Asus H61M-A/USB3, H61M-PLUS, H61MA, H61MAUSB3, H61MPLUS 2.1.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

2.1.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS 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 H61MPLUS.CAP (for H61M-PLUS), H61MAU3.CAP (for H61M-A/USB3) or H61MA. CAP (for H61M-A).

•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.

2.Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port.

3.The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.

4.The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

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Contents

Page Page Contents Page Page Electrical safety Operation safety How this guide is organized Where to find more information Conventions used in this guide Typography H61M series specifications summary H61M-Seriesspecifications summary Page Package contents 1.1.1Product highlights 1.1.2ASUS Exclusive Features Page 1.2Before you proceed 1.3.1Placement direction 1.3.2Screw holes 1.3.3Motherboard layout 1.3.4Layout contents 1.4.1CPU installation Page 1.4.2CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Page 1.5.1Overview 1.5.2Memory configurations Page Page 1.5.3Installing a DIMM 1.6.1Installing an expansion card 1.6.2Configuring an expansion card 1.6.3PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1.6.4PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot Page 1.7Jumpers Page 1.8.1Rear panel ports 1.8.2Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1.9.1Installing an operating system 1.9.2Support DVD information 2.1.1ASUS Update utility 2.1.2ASUS EZ Flash 2.1.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2.1.4ASUS BIOS Updater Page BIOS menu screen Page Page Page 2.3.1System Language [English] 2.3.2System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] 2.3.3System Time [xx:xx:xx] 2.3.4Security Page 2.4.1Memory Frequency [Auto] 2.4.2iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] 2.4.3EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] 2.4.4DRAM Timing Control 2.4.5CPU Power Management 2.4.6DIGI+ VRM Page 2.5.1CPU Configuration Page 2.5.2PCH Configuration 2.5.3SATA Configuration 2.5.4System Agent Configuration 2.5.5USB Configuration 2.5.6Onboard Devices Configuration 2.5.7APM 2.5.8Network Stack 2.6.1CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] 2.6.2CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] 2.6.3CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 2.6.4CPU Q-FanControl [Enabled] 2.6.5Chassis Q-FanControl [Enabled] 2.6.6Anti Surge Support [Enabled] 2.7Boot menu 2.7.1Fast Boot [Enabled] 2.7.2Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 2.7.3Bootup NumLock State [On] 2.7.4Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] 2.7.5Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] 2.7.6Setup Mode [EZ Mode] 2.7.7CSM (Compatibility Support Module) 2.7.8Security Boot Page 2.7.9Boot Option Priorities 2.7.10Boot Override 2.8.1ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2.8.2ASUS SPD Information 2.8.3ASUS O.C. Profile 2.9Exit menu Page Federal Communications Commission Statement IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea Warning Statement REACH ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)