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...for product and software updates. 1. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you complete a task. These documents are not part of the following... key. Example: ++ viii Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. Typography Bold text...
...for product and software updates. 1. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you complete a task. These documents are not part of the following... key. Example: ++ viii Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. Typography Bold text...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is for the best graphics performance. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes...
... user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is for the best graphics performance. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes...
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...bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the ... on your screen. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to their default settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements ...
...bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the ... on your screen. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to their default settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements ...
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... Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two models. The layout varies with models. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 98 Chapter 1: Product 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...6in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E COM1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 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...
... Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE/USB3 two models. The layout varies with models. P8H61-M LE/USB3 only 98 Chapter 1: Product 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...6in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E COM1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 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...
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... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you... installed in a chassis). 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2.
... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you... installed in a chassis). 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2.
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... setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers Clear...
... setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers Clear...
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...this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to any DVI-D compatible device. 6. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LE/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant ... Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7.
...this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to any DVI-D compatible device. 6. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LE/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant ... Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7.
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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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... Suite II. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Place the...
... Suite II. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Place the...
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.../End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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. Before you to the...
.../End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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. Before you to the...
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... failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for the BIOS file. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Insert...
... failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLE.ROM (for P8H61-M LE) or P8H61MLU.ROM (for the BIOS file. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Insert...
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...to the USB port. 2. 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 boot using defaults 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect... the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Before updating...
...to the USB port. 2. 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 boot using defaults 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect... the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Before updating...
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... 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 user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters...the extension. 2. Press any key to the DOS prompt. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. 1. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension ...
... 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 user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters...the extension. 2. Press any key to the DOS prompt. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. 1. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension ...
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...connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02/18/2011... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Select the Load Optimized Defaults item ...
...connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LE/USB3 VER: 0302 DATE: 02/18/2011... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Select the Load Optimized Defaults item ...
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.... If you in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 1.9 Jumpers for this option only if you want to...8226; Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to erase the RTC RAM. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is ...
.... If you in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 1.9 Jumpers for this option only if you want to...8226; Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to erase the RTC RAM. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is ...
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... navigate to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Refer to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced...
... navigate to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Refer to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced...
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Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of ... of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller...ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of ... of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller...ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
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...item and press to the previous menu screen. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears ... top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If ...
...item and press to the previous menu screen. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears ... top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If ...
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...English] Allows you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 After you set the system time. 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security ...settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Configuration options: [English] 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system...
...English] Allows you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 After you set the system time. 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security ...settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Configuration options: [English] 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system...