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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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...that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are connected. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all cables are ... area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vi Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable ...
...that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are connected. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all cables are ... area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vi Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable ...
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...+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vDRAM Bus: 190-step Memory voltage control - 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 TurboV - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS...
...+ (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) - ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vDRAM Bus: 190-step Memory voltage control - 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 TurboV - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS...
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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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...'s first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive...
...'s first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive...
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... you from harmful electromagnetic exposure by eliminating 50% of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB device's conditions. With its easy... devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. 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...
... you from harmful electromagnetic exposure by eliminating 50% of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB device's conditions. With its easy... devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. 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...
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... touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off or the power cord is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in... cord from the power supply. 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 C.P.R. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you should shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to...
... touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off or the power cord is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in... cord from the power supply. 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 C.P.R. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you should shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to...
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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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...SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 8 7 Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-28 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27 1-25 11. CPU ...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...
...SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 8 7 Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1-28 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-6 1-30 1-10 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27 1-25 11. CPU ...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...
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... adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the ...the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard ...
... adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the ...the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard ...
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1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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. Plug the power cord and turn ON the ... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to...
1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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. Plug the power cord and turn ON the ... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to...
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... two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for your USB 3.0 devices. 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only). Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. If you connect USB...
... two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for your USB 3.0 devices. 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only). Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. If you connect USB...
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... RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 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® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode... type in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-30 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 5.
... RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 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® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode... type in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-30 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 5.
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.... c. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Place the support DVD in the future. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard...
.... c. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Place the support DVD in the future. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard...
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.... b. Before you to the USB port. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER...
.... b. Before you to the USB port. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61/USB3 R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive Info fs0:\ VER...
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...Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Turn on the system. 2. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61/USB3 R2.0). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may... device into P8H61R2.CAP (for P8H61 R2.0), P8H61PR2.CAP (for P8H61 PLUS R2.0), or H61U3R2.CAP (for the BIOS file. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to recover BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to ...
...Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Turn on the system. 2. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61/USB3 R2.0). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may... device into P8H61R2.CAP (for P8H61 R2.0), P8H61PR2.CAP (for P8H61 PLUS R2.0), or H61U3R2.CAP (for the BIOS file. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to recover BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to ...
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... flash drive. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. Boot your computer. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only...
... flash drive. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. Boot your computer. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only...
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...between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Are you sure to select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer 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: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61U3R2.CAP 8388608 2012-02-10 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. ...
...between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Are you sure to select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer 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: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61U3R2.CAP 8388608 2012-02-10 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. ...
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... Self Test (POST). See section 2.9 Exit Menu for this option only if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in...
... Self Test (POST). See section 2.9 Exit Menu for this option only if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in...