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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to complete ...++ viii About this guide is organized This guide contains the 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. CAUTION: ...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to complete ...++ viii About this guide is organized This guide contains the 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. CAUTION: ...
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... 1 x LPT connector 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 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM...
... 1 x LPT connector 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 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM...
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...and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to overclocking failure. feature ... that allows you to their default settings. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to...
...and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to overclocking failure. feature ... that allows you to their default settings. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to...
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... Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to restore the...
... Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to restore the...
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... flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. b. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0...[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Updating from file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. Enter...
... flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. b. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M LE/USB3 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0...[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Updating from file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. Enter...
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.... 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. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that...
.... 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. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that...
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... ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. This...
... ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. This...
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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... any key to the DOS prompt. Press any key to return to continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. 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... any key to the DOS prompt. Press any key to return to continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. 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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D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system...
D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system...
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... program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your data or system. 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 ... system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to ...
... program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your data or system. 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 ... system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to ...
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..., press , and then select Yes. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to configure options for special functions...
..., press , and then select Yes. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to configure options for special functions...