Asus P8H61-m2, si r2.0, tpm 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

2-2 ASUS P8H61-M2 Series

The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update

the utility to avail all its features.

Updating from a BIOS file

a. Select Update BIOS from le, then click Next.

b. Locate the BIOS le from the Open window, then click Open.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based

utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at

www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le 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 <Enter> to enable it.

Flash Info

MODEL: P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 VER: 0304 DATE: 04/20/2012

Exit

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit

File Path: fs0:\

Drive Folder Info

fs0:\ 04/20/12 09:47a 8390656 H61M2TR.CAP

ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04

File Info

MODEL: VER: DATE

Help Info

E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua2 2 5/16/12 1:44:39 PM

Contents

Main E7361 First Edition (V1) May 2012 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 2: BIOS information Appendices Safety information Electrical safety Operation safety About this guide How this guide is organized Where to nd more information Conventions used in this guide Italics Typography Bold text Page P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 specications summary Page Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 1.1 Welcome! Intel H61 Express Chipset Dual-Channel DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz support PCI Express 3.0 Gigabit LAN solution Intel Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with HDD Capacity 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Page 1.4 Before you proceed Standby Power LED 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 21 43 2 5 6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Installing the CPU Page Page 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview 1.7.2 Memory congurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400 (O.C.) MHz capability 1-15Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-2250 (O.C.) MHz capability E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua15 15 5/16/12 1:44:11 PM DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-2000 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-1333 MHz capability (IVY Bridge CPU) ASUS P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.01-16 E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua16 16 5/16/12 1:44:14 PM DDR3-1600 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3-1333 MHz capability (Sandy Bridge CPU) DDR3-1066 MHz capability (Sandy Bridge CPU) DDR3-1066 MHz capability (IVY Bridge CPU) The following table shows how to use the DIMM slots: 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1.8 Expansion slots 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1.8.3 PCI slots 1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1.9 Jumpers 1.10 Connectors 1.10.2 Internal connectors Page Page P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Front panel audio connector P8H61-M2/TPM/SI R2.0 Intel SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors Page Page 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1.11.2 Support DVD information To run the Support DVD Chapter 2 BIOS information Updating the BIOS 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility Recovering the BIOS 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS Booting the system in DOS environment Updating the BIOS le 2.2 BIOS setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup Entering BIOS Setup after POST BIOS menu screen EZ Mode Advanced Mode Menu bar Page 2.3 Main menu Administrator Password User Password 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2.4.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] 2.4.3 GPU Boost 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control 2.4.5 CPU Power Management 2.5 Advanced menu 2.5.1 Trusted Computing TPM Support [Disabled] 2.5.2 CPU Conguration Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] 2.5.3 PCH Conguration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Conguration [Disabled] 2.5.4 SATA Conguration SATA Mode Selection [IDE] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] 2.5.5 System Agent Conguration 2.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD] Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] 2.5.8 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PCI [Disabled] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] 2.5.9 Network Stack 2.6 Monitor menu 2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] 2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] 2.7 Boot menu 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Post Report [5 sec] 2.7.3 Wait for F1 If Error [Enabled] Page 2.8 Tools menu 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole Label Save to Prole 2.9 Exit menu Page Appendices Federal Communications Commission Statement IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Notices Page ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) EC Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY E7361_P8H61-M2-TPM-SI R2.0_Manua3 3 5/16/12 1:45:13 PM