Asus si r2.0, P8H61-m2, tpm manual Software support

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Contents

1.11 Software support

1-28

1.11.1

Installing an operating system

1-28

1.11.2

Support DVD information

1-28

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

2-6

2.3

Main menu

2-10

 

2.3.1

System Language [English]

2-10

 

2.3.2

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

2-10

 

2.3.3

System Time [xx:xx:xx]

2-10

 

2.3.4

Security

2-10

2.4

Ai Tweaker menu

2-12

 

2.4.1

ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]

2-12

 

2.4.2

Memory Frequency [Auto]

2-12

 

2.4.3

GPU Boost

2-12

 

2.4.4

DRAM Timing Control

2-13

 

2.4.5

CPU Power Management

2-13

2.5

Advanced menu

2-14

 

2.5.1

Trusted Computing

2-14

 

2.5.2

CPU Configuration

2-14

 

2.5.3

PCH Configuration

2-16

 

2.5.4

SATA Configuration

2-17

 

2.5.5

System Agent Configuration

2-17

 

2.5.6

USB Configuration

2-18

 

2.5.7

Onboard Devices Configuration

2-18

 

2.5.8

APM

2-19

 

2.5.9

Network Stack

2-20

2.6

Monitor menu

2-21

 

2.6.1

CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

2-21

 

2.6.2

CPU / Chassis Fan Speed

2-21

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Contents Motherboard Copyright 2012 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain SoftwareContents Software support Appendices Safety information Electrical safetyOperation safety About this guideWhere to find more information Conventions used in this guideTypography Bold textP8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specifications summary USB E7361P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0Manua10 16/12 14344 PM Special features Package contentsWelcome Gigabit LAN solution Intel H61 Express ChipsetPCI Express Intel Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with HDD CapacityInnovative Asus features Network iControlAI Suite Asus Anti-Surge ProtectionAsus CrashFree Bios GPU BoostAsus Fan Xpert Asus MyLogo2Standby Power LED Before you proceedMotherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes Layout contents Motherboard layoutInstalling the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardCentral Processing Unit CPU Load lever Retention tabLoad plate PnP cap CPU notchesGold MarkInsert the load lever under the retention tab Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 CPU fan connectorSystem memory OverviewMemory configurations DimmDDR3-2250 O.C. MHz capability DDR3-2200 O.C. MHz capabilityDDR3-2133 O.C. MHz capability DDR3-2000 O.C. MHz capabilityDDR3-1333 MHz capability IVY Bridge CPU DDR3-1600 O.C. MHz capabilityDDR3-1333 MHz capability Sandy Bridge CPU Following table shows how to use the Dimm slots DDR3-1066 MHz capability IVY Bridge CPUDDR3-1066 MHz capability Sandy Bridge CPU Sides SS Single-sided DS Double-sided Dimm supportInstalling a Dimm Removing a DimmTo remove a Dimm Outward to unlock the DimmExpansion slots Jumpers Clear RTC RAM 3-pin ClrtcConnectors Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationRear panel ports LAN port LED indicationsInternal connectors ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12VCPU and Chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin Chafan Serial port connectors 10-1 pin COM1LPT connector 26-1 pin LPT This connector supports several chassis-mounted functionsReset button 2-pin Reset Hard disk drive activity LED 2-pin +HDLEDFront panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 7-pin SATA3G1-4Configuration Sata Mode Selection Speaker connector 4- pin Speaker USB 2.0 connectors 10-1 pin USB78, USB910480Mbps connection speed Digital audio connector 4-1 pin Spdifout P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Digital audio connectorInstalling an operating system Click an item to installSoftware support Support DVD informationManaging and updating your Bios Asus Update utilityInstalling Asus Update Updating the BiosSelect Update Bios from file, then click Next Asus EZ FlashAsus CrashFree Bios 3 utility Recovering the BiosBefore updating Bios Asus Bios UpdaterBooting the system in DOS environment Updating the Bios file Bios Updater screen appears as belowBios setup program Bios menu screenEntering Bios Setup at startup Entering Bios Setup after PostEZ Mode Menu bar Advanced ModeMenu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Configuration fields Menu itemsBack button Submenu itemsMain menu System Language EnglishSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx System TimeAdministrator Password User PasswordAsus MultiCore Enhancement Enabled Ai Tweaker menuMemory Frequency Auto GPU BoostCPU Power Management Disabled Disables this functionDram Timing Control Decrease average heat productionCPU Configuration TPM Support DisabledIntel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Advanced menuLimit Cpuid Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit EnabledIntel Virtualization Technology Disabled Hardware Prefetcher EnabledHigh Precision Timer Enabled PCH ConfigurationIntelR Smart Connect Technology Isct Configuration Disabled Sata Configuration System Agent ConfigurationUSB Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration8 APM Network Stack CPU Temperature / MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF Monitor menuCPU / Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore / N/A CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageCPU Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Q-Fan Control EnabledCPU temperature SilentAnti Surge Support Enabled Chassis Upper Temperature 70ºCChassis Lower Temperature 40ºC Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle% 100%Boot menu Bootup NumLock State OnFull Screen Logo Enabled Wait for ‘F1’ If Error EnabledOption ROM Messages Force Bios Setup Mode EZ ModeUEFI/Legacy Boot Enabled both Uefi and Legacy Boot Option PrioritiesTools menu Asus EZ Flash 2 UtilityAsus SPD Information Asus O.C. ProfileExit menu E7361P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0Manua28 Federal Communications Commission Statement IC Canadian Compliance StatementAsus Recycling/Takeback Services Canadian Department of Communications StatementAddress TelephoneOnline support Support faxDeclaration of Conformity