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... technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your retailer. E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 7 vii 4/11/11 5:03:08 PM Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place... cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is organized...
... technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your retailer. E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 7 vii 4/11/11 5:03:08 PM Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place... cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is organized...
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... mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ESD GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (continued on the next page) E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 9 ix 4/11/11 5:03:10 PM P8H61-M PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...
... mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ESD GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (continued on the next page) E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 9 ix 4/11/11 5:03:10 PM P8H61-M PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...
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P8H61-M PLUS specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio ...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 version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in ...
P8H61-M PLUS specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio ...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 version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in ...
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...4cm(9.6in) VGA LGA1155 2 USB34 CHA_FAN LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E COM1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 P8H61-M PLUS Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® PCIEX1_2 H61 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 USB78 USB910 CLRTC SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 6 PANEL 12 11 10... Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-15 1-18 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 3 1-3 4/11/11 5:03:16 PM DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) Page Connectors/...
...4cm(9.6in) VGA LGA1155 2 USB34 CHA_FAN LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E COM1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 P8H61-M PLUS Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® PCIEX1_2 H61 32Mb BIOS SB_PWR ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 USB78 USB910 CLRTC SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 6 PANEL 12 11 10... Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-15 1-18 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 3 1-3 4/11/11 5:03:16 PM DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) Page Connectors/...
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...with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:40 PM Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with ...it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Keep the screw for information 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. 1.5.3 ...
...with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:40 PM Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with ...it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Keep the screw for information 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. 1.5.3 ...
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...reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. P8H61-M PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.6 Jumpers ...which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. Chapter 1: Product introduction E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 15 1-15 4/11/11 5:03:42 PM Shut down the key during the boot process ...
...reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. P8H61-M PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.6 Jumpers ...which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. Chapter 1: Product introduction E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 15 1-15 4/11/11 5:03:42 PM Shut down the key during the boot process ...
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...item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. 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 PLUS HD-audio-...compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
...item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. 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 PLUS HD-audio-...compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
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... SATA3G_3 P8H61-M PLUS 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 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with ...USB 2.0 specification that supports up to [AHCI Mode]. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:56 PM See section 2.5.4 SATA...
... SATA3G_3 P8H61-M PLUS 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 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with ...USB 2.0 specification that supports up to [AHCI Mode]. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-20 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 20 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:03:56 PM See section 2.5.4 SATA...
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... Select then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 1 4/11/11 5:04:00 PM Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following...
... Select then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 1 4/11/11 5:04:00 PM Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following...
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.../PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:01 PM Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest...
.../PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:01 PM Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. 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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.../16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 3. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you press to...or the USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Chapter 2: BIOS information E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 3 2-3 4/11/11 5:04:02 PM The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, ...
.../16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 3. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you press to...or the USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Chapter 2: BIOS information E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 3 2-3 4/11/11 5:04:02 PM The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, ...
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...the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ... XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:04 PM
...the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ... XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:04 PM
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...backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M PLUS VER: 0213 DATE: 01.../19/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to...
...backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M PLUS VER: 0213 DATE: 01.../19/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to...
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... for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:05 PM Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu...
... for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:05 PM Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu...
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...match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 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... the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 2: BIOS information E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 7 2-7 4/11/11 5:04:06 PM The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to force reset from the operating system. • The...
...match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 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... the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 2: BIOS information E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 7 2-7 4/11/11 5:04:06 PM The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to force reset from the operating system. • The...
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...installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 8 4/11/11 5:04:09 PM Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default... default screen for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M PLUS BIOS Version : 0213 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 ...
...installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 8 4/11/11 5:04:09 PM Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default... default screen for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M PLUS BIOS Version : 0213 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 ...
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...For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 9 2-9 4/11/11 5:04:11 PM Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on ... Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode The Advanced ...
...For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 9 2-9 4/11/11 5:04:11 PM Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on ... Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode The Advanced ...
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..., and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:11 PM You cannot select an item that the item...
..., and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:11 PM You cannot select an item that the item...
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... the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to choose the BIOS language version from the options. The Main menu provides you to clear the BIOS password. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version 0213 x64 01/19/2011 7.0.2.1164...Language [English] Allows you an overview of the screen show Installed. Chapter 2: BIOS information E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 11 2-11 4/11/11 5:04:12 PM EFI BIOS Utility - After you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set the...
... the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to choose the BIOS language version from the options. The Main menu provides you to clear the BIOS password. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version 0213 x64 01/19/2011 7.0.2.1164...Language [English] Allows you an overview of the screen show Installed. Chapter 2: BIOS information E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 11 2-11 4/11/11 5:04:12 PM EFI BIOS Utility - After you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set the...
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... item and press . 2. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and...confirm the password. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:12 PM From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. To set an administrator...
... item and press . 2. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and...confirm the password. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 E6335_P8H61-M PLUS.indb 12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS 4/11/11 5:04:12 PM From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. To set an administrator...