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... Onboard LEDs 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...
... Onboard LEDs 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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...• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it may become ...power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using, contact your area. About this guide is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Safety ...
...• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it may become ...power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using, contact your area. About this guide is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Safety ...
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... from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.010V increment - ASUS EPU - ASUS AI Charger - vDRAM Bus: 190-step DRAM voltage control - 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: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: adjustable CPU voltage at a 1MHz increment...
... from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.010V increment - ASUS EPU - ASUS AI Charger - vDRAM Bus: 190-step DRAM voltage control - 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: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: adjustable CPU voltage at a 1MHz increment...
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xi P8H61 PRO specifications summary Internal connectors / switches BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 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 2 x SATA ... 1 x MemOK! switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR 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:...
xi P8H61 PRO specifications summary Internal connectors / switches BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 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 2 x SATA ... 1 x MemOK! switch 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2 0a, Multi-language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR 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:...
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...BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system, while the exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Get your system boot success. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in -one simple to use functions, with the elegant appearance! ASUS P8H61 PRO... 1-3 MemOK! It allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS TurboV ...
...BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system, while the exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Get your system boot success. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in -one simple to use functions, with the elegant appearance! ASUS P8H61 PRO... 1-3 MemOK! It allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS TurboV ...
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...the RTC data. C.P.R. eliminates the need to their default settings. The built-in different geographic regions and your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles ...offer flexible controls of fan speed to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment...
...the RTC data. C.P.R. eliminates the need to their default settings. The built-in different geographic regions and your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles ...offer flexible controls of fan speed to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment...
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... support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for later... supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI ...
... support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for later... supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI ...
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... to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. P8H61 PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61 PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on...
... to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. P8H61 PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8H61 PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on...
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...the BIOS is purchased separately. If you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-...21 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 2. P8H61 PRO AAFP SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC ...
...the BIOS is purchased separately. If you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. COM1 PIN 1 P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-...21 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 2. P8H61 PRO AAFP SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC ...
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... you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-27 switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of...with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO MemOK! MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! 2. switch until the DRAM_LED...
... you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. ASUS P8H61 PRO 1-27 switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of...with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. P8H61 PRO P8H61 PRO MemOK! MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! 2. switch until the DRAM_LED...
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... from the popup menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. From the list, select either...II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
... from the popup menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. From the list, select either...II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
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....ROM File Info MODEL: P8H61 PRO Help Info VER: 0302 DATE: 01/17/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 PRO The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. b. 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 this utility, download the ...
....ROM File Info MODEL: P8H61 PRO Help Info VER: 0302 DATE: 01/17/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 PRO The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. b. 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 this utility, download the ...
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... automatically. 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 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 contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
... automatically. 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 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 contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
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...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)! Boot your computer. This utility also allows you can use as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 PRO NTFS is not supported under DOS ...environment. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the ...
...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)! Boot your computer. This utility also allows you can use as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 PRO NTFS is not supported under DOS ...environment. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the ...
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... 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 any key to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 4096KB free...
... 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 any key to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 4096KB free...
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... prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 PRO Refer to confirm BIOS update. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Restart your computer. Are you sure to select the BIOS file and press . Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to...
... prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 PRO Refer to confirm BIOS update. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Restart your computer. Are you sure to select the BIOS file and press . Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to...
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...for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you want to use the mouse to control... off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to guide you failed to your motherboard if you see on...
...for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you want to use the mouse to control... off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to guide you failed to your motherboard if you see on...
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... or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61 PRO To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode...
... or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61 PRO To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai... Advanced Mode. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations... the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options...
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai... Advanced Mode. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations... the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options...
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... means that do not fit on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 PRO Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. To change the value of a menu screen when there are... the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of the selected item. You cannot select an...
... means that do not fit on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8H61 PRO Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. To change the value of a menu screen when there are... the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of the selected item. You cannot select an...