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...11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/... menu 2-21 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-21 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-21 iv E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua4 4 5/16/12 1:43:40 PM
...11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/... menu 2-21 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-21 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed 2-21 iv E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua4 4 5/16/12 1:43:40 PM
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..., humidity, and temperature extremes. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure that all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the ...describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM About this guide is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables are unplugged....
..., humidity, and temperature extremes. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure that all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the ...describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM About this guide is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables are unplugged....
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....0_Manua9 9 ix 5/16/12 1:43:44 PM P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network...
....0_Manua9 9 ix 5/16/12 1:43:44 PM P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network...
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...one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 5/16/12 1:43:52 PM 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Network iControl With a one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no .... The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one simple to supervise...
...one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 5/16/12 1:43:52 PM 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Network iControl With a one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no .... The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one simple to supervise...
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... restores the CPU parameters to achieve a quiet and cool environment. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua4 4 5/16/12 1:43:54 PM Its ability to overclocking failure...
... restores the CPU parameters to achieve a quiet and cool environment. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua4 4 5/16/12 1:43:54 PM Its ability to overclocking failure...
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...CPU) Vendors Crucial Crucial ELPIDA Kingston Kingston Kingston Micron Micron Part No. or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs...6 DS 7 SS SS SS * SS: Single-sided DS: Double-sided DIMM_B2 SS SS DS DS SS Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua17 17 5/16/12 1:44:15 PM The following table shows how to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration.
...CPU) Vendors Crucial Crucial ELPIDA Kingston Kingston Kingston Micron Micron Part No. or D.O.C.P. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs...6 DS 7 SS SS SS * SS: Single-sided DS: Double-sided DIMM_B2 SS SS DS DS SS Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua17 17 5/16/12 1:44:15 PM The following table shows how to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration.
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...card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua19 19 5/16/12 1:44:19 PM Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After ... may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing...
...card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua19 19 5/16/12 1:44:19 PM Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After ... may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing...
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...which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-20 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua20 20 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:20 PM Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button ... overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ...
...which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-20 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua20 20 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 5/16/12 1:44:20 PM Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button ... overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ...
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... details. 7. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. •...RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3...
... details. 7. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. •...RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3...
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... BIOS information 2-1 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua1 1 5/16/12 1:44:37 PM 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...the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to download ...
... BIOS information 2-1 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua1 1 5/16/12 1:44:37 PM 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...the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to download ...
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... its features. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 VER: 0304 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder...
... its features. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 VER: 0304 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder...
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... may not be the latest version. Press to switch to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 2-3 5/16/12 1:44:41 PM 3. Reboot the...3. To ensure 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 contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash...
... may not be the latest version. Press to switch to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 2-3 5/16/12 1:44:41 PM 3. Reboot the...3. To ensure 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 contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash...
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... When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua4 4 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16.../12 1:44:42 PM Do not save them on the 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 Drive...
... When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua4 4 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16.../12 1:44:42 PM Do not save them on the 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 Drive...
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... the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 VER: 0304 DATE: 04/20/2012 Update ROM BOARD:... Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61M2TR.CAP 8390656 2012-04-20 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. Refer to update BIOS? Are...
... the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 VER: 0304 DATE: 04/20/2012 Update ROM BOARD:... Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61M2TR.CAP 8390656 2012-04-20 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. Refer to update BIOS? Are...
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...button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:43 PM We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a ...running operating system can cause damage to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can be used under...
...button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:43 PM We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a ...running operating system can cause damage to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can be used under...
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Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 5/16/12 1:44:46 PM To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode or press Esc, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Selects the display language...
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 5/16/12 1:44:46 PM To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode or press Esc, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Selects the display language...
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... screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua8 8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:53 PM Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation...
... screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua8 8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:53 PM Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation...
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... window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua9 9 2-9 5/16/12 1:44:54 PM General help At the top right corner of the menu...
... window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua9 9 2-9 5/16/12 1:44:54 PM General help At the top right corner of the menu...
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...; The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an overview of the ... Security The Security menu items allow you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. After you to change the system security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua10 10 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:56 PM
...; The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an overview of the ... Security The Security menu items allow you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. After you to change the system security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua10 10 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:56 PM
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...Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua11 11 2-11 5/16/12 1:44:56 PM Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user... the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Otherwise, you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To set a user password: 1. ...
...Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua11 11 2-11 5/16/12 1:44:56 PM Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user... the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Otherwise, you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To set a user password: 1. ...