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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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... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:...If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before ...
... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:...If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before ...
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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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...enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - 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 use software package. Quick and ...easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive ...
...enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - 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 use software package. Quick and ...easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive ...
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... USB flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. Its ability to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 Simply...
... USB flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. Its ability to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 Simply...
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... • 7 - • • 7 - • • Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - 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 of Dual-channel memory configuration... 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 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports ...
... • 7 - • • 7 - • • Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - 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 of Dual-channel memory configuration... 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 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports ...
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...do not need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua19 19 5/16/12 1:44:19 PM 1.8 Expansion slots In the future... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two...
...do not need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua19 19 5/16/12 1:44:19 PM 1.8 Expansion slots In the future... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two...
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...Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets... parameter settings 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 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and...
...Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets... parameter settings 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 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and...
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...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 R2.0 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later...174; Vista / Windows® 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is no need to change the SATA type. ...
...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 R2.0 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later...174; Vista / Windows® 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is no need to change the SATA type. ...
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... allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS 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 Copy...
... allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS 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 Copy...
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.../End] 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 Updating from file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the...
.../End] 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 Updating from file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the...
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...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 BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file 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...
...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 BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file 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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...Drive D (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 the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as ...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 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive...
...Drive D (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 the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as ...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 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive...
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...exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Refer 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. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details...
...exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Refer 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. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details...
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... 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 Do this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during...
... 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 Do this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during...
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... device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 5/16/12 1:44:46 PM The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode or press Esc, then select...
... device priority Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 5/16/12 1:44:46 PM The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode or press Esc, then select...
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... figure below shows an example of the 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. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select...
... figure below shows an example of the 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. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select...
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Pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. For example, selecting Main ... item. To display the submenu, select the item and press or double-click the item. Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua9 9 2-9 5/16/12 1:44:54 PM
Pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. For example, selecting Main ... item. To display the submenu, select the item and press or double-click the item. Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua9 9 2-9 5/16/12 1:44:54 PM
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... and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. Configuration options: [English] [Français] [Españ...the BIOS language version from the options. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua10 10 ASUS P8H61-M2 ...
... and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. Configuration options: [English] [Français] [Españ...the BIOS language version from the options. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua10 10 ASUS P8H61-M2 ...
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... an administrator password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press .... press . 3. To set a user password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua11 11 2-11 5/16/12 1:44:56 PM To change a user password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password...
... an administrator password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press .... press . 3. To set a user password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua11 11 2-11 5/16/12 1:44:56 PM To change a user password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password...