...OS; 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 goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable more intricate system settings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive ...
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...overclocking failure. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series This 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...
...overclocking failure. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series This 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...
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... 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 CPU_FAN 6 TPM DVI ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 ...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 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 7 PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 Here labeled USB34 on P8H61-M LE. The layout varies with models. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3...
... 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 CPU_FAN 6 TPM DVI ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 ...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 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 7 PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 Here labeled USB34 on P8H61-M LE. The layout varies with models. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3...
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...damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they ... 4. 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. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the card. 3. Failure to ...
...damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they ... 4. 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. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the card. 3. Failure to ...
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... about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • ...ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3...
... about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • ...ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. P8H61-M LE/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M LE/USB3...
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... are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a...and better performance for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 10. This port is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this...
... are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a...and better performance for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 10. This port is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this...
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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 a slot opening at the ...
... 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 a slot opening at the ...
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...8226; This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to avoid network traffic, then click Next...AI Suite II utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you need to restore the...
...8226; This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to avoid network traffic, then click Next...AI Suite II utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you need to restore the...
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Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 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 Exit DATE...
Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 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 Exit DATE...
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... while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file ...
... while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61-M LE/USB3). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file ...
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Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 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. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). ... 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 DOS environment 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command ...
Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 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. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). ... 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 DOS environment 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command ...
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When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to continue. Press any user-assigned filename with no more than 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 save the file...
When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to continue. Press any user-assigned filename with no more than 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 save the file...
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... and stability. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...
... and stability. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...
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...section 2.9 Exit Menu for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. .... • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your motherboard if you in this section are for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On ...
...section 2.9 Exit Menu for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. .... • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your motherboard if you in this section are for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On ...
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... program can be changed. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LE/USB3 BIOS Version : 0302 Build Date : 02/18/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) ... provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode...
... program can be changed. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M LE/USB3 BIOS Version : 0302 Build Date : 02/18/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) ... provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode...
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Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled... the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the...
Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled... the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the...
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... of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series You cannot select an item that item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Submenu items A greater than...
... of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series You cannot select an item that item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Submenu items A greater than...
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...15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 Configuration options: [English] 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System ... the system security settings. • If you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. See section...
...15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 Configuration options: [English] 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System ... the system security settings. • If you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. See section...