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...CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components 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 a task. Example: means that you must press the enclosed...change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Conventions used throughout this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. DANGER/WARNING: ...
...CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components 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 a task. Example: means that you must press the enclosed...change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Conventions used throughout this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. DANGER/WARNING: ...
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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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... 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 a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to energy consumptions. ErP...
... 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 a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to energy consumptions. ErP...
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... appears. 2. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. c. Click the Utilities tab...
... appears. 2. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. c. Click the Utilities tab...
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...] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Always update the utility to enable it. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Enter the Advanced...
...] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Always update the utility to enable it. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Enter the Advanced...
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... the removable device into P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to...
... the removable device into P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to...
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... DOS environment. 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive... D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). This utility also 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 ...
... DOS environment. 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive... D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). This utility also 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 ...
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... 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 any key 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, press...
... 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 any key 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, press...
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BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Yes No 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . DO NOT...
BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Yes No 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . DO NOT...
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...to turn the system off then back on. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 If you do not press , POST ...continues with its parameters. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS...
...to turn the system off then back on. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 If you do not press , POST ...continues with its parameters. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS...
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...and BIOS version. Select an item then press to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in the BIOS Flash. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ...and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to configure options for special functions. For more ...
...and BIOS version. Select an item then press to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in the BIOS Flash. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ...and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to configure options for special functions. For more ...