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...a phrase. Refer to select. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. If you complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter... optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press the enclosed key. About this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: ++ viii Used to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide...
...a phrase. Refer to select. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. If you complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter... optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press the enclosed key. About this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: ++ viii Used to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide...
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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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...rebooting the OS; Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to use software package. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 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 different ambient temperatures ... the CPU fan speed according to enable more intricate system settings. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to use functions, with just a few clicks away.
...rebooting the OS; Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to use software package. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. 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 different ambient temperatures ... the CPU fan speed according to enable more intricate system settings. You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to use functions, with just a few clicks away.
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... to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. This is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP...
... to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. This is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP...
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...introduction 1-7 The layout varies with models. 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 (64bit, 240-pin...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. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE...
...introduction 1-7 The layout varies with models. 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 (64bit, 240-pin...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. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ASUS P8H61-M LE Series motherboards include P8H61-M LE and P8H61-M LE...
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... and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install ... and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI...
... and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install ... and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI...
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...and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM... (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) ...
...and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM... (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) ...
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... a keyboard / mouse to any DVI-D compatible device. This port is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable...PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LE/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LE/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend ... 1 and 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). DVI-D port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for...
... a keyboard / mouse to any DVI-D compatible device. This port is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable...PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M LE/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M LE/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend ... 1 and 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61-M LE only). USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61-M LE/USB3 only). DVI-D port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for...
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...the USB connectors. USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M LE/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so ...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 ...
...the USB connectors. USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61-M LE/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P8H61-M LE/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so ...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 ...
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... appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions 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...
... appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions 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...
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... you to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. 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... Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series b. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1.
... you to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. 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... Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series b. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1.
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...Info field. 6. Turn on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition ...the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 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) ...
...Info field. 6. Turn on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition ...the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 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) ...
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...: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ 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 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select...
...: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ 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 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select...
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... 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 the DOS prompt. Note...
... 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 the DOS prompt. Note...
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... and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Press to switch between screen fields and...
... and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series Press to switch between screen fields and...
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...for information on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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 changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard ... 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). Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 See section 2.9 Exit Menu for this option only if you failed to guide you want ...
...for information on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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 changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard ... 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). Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 See section 2.9 Exit Menu for this option only if you failed to guide you want ...
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... program Clicks to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 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) ... 3.344V 12V 12.248V System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed.
... program Clicks to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 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) ... 3.344V 12V 12.248V System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed.
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... Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode....Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the...
... Realtek LAN →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode....Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the...
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...item. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. To change the settings. A configurable field is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To display the submenu, select the item and press . Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there ..., and Exit) on the screen. Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Press or use the USB mouse to ...
...item. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. To change the settings. A configurable field is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M LE Series To display the submenu, select the item and press . Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there ..., and Exit) on the screen. Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Press or use the USB mouse to ...
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... erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0302 x64 02/18/2011 7.0.4.1197 B2 Stepping... Choose the system default language 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. See section 1.9 ...
... erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0302 x64 02/18/2011 7.0.4.1197 B2 Stepping... Choose the system default language 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. See section 1.9 ...