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... 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 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency 2-14 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode 2-14...
... 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 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency 2-14 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode 2-14...
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... to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - 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: - MemOK! - Turbo Key II ASUS Protect 3.0 technology - vDRAM Bus: 190-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - LOW EMI solution - ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution...
... to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - 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: - MemOK! - Turbo Key II ASUS Protect 3.0 technology - vDRAM Bus: 190-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - LOW EMI solution - ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution...
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... into one software offers diverse and ease to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. This all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-3 This easy OC tool allows you to use software package. Fanless...
... into one software offers diverse and ease to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. This all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-3 This easy OC tool allows you to use software package. Fanless...
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...that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in different geographic regions and your screen. C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system... due to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and ...
...that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in different geographic regions and your screen. C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system... due to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and ...
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...on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Micron ELPIDA KTC ELPIDA Hynix Micron Micron ... or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8H61 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
...on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Micron ELPIDA KTC ELPIDA Hynix Micron Micron ... or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8H61 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
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P8H61 PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61 PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the ... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help... enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. You can clear the CMOS memory of...
P8H61 PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61 PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the ... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help... enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. You can clear the CMOS memory of...
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... 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. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you to fine-tune performance... the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on a bare or open-case system. P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO Turbo Key II switch 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire...
... 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. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you to fine-tune performance... the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on a bare or open-case system. P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO Turbo Key II switch 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire...
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...to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-27... requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the...
...to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-27... requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. The figure below shows an ... experienced end-users 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 the system boot configuration...
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. The figure below shows an ... experienced end-users 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 the system boot configuration...
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...Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. 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 Offset Mode Sign ... malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the ...
...Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. 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 Offset Mode Sign ... malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the ...
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... keypad to set the memory operating frequency. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Press and select OK to start automatic overclocking. 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. To restore the default setting...Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Use the and keys to your CPU model. 2-14 ASUS P8H61 PRO Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when The EPU Power Saving Mode is set to [Enabled] and...
... keypad to set the memory operating frequency. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Press and select OK to start automatic overclocking. 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. To restore the default setting...Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Use the and keys to your CPU model. 2-14 ASUS P8H61 PRO Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when The EPU Power Saving Mode is set to [Enabled] and...
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... 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 [Enabled] for better system performance. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better... overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. The values range from 1.80V to 1.90V with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set this function for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS P8H61 PRO 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows...
... 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 [Enabled] for better system performance. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better... overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. The values range from 1.80V to 1.90V with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set this function for EMI control. 2-16 ASUS P8H61 PRO 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows...