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... 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... [Auto 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-17 2.5.2 PCH Configuration 2-19 2.5.3 SATA Configuration 2-19 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration 2-19 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-20 iv
... 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... [Auto 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu 2-17 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-17 2.5.2 PCH Configuration 2-19 2.5.3 SATA Configuration 2-19 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration 2-19 2.5.5 USB Configuration 2-20 iv
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...Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on... the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ...
...Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0: Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on... the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ...
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...: Digital Power Design for top network program in use - USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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: - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS...
...: Digital Power Design for top network program in use - USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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: - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS...
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...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 - 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel ... 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 information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR by...
...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 - 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel ... 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 information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR by...
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... (PSU). The built-in -one -click on downloads. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. USB 3.0 Boost (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the...
... (PSU). The built-in -one -click on downloads. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. USB 3.0 Boost (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the...
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Ai Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to a new level of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment. Low EMI A special low-radiation ...and iPad, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. • The actual charging speed may vary with...
Ai Charger+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to a new level of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment. Low EMI A special low-radiation ...and iPad, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. • The actual charging speed may vary with...
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...Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-28 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, 1-31 USB78, USB910) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-29 1-16 10. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)...DIMM_B1 (64bit, 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...
...Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-28 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, 1-31 USB78, USB910) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-29 1-16 10. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)...DIMM_B1 (64bit, 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...
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... an IRQ to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Otherwise, ...groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards...
... an IRQ to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Otherwise, ...groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards...
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USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for your USB 3.0 devices. 9. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want... to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect USB...
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (P8H61 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for your USB 3.0 devices. 9. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want... to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect USB...
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... any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8H61/USB3 R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at...
... any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8H61/USB3 R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at...
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... before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the ...motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3....
... before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the ...motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3....
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... 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 this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS.../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 Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3.
... 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 this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS.../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 Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3.
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... 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61/USB3 R2.0). •...
... 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61/USB3 R2.0). •...
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...latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to the USB port. 2. This utility also allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a... drive). Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item ...
...latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to the USB port. 2. This utility also allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a... drive). Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item ...
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...section 1.9 Jumpers for this option only if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for...
...section 1.9 Jumpers for this option only if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for...
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...Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed ... Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Realtek LAN Controller Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek Controller...
...Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed ... Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Realtek LAN Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Realtek LAN Controller Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Realtek Controller...
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Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the settings. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press ...
Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the settings. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press ...
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...-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU configuration parameters 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to...
...-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU configuration parameters 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to...
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... be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series If no USB device is disabled. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the HD Audio Controller...
... be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 2-20 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series If no USB device is disabled. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the HD Audio Controller...
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... IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=278h; Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this function...allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Serial Port [Enabled] Allows ...
... IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=278h; Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this function...allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Serial Port [Enabled] Allows ...