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Chapter 2: BIOS information

2-3

2.1.3

ASUS BIOS Updater

The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in a DOS environment. This utility

also allows you to copy the current BIOS file for use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets

corrupted during the updating process.

The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may

not be same as shown.

Before updating BIOS

1.

Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using

FAT16/32 on a single partition.

2.

Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at

http://support.asus.com

and save them on the USB flash drive.

NTFS is not supported under a DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS

Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive formatted using NTFS.

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 into the USB port.

2.

Boot up your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to access the

BIOS Boot Device Select Menu

. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and

select the optical drive as the boot device.

•

This function supports USB flash disks formatted using

FAT 16/32

format on a single

partition.

•

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot

failure!

3.

Press <Tab> to switch to the

Drive

field.

4.

Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,

and then press <Enter>.

5.

Press <Tab> to switch to the

Folder Info

field.

6.

Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform

the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

Please select boot device:

SATA:

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

USB

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

UEFI:

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Enter Setup

↑

and

↓

to move selection

ENTER to select boot device

ESC to boot using defaults

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
P8H61-MX Series specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Before you proceed	11
1.2 Motherboard overview	12
1.2.1 Placement direction	12
1.2.2 Screw holes	12
1.2.3 Motherboard layout	13
1.2.4 Layout contents	14
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	15
1.3.1 Installing the CPU	15
1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	18
1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	19
1.4 System memory	20
1.4.1 Overview	20
1.4.2 Memory configurations	21
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM	27
1.4.4 Removing a DIMM	27
1.5 Expansion slots	28
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card	28
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	28
1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slot	28
1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot	28
1.6 Jumpers	29
1.7 Connectors	30
1.7.1 Rear panel connectors	30
1.7.2 Internal connectors	31
1.8 Software support	36
1.8.1 Installing an operating system	36
1.8.2 Support DVD information	36
Chapter 2	37
BIOS information	37
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	37
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	37
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	38
2.1.3 ASUS BIOS Updater	39
2.2 BIOS setup program	41
2.3 Main menu	45
2.3.1 System Language [English]	45
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	45
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	45
2.3.4 Security	45
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	47
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	47
2.4.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]	48
2.4.3 Memory Frequency [Auto]	48
2.4.4 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]	48
2.4.5 GPU Boost [OK]	48
2.4.6 DRAM Timing Control	48
2.4.7 CPU Power Management	49
2.5 Advanced menu	50
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	51
2.5.2 PCH Configuration	53
2.5.3 SATA Configuration	54
2.5.4 System Agent Configuration	54
2.5.5 USB Configuration	55
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	56
2.5.7 APM	56
2.5.8 Network Stack	57
2.6 Monitor menu	58
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	59
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	59
2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	59
2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	59
2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	60
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	60
2.7 Boot menu	61
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	61
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	61
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	61
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	62
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	62
2.7.6 UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy]	62
2.7.8 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]	62
2.7.9 Boot Option Priorities	62
2.7.10 Boot Override	62
2.8 Tools menu	63
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	63
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	63
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	63
2.9 Exit menu	64
Appendices	65
Notices	65

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