S2-P8H61E ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User’s Manual
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Table of contents Notices ............................................................................................................v Safety information...........................................................................................vi About this guide............................................................................................. vii System package contents............................................................................. viii Chapter 1 System introduction 1.
Table of contents 4.2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2............................................................. 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3................................................. 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater........................................................ 4-6 BIOS setup program....................................................................... 4-9 BIOS menu screen.......................................................................... 4-9 4.3 4.4 4.5 Main menu................
Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions.
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Vintage S2-P8H61E barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System introduction 2. This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS S2-P8H61E.
System package contents Check your S2-P8H61E system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item Description 1. ASUS S2-P8H61E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Cable • AC power cable viii 3. Support DVD 4.
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS S2-P8H61E. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS S2-P8H61E! The ASUS S2-P8H61E is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Second Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in the 1155-land package (Use a 65W CPU only). The system supports up to 16 GB of system memory using DDR3-1333/1066 DIMMs.
1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35oC to prevent the system from overheating. 1. PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port ( ) 2. USB 2.0 / USB3.0 ports ( ) (some models may have four rear USB 2.0 / USB3.0 ports) 3. 1 2 One of the following ports: • E-SATA port ( • Serial (COM1) port ( ) • DVI port ( • HDMI port ( 5 ) ) ) 4.
1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the chassis cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference. 3 2 5 4 1 P8H61-I 6 7 8 1. Front panel cover 6. ASUS motherboard 2. Slim size optical drive 7. PCI Express x16 slot (x16 mode) 3. Power supply unit 8. Metal bracket lock 4. CPU socket 5.
1.5 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage A-Data AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data - - A-Data A-Data AD31333G001GOU AD31333002GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 2GB DS A-Data 8-8-8-24 - 1.65-1.85V - • • • • A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA AD31333G002GMU 78.A1GC6.9L1 78.A1GC6.
DDR3-1333 MHz capability 1-6 Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
DDR3-1066�������������� MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron CT12864BA1067.8FF CT25664BA1067.
1-8 Chapter 1: System introduction
Chapter 2 Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.
2.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 2.2 Powering up Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS. Press to turn ON the system 2.
2.3.1 Running the support DVD To begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.
2.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll Installs all the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Realtek Ethernet Utility Installs the Realtek Ethernet utility. Adobe Reader X Installs the Adobe® Reader X that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS AI Suite II Installs the ASUS AI Suite II. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager. ASUS WebStorage Installs the ASUS WebStorage utility.
2.3.3 Make Disk menu The Make disk menu allows you to make a AHCI driver disk. 2.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual.
2.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 2.3.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.
2.4 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. 2.4.1 AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive.
EPU EPU is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies different computing needs. This utility provides several modes that you can select to save system power. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the support DVD, launch EPU by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. Launching Sensor Recorder After installing AI Suite II from the support DVD, ������ click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar to launch PC Probe . Configuring Sensor Recorder Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs and select the sensors that you want to monitor.
Ai Charger+ Battery Charging Version 1.1 (BC 1.1), a USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) certified USB charging function, is designed to make USB charging faster than the standard USB devices. If your USB device supports the BC 1.1 function*, when you connect your USB device to your system, the system automatically detects your USB device and starts a fast USB charging. The charging speed may get 3 times faster than that of the standard USB devices**.
Monitor The Monitor section includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. Sensor The Sensor panel ������������������������������������������������������������������������ displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar to launch the Sensor panel. CPU Frequency The CPU Frequency panel �������������������������������������������������������� displays the current CPU frequency and CPU usage.
Update The Update section allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS.
4. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. Download BIOS from Internet To download BIOS from Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Download BIOS from Interent, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, and click Next. 3.
4. Click Finish to complete the process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 2-16 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Locate the BIOS file, click Open, and click Next. 3. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.
Save BIOS to file To save BIOS to file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Save BIOS to file, and then click Next. 2. Click Browse to specify the file path and assign a name to the BIOS file. Click Save. 3. Click Finish to complete the process. ASUS MyLogo The ASUS MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST).
To update the BIOS boot logo: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select MyLogo, and then click Next. 2. Select Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard, then click Next. 3. Locate the picture that you want to use as your BIOS boot logo������� , then click Next. 4. �������������������������������������� Select your desired size for the boot logo. Click Next. 5. ������������������������������������ The system starts updating the BIOS and loading the new boot logo.
