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....2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11... 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner ...
....2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language 2-11... 2.3.2 System Date 2-11 2.3.3 System Time 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner ...
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... V ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - MemOK! - ASUS EFI BIOS - ASUS AI Suite II - P8H61 PRO specifications summary ASUS Special features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel ports 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - Turbo Key II ASUS Protect 3.0 technology - ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution and MOS Heatsink - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ...
... V ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - MemOK! - ASUS EFI BIOS - ASUS AI Suite II - P8H61 PRO specifications summary ASUS Special features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel ports 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features: - Turbo Key II ASUS Protect 3.0 technology - ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution and MOS Heatsink - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ...
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...and dramatically improves your system up and running in different scenarios. Get your system boot success. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; It allows you to patch memory issues. quickly ensures memory...settings in no need to use software package. MemOK! ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-3 This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in -one simple to enable more intricate system...
...and dramatically improves your system up and running in different scenarios. Get your system boot success. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; It allows you to patch memory issues. quickly ensures memory...settings in no need to use software package. MemOK! ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-3 This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in -one simple to enable more intricate system...
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...using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy ...footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to energy consumptions. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU...
...using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy ...footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to energy consumptions. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU...
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... system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8H61 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling ...system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS...
... system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8H61 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling ...system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS...
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... when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. P8H61 PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61 PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep .... 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down and reboot the...
... when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. P8H61 PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61 PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep .... 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down and reboot the...
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This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN... performance when working on a bare or open-case system. P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO Turbo Key II switch 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61 PRO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN... PWM CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61 PRO Fan connectors • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. DO NOT forget to connect ...
This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN... performance when working on a bare or open-case system. P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO Turbo Key II switch 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61 PRO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN... PWM CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8H61 PRO Fan connectors • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. DO NOT forget to connect ...
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...the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-27 MemOK! function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to test one... If the installed DIMMs still fail to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30...
...the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-27 MemOK! function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to test one... If the installed DIMMs still fail to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30...
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...items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode...to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing ...
...items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode...to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing ...
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...00.1201. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on...achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management...
...00.1201. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on...achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management...
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... options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.4 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric...ASUS P8H61 PRO You can also key in this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.6 CPU Power Management The sub-items in the desired value using the keyboard and press . Use the and keys to set the memory operating frequency. BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Appears when you set the Ai Overclock...
... options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.4 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric...ASUS P8H61 PRO You can also key in this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.6 CPU Power Management The sub-items in the desired value using the keyboard and press . Use the and keys to set the memory operating frequency. BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Appears when you set the Ai Overclock...
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...to 1.685V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set this function for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS P8H61 PRO We recommend you install the DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. ...65V may vary depending on your CPU specification. 2.4.13 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. This item allows you to [Enabled] for better system performance. ...
...to 1.685V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set this function for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS P8H61 PRO We recommend you install the DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. ...65V may vary depending on your CPU specification. 2.4.13 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. This item allows you to [Enabled] for better system performance. ...