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...must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Example: ++ viii Where to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Conventions used throughout this guide ... information and for product and software updates. 1. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Refer to complete a task....
...must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Example: ++ viii Where to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Conventions used throughout this guide ... information and for product and software updates. 1. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Refer to complete a task....
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...Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS ESD Guards GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) ix Intel® H61 Express Chipset 2 x DIMM, max. ...supported with HD audio module in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61-M PLUS2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7...
...Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS ESD Guards GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) ix Intel® H61 Express Chipset 2 x DIMM, max. ...supported with HD audio module in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61-M PLUS2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7...
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P8H61-M PLUS2 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 PLUS2 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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... to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the...
... to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the...
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H61-M PLUS2 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M PLUS2 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) ... the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then ...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8H61-M PLUS2 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M PLUS2 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) ... the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then ...
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...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 PLUS2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M PLUS2 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By...two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. This port is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to ...
...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 PLUS2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M PLUS2 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By...two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. This port is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to ...
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...BIOS to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND 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 PLUS2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M PLUS2...ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-...
...BIOS to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND 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 PLUS2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 P8H61-M PLUS2...ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-18 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-...
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...; This utility is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the ...Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to download then click Next. b....
...; This utility is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the ...Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to download then click Next. b....
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... the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M PLUS2 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ ...] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program.
... the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M PLUS2 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ ...] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program.
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... system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into...enter BIOS Setup to the Folder Info field. 6. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 ...
... system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into...enter BIOS Setup to the Folder Info field. 6. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 ...
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...motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB ... (USB flash drive). 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 FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in ...
...motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB ... (USB flash drive). 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 FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in ...
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... /o[filename] and press . When BIOS backup is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Press 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 PLUS2 VER: 0302 DATE: 03/04/...2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to save the file. 1.
... /o[filename] and press . When BIOS backup is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Press 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 PLUS2 VER: 0302 DATE: 03/04/...2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to save the file. 1.
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... ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Restart your computer. Are you to update BIOS? Refer to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. DO NOT shut...
... ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Restart your computer. Are you to update BIOS? Refer to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. DO NOT shut...
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... its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure...
... its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure...
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... Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ... Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M PLUS2 BIOS Version : 0302 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 03/04/2011 Speed : 3100 MHz ...
... Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ... Mode Friday [10/08/2010] P8H61-M PLUS2 BIOS Version : 0302 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 03/04/2011 Speed : 3100 MHz ...
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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 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode The ... For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Copyright (C) 2010...
...below shows an example 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 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode The ... For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Copyright (C) 2010...
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... the submenu, select the item and press . Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are items that... arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. General help At the top right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 To change the settings.
... the submenu, select the item and press . Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are items that... arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. General help At the top right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 To change the settings.
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...> Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on... information, and allows you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. EFI BIOS Utility - 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options:...
...> Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on... information, and allows you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. EFI BIOS Utility - 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options:...
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.... After you set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. To change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. Confirm the password when prompted. User Password If you have set a user password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box,...Password item and press . 2. To change an administrator password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new...
.... After you set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. To change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. Confirm the password when prompted. User Password If you have set a user password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box,...Password item and press . 2. To change an administrator password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new...
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... frequency may cause the system to malfunction. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to the default setting. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for...
... frequency may cause the system to malfunction. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to the default setting. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for...