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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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...clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, ... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or...
...clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, ... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or...
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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 program in use ASUS EPU (Lite) GPU Boost ASUS Fan Xpert...
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 program in use ASUS EPU (Lite) GPU Boost ASUS Fan Xpert...
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.... AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into 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 Auto ...PPPoE network connection gives a one simple to run in use functions, with ease. The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers ...
.... AI Suite II With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into 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 Auto ...PPPoE network connection gives a one simple to run in use functions, with ease. The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers ...
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... update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2...
... update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2...
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...memory configuration. The following table shows how to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 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 both the...ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to use the DIMM slots: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 1 SS 2 3 SS 4 DS 5 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...
...memory configuration. The following table shows how to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 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 both the...ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to use the DIMM slots: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 1 SS 2 3 SS 4 DS 5 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...
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... it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua19 19 5/16/12 1:44:19 PM The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...
... it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua19 19 5/16/12 1:44:19 PM The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...
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...BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI... never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again 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 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data.
...BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI... never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again 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 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data.
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...BIOS setup to [AC97]. SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND 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...MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-...
...BIOS setup to [AC97]. SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND 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...MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-...
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... this utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit 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 future. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua1 1 5/16/12 1:44:37 PM The Specials menu appears...
... this utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit 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 future. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua1 1 5/16/12 1:44:37 PM The Specials menu appears...
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... 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 v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 VER: 0304 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder Info ...Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:39 PM 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 this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you to ...
... 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 v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 VER: 0304 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ Folder Info ...Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series 5/16/12 1:44:39 PM 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 this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you to ...
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... 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 this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61M2TR.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI...
... 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 this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61M2TR.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI...
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... Menu. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. 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 When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org...
... Menu. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. 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 When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org...
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... them. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits 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...
... them. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits 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...
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... screens shown in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to ... Exit/Advanced Mode button 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 See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default ...
... screens shown in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to ... Exit/Advanced Mode button 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 See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default ...
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...Mode screen appears when you to the Setup Mode item in section� 2.7 Boot menu for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 5/16/12 1:44:46 PM The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side.... • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the...
...Mode screen appears when you to the Setup Mode item in section� 2.7 Boot menu for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 5/16/12 1:44:46 PM The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side.... • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the...
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... the detailed configurations. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options 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 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation... system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings.
... the detailed configurations. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options 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 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation... system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings.
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...up window with the configuration options for that is user-configurable, you can change the settings. You cannot select an item that item. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua9 9 2-9 5/16/12 1:44:54 PM Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select items in the menu and change... means that menu. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Use the navigation keys to display the other...
...up window with the configuration options for that is user-configurable, you can change the settings. You cannot select an item that item. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua9 9 2-9 5/16/12 1:44:54 PM Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select items in the menu and change... means that menu. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Use the navigation keys to display the other...
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...CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to choose the BIOS language version from the options. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when 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 See section 1.9 ...Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information...
...CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to choose the BIOS language version from the options. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when 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 See section 1.9 ...Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information...
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...2. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the...password when prompted. From the Create New Password box, key in a 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 To set an administrator password: 1. Select the User Password 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. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the...password when prompted. From the Create New Password box, key in a 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 To set an administrator password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . ...