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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-33 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-33 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-33 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 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-33 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-33 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-33 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 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10...
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... 2-25 2.7 Boot menu 2-26 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-26 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-26 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-26 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-27 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-27 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-27 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-27 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-27...
... 2-25 2.7 Boot menu 2-26 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-26 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-26 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-26 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-27 2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-27 2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enabled both UEFI and Legacy].... 2-27 2.7.7 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM 2-27 2.7.8 Boot Option Priorities 2-27...
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... company. • If the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the..., slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the...
... company. • If the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the..., slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the...
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... - vCCSA: 190-step system agent voltage control - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary Special features ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS AI Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - Network iControl* featuring instant network...
... - vCCSA: 190-step system agent voltage control - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary Special features ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) ASUS DIGI+ VRM: - ASUS AI Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - Network iControl* featuring instant network...
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...panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61/USB3 R2.0: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports...power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory ...
...panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61/USB3 R2.0: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports...power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory ...
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... High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with ultra-fast sensing...
... High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with ultra-fast sensing...
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... using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. Ai Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you from harmful electromagnetic exposure...
... using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. Ai Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you from harmful electromagnetic exposure...
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... component. This is a reminder that you should shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Onboard LED 1-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply...
... component. This is a reminder that you should shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Onboard LED 1-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply...
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 32 4 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS DIGI+ VRM ATX12V CPU_FAN COM1 LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LGA1155 USB3_12 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO CHA_FAN ASM 1042 Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR P8H61/USB3 R2.0 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H61 Super PCI1 I/O 5 PCI2 64Mb BIOS ALC 887 CLRTC PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 USB910 PANEL SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 6 AAFP 11 10 9 8 7 1-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 32 4 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS DIGI+ VRM ATX12V CPU_FAN COM1 LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LGA1155 USB3_12 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO CHA_FAN ASM 1042 Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR P8H61/USB3 R2.0 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H61 Super PCI1 I/O 5 PCI2 64Mb BIOS ALC 887 CLRTC PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 USB910 PANEL SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 6 AAFP 11 10 9 8 7 1-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series
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Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 8 7 Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-28 7. Front panel ..., 240-pin module) LGA1155 USB34 LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR P8H61 R2.0 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H61 Super PCI1 I/O 5 PCI2 64Mb BIOS ALC 887 CLRTC PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 USB910 PANEL SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 6 AAFP 11 10 9 1.5.4...
Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 4. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 8 7 Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-28 7. Front panel ..., 240-pin module) LGA1155 USB34 LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR P8H61 R2.0 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H61 Super PCI1 I/O 5 PCI2 64Mb BIOS ALC 887 CLRTC PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 USB910 PANEL SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 6 AAFP 11 10 9 1.5.4...
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... card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings... intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...
... card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings... intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...
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... to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the ...computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear ...
... to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the ...computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear ...
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...MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel ...• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal ...
...MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel ...• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal ...
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...SATA type. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-30 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND ...P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is no need to change the SATA type. • To configure the SATA type in BIOS...
...SATA type. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-30 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND ...P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® XP. • [IDE] is no need to change the SATA type. • To configure the SATA type in BIOS...
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... 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to avoid network traffic, then click Next. From the list, select either through a network or...
... 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to avoid network traffic, then click Next. From the list, select either through a network or...
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... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0206.../2012 H61U3R2.CAP File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Before you to the USB port. 2.
... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER: 0206.../2012 H61U3R2.CAP File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Before you to the USB port. 2.
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... into P8H61R2.CAP (for P8H61 R2.0), P8H61PR2.CAP (for P8H61 PLUS R2.0), or H61U3R2.CAP (for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut...
... into P8H61R2.CAP (for P8H61 R2.0), P8H61PR2.CAP (for P8H61 PLUS R2.0), or H61U3R2.CAP (for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut...
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...disk drives (optional). At the FreeDOS prompt, 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)! Welcome to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in... not supported under DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ...
...disk drives (optional). At the FreeDOS prompt, 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)! Welcome to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in... not supported under DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ...
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...Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure ...to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 VER: 0206 DATE: 02/10/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...
...Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure ...to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 VER: 0206 DATE: 02/10/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...
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... the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series If you see on your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from ...a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the...
... the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series If you see on your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from ...a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the...