Asus P8H61-M LE CSM R2.0 driver and firmware
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P8H61-M LE R2.0 User's Manual - Page 2
.... Copies of these licenses are included in this product. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other additional data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or...
P8H61-M LE R2.0 User's Manual - Page 3
... information...vi About this guide...vii P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii
Chapter 1:
Product introduction
1.1 Special features 1-1
1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1
1.1.2 DIGI+VRM Digital Power Design 1-2
1.1.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-2
1.1.4 Other special features 1-4
1.2 Before you proceed 1-5
1.3 Motherboard overview 1-6
1.3.1 Placement direction...
P8H61-M LE R2.0 User's Manual - Page 6
... try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage...
P8H61-M LE R2.0 User's Manual - Page 7
... it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware...
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P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary
CPU
Chipset Memory
Graphics
Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features
LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors
Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 • The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support ...
P8H61-M LE R2.0 User's Manual - Page 10
... BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS My Logo 2
* The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems.
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Internal base clock tuning from 80MHz up tp 300MHz at 1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB...
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P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary
Accessories BIOS features Support DVD Form factor
2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, SM BIOS v2.7, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS utilities ...
P8H61-M LE R2.0 User's Manual - Page 15
...an OS-based utility.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.
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P8H61-M LE R2.0 User's Manual - Page 27
... its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be...
P8H61-M LE R2.0 User's Manual - Page 34
... card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for
information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards...
P8H61-M LE R2.0 User's Manual - Page 42
...174; H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.
SATA3G_1
SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3
P8H61-M LE R2.0
SATA3G_4
P8H61-M LE R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors
• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
• Due...
P8H61-M LE R2.0 User's Manual - Page 45
... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays...
P8H61-M LE R2.0 User's Manual - Page 47
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Specials menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows...
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... utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to enable it. 3. Press to switch to the Drive field...
P8H61-M LE R2.0 User's Manual - Page 49
... file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61MLR.CAP.
• The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS:
1. Turn on the system...
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... disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format.
3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).
Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS
Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive...
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... your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability...
P8H61-M LE R2.0 User's Manual - Page 67
... the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced]
This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode].
[Disabled]
Disables the SATA function.
[Enhanced]
Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices.
ASUS P8H61-M LE R2...
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... to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
[Force BIOS]
The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence.
[Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]
[Advanced...
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... load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. 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 recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.
ASUS P8H61-M LE R2...