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P8H61-M2 series specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel Audio CODEC - S/PDIF out header - ...GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x TPM IC onboard (P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only) ...
P8H61-M2 series specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors Rear panel ports VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel Audio CODEC - S/PDIF out header - ...GPU Boost ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x TPM IC onboard (P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only) ...
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... LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power 1 AUDIO PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E ASM 1083 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PCI1 PCI2 Intel® H61 CHASSIS 32Mb BIOS 7 VIA 1708S SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1 AAFP USB910 SB_PWR USB78 F_PANEL CLRTC SPEAKER SATA3G_3 ...P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-11 10 Speaker connector (4- Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-13 Page 1-12 1-14 1-8 1-1 1-14 1-13 1-15 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M2...
... LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power 1 AUDIO PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E ASM 1083 P8H61-M2/TPM/SI PCI1 PCI2 Intel® H61 CHASSIS 32Mb BIOS 7 VIA 1708S SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1 AAFP USB910 SB_PWR USB78 F_PANEL CLRTC SPEAKER SATA3G_3 ...P8H61-M2/TPM/SI only. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-11 10 Speaker connector (4- Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 15 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-13 Page 1-12 1-14 1-8 1-1 1-14 1-13 1-15 1-2 ASUS P8H61-M2...
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... position. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets... clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard...
... position. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-M2/TPM/SI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets... clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard...
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...Next. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M-TPM/SI File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 03/25.../PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. Enter the...
...Next. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61-M-TPM/SI File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0203 Folder Info 03/25.../PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. Enter the...
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... is done, press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Press any key to return to save the file. 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1...three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-...
... is done, press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Press any key to return to save the file. 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1...three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI VER: 0203 DATE: 03/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-...
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...updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater ...BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI...
...updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater ...BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M2-TPM/SI...
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... program. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8H61-M2-TPM/SI BIOS Version : 0203 Build Date : 03/25/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total Memory :...12.096V System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Silent Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/...
... program. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8H61-M2-TPM/SI BIOS Version : 0203 Build Date : 03/25/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed : 3100 MHz Total Memory :...12.096V System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Silent Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/...
