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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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.... If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it by yourself. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power...your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. How this guide This user guide contains the information you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before ...
.... If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it by yourself. vi E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua6 6 5/16/12 1:43:41 PM Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power...your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. How this guide This user guide contains the information you encounter technical problems with the package. • 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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...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 ease. New upgrade! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 5/16/12 1:43:52 PM Within...for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in use functions, with difficult POST situations. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents...
...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 ease. New upgrade! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 5/16/12 1:43:52 PM Within...for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in use functions, with difficult POST situations. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents...
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... profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer ...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to their default settings. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements 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...
... profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer ...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to their default settings. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements 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...
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... 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 R2.0_Manua17 17 5/16/12 1:44:15 PM Size SS/DS CT12864BA1067.8FF CT25664BA1067.16FF EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS 2GB DS 1GB SS KVR1066D3N7/1G... Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. 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 individual...
... 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 R2.0_Manua17 17 5/16/12 1:44:15 PM Size SS/DS CT12864BA1067.8FF CT25664BA1067.16FF EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS 2GB DS 1GB SS KVR1066D3N7/1G... Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. 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 individual...
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... the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated 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 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion... cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying...
... the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated 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 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion... cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying...
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...hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power ... reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back 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 system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS...
...hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power ... reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back 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 system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS...
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... 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 version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is no need to change the SATA type. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS...
... 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 version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is no need to change the SATA type. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS...
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... to launch the AI Suite II utility. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. 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 support DVD that comes with...motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2...
... to launch the AI Suite II utility. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. 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 support DVD that comes with...motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2...
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.../Home/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 b. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. 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. Updating from file, then...
.../Home/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 b. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. 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. Updating from file, then...
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... gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 2-3 5/16/12 1:44:41 PM Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical .... 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 done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO ...
... gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 2-3 5/16/12 1:44:41 PM Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical .... 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 done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO ...
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... computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 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. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select...
... computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 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. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select...
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... for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings 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. When BIOS update is ...
... for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings 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. When BIOS update is ...
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... system can change modes from the Exit menu or 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... the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this section are for most conditions to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Refer to section...
... system can change modes from the Exit menu or 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... the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this section are for most conditions to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Refer to section...
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... to the Setup Mode item in section� 2.7 Boot menu for details. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 5/16/12 1:44:46 PM 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 BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and ...
... to the Setup Mode item in section� 2.7 Boot menu for details. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua7 7 5/16/12 1:44:46 PM 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 BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and ...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu ... 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 ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu ... 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
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... menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. To change the settings. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an... item is not user-configurable. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua9 9 2-9 5/16/12 1:44:54 PM Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list...
... menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. To change the settings. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an... item is not user-configurable. Chapter 2: BIOS information E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua9 9 2-9 5/16/12 1:44:54 PM Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list...
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...8226; The Administrator or User Password items on how to choose the BIOS language version from the options. 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 Series 5/16/12 1:44:56 PM See section 1.9 Jumpers for ...information on top of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set a ...
...8226; The Administrator or User Password items on how to choose the BIOS language version from the options. 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 Series 5/16/12 1:44:56 PM See section 1.9 Jumpers for ...information on top of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set a ...
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... when prompted. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To change an administrator password: 1. After you have... key in a password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a 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 Otherwise, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. Confirm the password when...
... when prompted. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To change an administrator password: 1. After you have... key in a password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a 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 Otherwise, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. Confirm the password when...