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...a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates...Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided....
...a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates...Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided....
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...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 P8H61-M PLUS2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel...ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...
...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 P8H61-M PLUS2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel...ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...
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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 ...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 (24...
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 ...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 (24...
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Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Place...
Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Place...
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... 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility...
... 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility...
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... found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 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 an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down...
... found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 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 an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down...
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... command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 Boot your computer. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The...
... command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2 Boot your computer. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The...
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D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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 any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters...
D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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 any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters...
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... BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2...
... BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2...
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... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. See section 1.6 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear...shown in using the first two options. Do this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for information on how to always shut down the system properly from a running operating ...
... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. See section 1.6 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear...shown in using the first two options. Do this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for information on how to always shut down the system properly from a running operating ...
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... Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to configure options for special functions. Key in a profile number from one to run... your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the submenu. EFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-24 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2
... Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to configure options for special functions. Key in a profile number from one to run... your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the submenu. EFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-24 ASUS P8H61-M PLUS2