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Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Combo port 1 x DVI 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio Jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 ...-out header 1 x COM header 64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up, WOR by Ring 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in...
Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Combo port 1 x DVI 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio Jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 ...-out header 1 x COM header 64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up, WOR by Ring 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in...
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... the AI Suite II utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. 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 BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard...
... the AI Suite II utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. 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 BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard...
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... BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS ...from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. Always update the utility to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2...
... BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS ...from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. Always update the utility to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2...
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...Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to P8H61-M-LX2-R2-ASUS-0402.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool... that you press to restore the BIOS file when ...
...Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to P8H61-M-LX2-R2-ASUS-0402.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool... that you press to restore the BIOS file when ...
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... press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update the BIOS in DOS environment 1. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and ...BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Booting the system in a DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. This utility also allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive formatted using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2...
... press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update the BIOS in DOS environment 1. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and ...BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Booting the system in a DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. This utility also allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive formatted using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2...
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... and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX2 R2 VER: 0402 DATE: 01/13/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! 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...
... and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8H61-M LX2 R2 VER: 0402 DATE: 01/13/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! 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...
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...] Exit 3. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to exit BIOS Updater. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Yes No 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Reconnect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if...
...] Exit 3. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to exit BIOS Updater. Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8H61-M LX2 R2.0 Yes No 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Reconnect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if...
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...first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option ... you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for information on .
...first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option ... you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for information on .
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...is created. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We ...special functions. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS file only coming from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence ...
...is created. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We ...special functions. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS file only coming from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence ...