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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...
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...
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... 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. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are also provided. How this guide This user guide contains the information you...
... 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. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are also provided. How this guide This user guide contains the information you...
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.... 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports 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 CPU types. ** Refer to www...
.... 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports 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 CPU types. ** Refer 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: - vDRAM Bus: 190-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 190-step ... 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - 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...
P8H61 Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor Precision Tweaker: - vDRAM Bus: 190-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 190-step ... 12V power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - 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...
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... the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable more intricate system settings. 1-2 ASUS P8H61 Series You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with an ACPI management function to -point links, which means...
... the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Innovative ASUS features ASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to enable more intricate system settings. 1-2 ASUS P8H61 Series You can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with an ACPI management function to -point links, which means...
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...Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the latest BIOS file. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; Even O.C....diverse and ease to use software package. It allows you to convert your screen. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that detects the current system...
...Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the latest BIOS file. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; Even O.C....diverse and ease to use software package. It allows you to convert your screen. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that detects the current system...
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... 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 eliminates the need to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear...
... 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 eliminates the need to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear...
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... module) USB34 LGA1155 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO AAFP CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR P8H61 Series RTL 8111E PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H61 PCI1 PCI2 ALC 887 CLRTC 5 32Mb BIOS PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANEL 6 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SB_PWR SPEAKER 12 11 10 9 87...
... module) USB34 LGA1155 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN_USB12 1 AUDIO AAFP CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR P8H61 Series RTL 8111E PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H61 PCI1 PCI2 ALC 887 CLRTC 5 32Mb BIOS PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANEL 6 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SB_PWR SPEAKER 12 11 10 9 87...
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... the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Chapter 1: Product... slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to do not need to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the ...
... the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Chapter 1: Product... slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to do not need to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the ...
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... move the jumper again to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61 Series Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then ...the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. The onboard ...
... move the jumper again to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to default values. 1-20 ASUS P8H61 Series Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then ...the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. The onboard ...
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... devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. This 9-pin COM1 port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. AAFP P8H61 Series SENSE2_RETUR PORT2 L SENSE_SEND SENSE1_RETUR PORT2 R PRESENCE# PORT1 R GND PORT1 L PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition NC Line out_L NC NC Line out_R NC MICPWR...this connector, set the item to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. This port is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61 Series
... devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. This 9-pin COM1 port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. AAFP P8H61 Series SENSE2_RETUR PORT2 L SENSE_SEND SENSE1_RETUR PORT2 R PRESENCE# PORT1 R GND PORT1 L PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition NC Line out_L NC NC Line out_R NC MICPWR...this connector, set the item to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. This port is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8H61 Series
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... the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61 Series USB56 USB78 USB910 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND... GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8H61 Series SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to 480 Mbps connection speed. See section...
... the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P8H61 Series USB56 USB78 USB910 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND... GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8H61 Series SATA connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to 480 Mbps connection speed. See section...
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...optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to restore the BIOS in case you need to launch the AI Suite II utility. Click Update button from the Quick Bar..., and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. b. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that...
...optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to restore the BIOS in case you need to launch the AI Suite II utility. Click Update button from the Quick Bar..., and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. b. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that...
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...Exit DATE: 01/04/2011 P8H61.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 Series To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click ...Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Always update the utility to the...
...Exit DATE: 01/04/2011 P8H61.ROM File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8H61 Series To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click ...Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to avail all its features. Always update the utility to the...
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... devices for P8H61 PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61.ROM (for P8H61) or H61PLUS.ROM (for the BIOS file. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash...
... devices for P8H61 PLUS). • The BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61.ROM (for P8H61) or H61PLUS.ROM (for the BIOS file. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash...
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... XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 Series Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition...
... XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61 Series Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition...
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... 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek 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...
... 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek 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...
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... Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 Series Refer to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to update BIOS? Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit...
... Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61 Series Refer to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to update BIOS? Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit...
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... Defaults item under the Exit menu. 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 information on . See section 2.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system...
... Defaults item under the Exit menu. 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 information on . See section 2.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system...
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...) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61 Series BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Friday [...10/08/2010] P8H61 BIOS Version : 0210 Build Date : 01/04/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz ...
...) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8H61 Series BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Friday [...10/08/2010] P8H61 BIOS Version : 0210 Build Date : 01/04/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz ...