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... 1-28 1.13 Software support 1-29 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.13.2 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...
... 1-28 1.13 Software support 1-29 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.13.2 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...
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...to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Example: means that you must press two or more information Refer to complete a task. Example: ++ viii CAUTION: Information... to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that may have been added by your dealer....
...to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Example: means that you must press two or more information Refer to complete a task. Example: ++ viii CAUTION: Information... to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that may have been added by your dealer....
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...channel memory architecture Support Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)* * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express...the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you are available in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™...
...channel memory architecture Support Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)* * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express...the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you are available in the market. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™...
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... by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8H61 PRO specifications summary Internal connectors / switches BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 2 x USB...
... by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.4 in (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8H61 PRO specifications summary Internal connectors / switches BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 2 x USB...
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ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without... using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS...ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your screen. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to their default settings. C.P.R. Simply shut ...
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without... using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS...ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your screen. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to their default settings. C.P.R. Simply shut ...
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The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel 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. - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you .... • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. P8H61 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when...
The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel 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. - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you .... • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. P8H61 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when...
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... system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for... successful boot. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. 2. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. MemOK! function. ASUS P8H61 PRO...
... system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for... successful boot. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. 2. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. MemOK! function. ASUS P8H61 PRO...
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... install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3...is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-29 The following screen is for updates. To run the DVD. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.13 Software support 1....
... install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3...is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-29 The following screen is for updates. To run the DVD. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.13 Software support 1....
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...utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that 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 allows you to download then click Next. Copy the original motherboard... BIOS using this utility. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet a. b. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. c. ...
...utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that 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 allows you to download then click Next. Copy the original motherboard... BIOS using this utility. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet a. b. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. c. ...
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... or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 PRO Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1.
... or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 PRO Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1.
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...the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 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 an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter ...BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder ...
...the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 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 an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter ...BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder ...
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..., type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. ...can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Welcome to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 PRO
..., type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. ...can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Welcome to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 PRO
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...done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS backup is not write-protected and... with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 PRO VER: 0302 DATE: 01/17/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension...
...done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS backup is not write-protected and... with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 PRO VER: 0302 DATE: 01/17/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension...
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... between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 PRO Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits...
... between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 PRO Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits...
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.... • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to your data or system. Do this section are for...
.... • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to your data or system. Do this section are for...
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... same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-28 ASUS P8H61 PRO EFI BIOS Utility - Save to Profile Allows you to configure options for special functions. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the...one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in ...
... same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-28 ASUS P8H61 PRO EFI BIOS Utility - Save to Profile Allows you to configure options for special functions. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the...one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in ...