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Contents 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-24 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-24 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-24 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-25 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-25 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-25 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-25 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-25 2.7.9 Boot Override 2-25 2.8 Tools menu 2-26 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2-26 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 2-26 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-26 2.9 Exit menu 2-27 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3
Contents 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-24 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-24 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-24 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-25 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-25 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-25 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-25 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-25 2.7.9 Boot Override 2-25 2.8 Tools menu 2-26 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2-26 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 2-26 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-26 2.9 Exit menu 2-27 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3
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... is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. vii How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and... configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
... is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. vii How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and... configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
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... Chipset: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS ESD Guard ASUS GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (continued on the next page) ix P8H61-M PLUS V3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...
... Chipset: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS ESD Guard ASUS GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (continued on the next page) ix P8H61-M PLUS V3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...
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P8H61-M PLUS V3 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB ... EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 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 version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (...
P8H61-M PLUS V3 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB ... EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 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 version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (...
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... (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) LPT VGA LGA1155 USB34 2 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN PCIEX16 P8H61-M PLUS V3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 PCI1 64Mb BIOS Intel® H61 SB_PWR ALC 887-VD SPDIF_OUT PCI2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 5 USB56 USB78 CLRTC F_PANEL SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 CHASSIS AAFP SPEAKER 13 12...
... (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) LPT VGA LGA1155 USB34 2 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN PCIEX16 P8H61-M PLUS V3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 PCI1 64Mb BIOS Intel® H61 SB_PWR ALC 887-VD SPDIF_OUT PCI2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 5 USB56 USB78 CLRTC F_PANEL SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 CHASSIS AAFP SPEAKER 13 12...
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... 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. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn...x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install ...
... 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. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn...x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install ...
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... of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M PLUS V3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M PLUS V3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For...
... of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M PLUS V3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M PLUS V3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For...
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... SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M PLUS V3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M PLUS V3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. This port... capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Serial port.
... SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M PLUS V3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M PLUS V3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. This port... capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Serial port.
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...specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage...plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the USB connectors. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M PLUS V3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M PLUS V3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to [AHCI ...
...specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage...plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the USB connectors. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P8H61-M PLUS V3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-M PLUS V3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to [AHCI ...
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... 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 support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Follow...
... 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 support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Follow...
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... from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M PLUS V3 File Path Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0403 Folder Info 05/11/... Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Before you to the USB port. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest...
... from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M PLUS V3 File Path Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0403 Folder Info 05/11/... Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Before you to the USB port. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest...
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...that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires... failure! Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup 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...
...that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires... failure! Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup 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...
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..., 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 show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port...USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Boot your computer. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 The succeeding utility screens are for ...
..., 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 show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port...USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Boot your computer. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 The succeeding utility screens are for ...
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... automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M PLUS V3 VER: 0403 DATE: 05/07/2012 Update...
... automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M PLUS V3 VER: 0403 DATE: 05/07/2012 Update...
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... chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to the default value. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for reference...
... chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to the default value. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for reference...
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...the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Shortcut (F3) Advanced Mode (F7) Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the Displays the Advanced mode Advanced mode functions menus Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot Displays the system ... program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M PLUS V3 BIOS Version : 0403 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Speed : 3100 MHz Exit...
...the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Shortcut (F3) Advanced Mode (F7) Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the Displays the Advanced mode Advanced mode functions menus Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot Displays the system ... program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M PLUS V3 BIOS Version : 0403 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Speed : 3100 MHz Exit...
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... below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor...
... below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor...
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... the selected item. To change the settings. A configurable field is a brief description of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that item. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on... menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program.
... the selected item. To change the settings. A configurable field is a brief description of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that item. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on... menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program.
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.../13/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to clear the BIOS password. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System...system security settings. • If you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 The Main menu provides you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM ...
.../13/2010] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to clear the BIOS password. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System...system security settings. • If you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS V3 The Main menu provides you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM ...
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...Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password,... Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Select the User Password item and press . 2. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the...
...Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password,... Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Select the User Password item and press . 2. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the...