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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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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: - Anti-Surge protection - ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution and MOS Heatsink - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - LOW EMI solution - ASUS EFI BIOS - vDRAM Bus: 190-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS EPU - ASUS AI...
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: - Anti-Surge protection - ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution and MOS Heatsink - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - LOW EMI solution - ASUS EFI BIOS - vDRAM Bus: 190-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS EPU - ASUS AI...
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...cooling experience with just a few clicks away. Get your system boot success. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. This all-in no need to patch memory issues. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-3 MemOK! MemOK! You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the same smoothness as...use software package. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up and running in -one simple to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. quickly ...
...cooling experience with just a few clicks away. Get your system boot success. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. This all-in no need to patch memory issues. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-3 MemOK! MemOK! You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the same smoothness as...use software package. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up and running in -one simple to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. quickly ...
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...quiet and cool environment. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in different geographic regions and your screen. The built-in regards to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to energy... variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB...
...quiet and cool environment. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in different geographic regions and your screen. The built-in regards to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to energy... variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB...
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...can be supported with the same CAS latency. 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 higher-sized channel is the standard way...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. - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default ...
...can be supported with the same CAS latency. 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 higher-sized channel is the standard way...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. - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default ...
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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter ... boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. P8H61 PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61 PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter ... boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. P8H61 PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61 PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
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...overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the fan connectors. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the Turbo Key II function. Insufficient air flow inside 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 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 ...
...overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the fan connectors. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the Turbo Key II function. Insufficient air flow inside 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 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 ...
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...switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs ...download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch • Refer to test one set of failsafe settings. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. function. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-27 To stop memory ...
...switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs ...download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch • Refer to test one set of failsafe settings. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. function. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-27 To stop memory ...
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...bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for 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...
...bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for 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...
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... system to malfunction. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 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 ...American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow 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 the CPU ...
... system to malfunction. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 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 ...American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow 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 the CPU ...
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... menu allow you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Use and keys or the numeric keypad 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]... Configuration 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. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features...
... menu allow you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Use and keys or the numeric keypad 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]... Configuration 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. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features...
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... with voltage requirement over 1.65V 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 CPU PLL voltage. According to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with a 0.1V interval 2.4.11 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you... range from 1.185V to 2.135V 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 you to [Enabled] for better system performance.
... with voltage requirement over 1.65V 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 CPU PLL voltage. According to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with a 0.1V interval 2.4.11 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you... range from 1.185V to 2.135V 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 you to [Enabled] for better system performance.