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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-13 2.4.2 Memory...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 2-13 2.4.2 Memory...
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... at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS TurboV ASUS Auto Tuning ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Charger ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61 PLUS only) (continued on the next page) ix We recommend.../s connectors Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the front panel to www...
... at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS TurboV ASUS Auto Tuning ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Charger ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61 PLUS only) (continued on the next page) ix We recommend.../s connectors Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the front panel to www...
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P8H61 Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor Precision Tweaker: - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8 in...
P8H61 Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor Precision Tweaker: - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8 in...
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...eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU...) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61 Series C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their ...
...eliminates the need to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU...) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 ASUS P8H61 Series C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their ...
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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 restore the BIOS in the future. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. From the...
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 restore the BIOS in the future. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. From the...
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... the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press 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. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0...
... the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press 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. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8H61 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0...
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... or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61 PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61.ROM (for P8H61) or H61PLUS.ROM (for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads...
... or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for P8H61 PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61.ROM (for P8H61) or H61PLUS.ROM (for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads...
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... pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 Series This utility also allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the...
... pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 Series This utility also allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the...
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...BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 VER: 0210 DATE: 01/04/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS... write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to continue. At the FreeDOS...
...BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61 VER: 0210 DATE: 01/04/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS... write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to continue. At the FreeDOS...
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... you sure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 Series Select Yes and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to update BIOS? Yes No 4. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1...
... you sure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 Series Select Yes and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to update BIOS? Yes No 4. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1...
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... properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in this section are for reference...back on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you see on...
... properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in this section are for reference...back on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you see on...
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... saved in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-28 ASUS P8H61 Series Load from Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not...
... saved in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-28 ASUS P8H61 Series Load from Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. The Setup Profile Status items show Not...