6. Click Yes if you want the changes to take effect immediately. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. To change the BIOS file’s boot logo and update the BIOS to the motherboard: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select MyLogo, and then click Next. 2. Select Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update this BIOS to my motherboard, then click Next. 3. Locate the picture that you want to use as your BIOS boot logo������� , then click Next. 4.
5. ������������������������������������ The system starts updating the BIOS and loading the new boot logo. 6. Click OK on the confirmation message. This screen appears only when you run the software from the Support CD. 7. Click Yes if you want the changes to take effect immediately. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. To change the BIOS files’s boot logo without updating the BIOS to the motherboard: 2-20 1.
3. Locate the picture that you want to use as your BIOS boot logo������� , then click Next. 4. �������������������������������������� Select your desired size for the boot logo. Click Next. 5. Click OK on the confirmation message. This screen appears only when you run the software from the Support CD. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.
System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU and memory slots and disks. 2-22 • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache.
• Click the Memory tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. • Click the Disk tab and then select the disk volumn to see the details in the disks installed in the system.
Support The Support section displays the ASUS support information. Settings The Settings section allows you to customize the main menu bar settings and the interface’s skin. 2-24 • Application allows you to select the application that you want to enable.
2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility that gives you quick and easy access to frequently-used applications. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager on your computer: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support CD. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation. 2.
AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menu’s contents. Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick bar. Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar. Click the Close button to quit the AI Manager.
To unlock the selected device: 1. Uncheck the checkbox of the selected device, then click Apply. 2. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok. The selected device is unlocked. To change password: Click Change Password, then follow the on-screen instructions to change password. AI Booting AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. To specify the boot sequence: 1. Select a device, then click on the left/right button to specify the boot sequence. 2.
2.4.3 ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is internet connection. Installing webstorage To install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage.
Calendar ASUS WebStorage automatically syncs the most updated calendar events to all personal computers so that you know the exact events no matter which PC is in use. BookmarkSyncer The convenient BookmarkSyncer keeps our browser preference and bookmark to the cloud automatically synchronized in multiple computer. MobileApp ASUS WebStorage mobile applications sync your files between multiple devices. It also supports transcoding technology that allows preview and files streaming on your mobile phone.
2.4.4 ASUS @ Vibe ASUS @Vibe is a one-stop, preinstalled repository that provides access to a wide variety of content and allows you to access content including music, videos, radio stations, games, magazines, e-books, e-learning materials, and Live TV. Gaming Allows you to enjoy free one hour trial to test out a huge range of casual games and full game versions exclusive to ASUS users. Learning Select online learning courses for elementary, junior, and graduate levels.
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
3.1 Introduction The Vintage S2-P8H61E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout SATA1 USB910 KB_USB56 USB1112 3.
3.3 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
3.4 Connectors 1. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2) GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8H61-I SATA2 P8H61-I SATA connectors You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2.
3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
4. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) P8H61-I +5V SPDIFOUT GND This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. SPDIF_OUT P8H61-I Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. 5.
6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info
Chapter 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance.
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through 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 Drivers menu appears. 2.
4.1.2 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 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 Utility and press to enable it.
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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. 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.
4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can 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 the BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2.
3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> Backing up the current BIOS Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press .
Updating the BIOS file 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: S2-P8H61E VER: 0309 DATE: 11/23/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ S2-P8H61E.ROM 4194304 2011-11-23 17:30:48 A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3.
4.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). If you do not press , POST continues with its routines.
EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section �������� 4.6 Boot memu for details.
Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen.
4.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Advanced Exit Monitor Boot BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0303 x64 09/09/2011 7.0.4.1197 B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2400 CPU 0 @ 3.
Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.
4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
[Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Intel(R) Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.
4.4.3 PCH Configuration The South Bridge menu allows you to change the PCH settings. High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration.
4.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled.
Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this function 4.4.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] [Power Off] [Last State] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
4.5 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Advanced Exit Monitor CPU Temperature �������������� +45ºC / +113ºF MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Tool Boot CPU Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF 4515 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Voltage +1.176 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.124 V 12V Voltage +11.
4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Advanced Exit Monitor Bootup NumLock State Full Screen Logo Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Option ROM Messages Boot On Tool Select the keyboard NumLock state Enabled Enabled Force BIOS Setup Mode EZ Mode Boot Option Priorities Boot Override →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
4.6.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 4.6.6 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. 4.6.
4.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Advanced Main Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS SPD Information 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen appears. For more details, refer to section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 4.7.
4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
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4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
