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... Running the support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Utilities menu 2-4 2.3.3 Manual menu 2-5 2.3.4 ASUS Contact information 2-5 2.3.5 Other information 2-6 2.4 Software information 2-8 2.4.1 AI Suite II 2-8 2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager 2-16 Chapter 3 Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction 3-2 3.2 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.3 Jumper 3-3 3.4 Connectors 3-4 Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 4-6 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 3 iii 7/28/11 10:43:08 AM
... Running the support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Utilities menu 2-4 2.3.3 Manual menu 2-5 2.3.4 ASUS Contact information 2-5 2.3.5 Other information 2-6 2.4 Software information 2-8 2.4.1 AI Suite II 2-8 2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager 2-16 Chapter 3 Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction 3-2 3.2 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.3 Jumper 3-3 3.4 Connectors 3-4 Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 4-6 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 3 iii 7/28/11 10:43:08 AM
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... MUST follow to complete a task. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Refer to complete a task. vii E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 7 7/28/11 10:43:11 AM NOTE: Tips and additional information to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the...
... MUST follow to complete a task. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Refer to complete a task. vii E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 7 7/28/11 10:43:11 AM NOTE: Tips and additional information to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the...
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The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Click the icon to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically ...you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility 2-8 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 8 Chapter 2: Starting up 7/28/11 10:43:34 AM
The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Click the icon to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically ...you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility 2-8 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 8 Chapter 2: Starting up 7/28/11 10:43:34 AM
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...updated BIOS file, save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is shown as the screen on the screen. 3. Click Next. When there is not updated version detected, it is a utility that you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS.... 2. Update The Update section allows you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the right side. 2-12 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb...
...updated BIOS file, save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is shown as the screen on the screen. 3. Click Next. When there is not updated version detected, it is a utility that you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS.... 2. Update The Update section allows you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the right side. 2-12 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb...
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... update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to continue. 4. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX ...Manual.indb 13 2-13 7/28/11 10:43:40 AM You can decide whether to continue. 5. 4. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image...
... update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to continue. 4. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX ...Manual.indb 13 2-13 7/28/11 10:43:40 AM You can decide whether to continue. 5. 4. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image...
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...: • An error message appears on the screen during the system startup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in using the ASUS Update utility. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com 4-2 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 7/28/11 10:44:05 AM DO NOT change the...
...: • An error message appears on the screen during the system startup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in using the ASUS Update utility. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com 4-2 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 7/28/11 10:44:05 AM DO NOT change the...
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.... Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Updating from the Internet, then click Next. b. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. c. Locate the BIOS file from the popup menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX...
.... Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Updating from the Internet, then click Next. b. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. c. Locate the BIOS file from the popup menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX...
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...enable it. Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Exit ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: V6-P8H61ELX File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0105 Folder Info 07/22/11 03:33p 4194304 DATE: 07/22/2011 V6-P8H61ELX.ROM File Info MODEL: Help...Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ...
...enable it. Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Exit ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: V6-P8H61ELX File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0105 Folder Info 07/22/11 03:33p 4194304 DATE: 07/22/2011 V6-P8H61ELX.ROM File Info MODEL: Help...Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ...
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.... 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 5 4-5 7/28/11 10:44:08 AM Select the Load...
.... 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 5 4-5 7/28/11 10:44:08 AM Select the Load...
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... the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 4-6 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 7/28/11 10:44:09 AM Before updating the BIOS 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
... the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 4-6 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 7/28/11 10:44:09 AM Before updating the BIOS 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
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The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 7 4-7 7/28/11 10:44:10 AM When BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: V6-P8H61ELX VER: 0105 DATE: 07...
The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 7 4-7 7/28/11 10:44:10 AM When BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: V6-P8H61ELX VER: 0105 DATE: 07...
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...] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. Are you have disconnected them. 4-8 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 7/28/11 10:44:11 AM Restart your...
...] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. Are you have disconnected them. 4-8 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 7/28/11 10:44:11 AM Restart your...
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... Press the power button to the default value. If you failed to ensure optimum performance. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 9 4-9 7/28/11 10:44:12 AM BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to ... not support the bluetooth devices. Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If the system becomes unstable after changing any of the following...
... Press the power button to the default value. If you failed to ensure optimum performance. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 9 4-9 7/28/11 10:44:12 AM BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to ... not support the bluetooth devices. Do this motherboard apply for most conditions to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If the system becomes unstable after changing any of the following...
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... [Slot 1] [Slot 2] 4-24 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 7/28/11 10:44:23 AM Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 4.7.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] ...the submenu. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to configure options for special functions. EEFFIIBBIIOOSSUUttiliiltityy--AAddvvaanncceeddMMooddee Exit Main Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press ...
... [Slot 1] [Slot 2] 4-24 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 7/28/11 10:44:23 AM Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 4.7.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] ...the submenu. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to configure options for special functions. EEFFIIBBIIOOSSUUttiliiltityy--AAddvvaanncceeddMMooddee Exit Main Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press ...