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- Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 1
P6-P8H61E ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User's Manual - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 2
ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL support.asus problems - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 3
2.3.1 Running the support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Utilities menu 2-4 2.3.3 Make Disk menu 2-5 2.3.4 Manual menu 2-5 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information 2-6 2.3.6 Other information 2-6 2.4 Software information 2-8 2.4.1 AI Suite II 2-8 2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager 2-17 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 4
BIOS setup program 4-9 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.3.1 System Language [English 4-13 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 4-13 4.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 4-13 4.3.4 Security 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-15 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-15 4.4.2 System Messages [Force BIOS 4-21 4.6.5 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 5
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 6
system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 7
general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Vintage V-Series 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 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 8
items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description 1. ASUS P6-P8H61E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis • CPU cooler 2. Cable • AC power cable 3. Support DVD 4. Quick Installation Guide viii - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 9
System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS P6-P8H61E. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 10
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS P6-P8H61E! The ASUS P6-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 Intel® Lynnfield/Clarkdale Dual-Core / Quad-Core - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 11
this button to turn the system on. 2. Front panel cover. Push to open the front panel cover. 3. Optical disk drive cover. Push to eject the optical disk drive. 4. Microphone port. , and others. 7. Multimedia Card / Secure Digital™ / MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. ASUS P6-P8H61E 1-3 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 12
14 15 Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35oC to prevent the system from overheating. 1. Chassis air vent. The vent is for ventilation inside the system chassis. 2. Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 13
link OFF ORANGE Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS P6-P8H61E 1-5 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 14
panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Hard disk drive bay 4. Power supply unit (under the HDD bay) 5. ASUS motherboard 6. Expansion slot metal brackets 7. Metal bracket lock • Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing additional system components and get assistance from - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 15
MICRON Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A B AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C - - • • E0906 - • • MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS MICRON OJD12D9LGK - - • • continued on the next page ASUS P6-P8H61E 1-7 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 16
DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVLs. 1-8 Chapter 1: System - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 17
Chapter 2 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD. Starting up - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 18
drive included in a RAID set. • From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers. 2.2 Powering up Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS. Press to turn ON the system 2.3 Support DVD information The support - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 19
the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver. Browser Configuration Utility Installs the Browser Configuration Utility. Management Engine Interface Installs the Management Engine Interface. USB 3.0 Driver Installs the USB 3.0 driver. PC-cillin 2010 Installs the PC-cillin 2010 utility. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-3 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 20
and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll Installs all the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Realtek Ethernet Utility Installs the Realtek Ethernet Utility. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager. ASUS AI Suite II Installs the ASUS AI Suite II. Adobe Reader - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 21
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. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-5 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 22
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 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 23
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. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-7 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 24
To install AI Suite II: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Using AI Suite II - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 25
settings for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode *• Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU. *• Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-9 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 26
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 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 27
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 to zoom in/out the Y axis Click to zoom in/out the X axis ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-11 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 28
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. - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 29
the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the screen. 3. Select the BIOS version that you want to download. Click Next. When there is not updated version detected, it is shown as the screen on the right side. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-13 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 30
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. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 31
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 SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-15 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 32
Settings The Settings section allows you to customize the main menu bar settings and the interface's skin. • Application allows you to select the application that you want to enable. • Bar allows you to modify the bar setting, • Skin allows you to customize the interface's contrast, brightness, - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 33
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 the AI Manager either from the quick bar or taskbar. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-17 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 34
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 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 35
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. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-19 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 36
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. When done, press Apply. My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 37
Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Information Click the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed devices, and memory. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-21 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 38
2-22 Chapter 2: Starting up - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 39
Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 40
information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 3.2 Motherboard layout VGA_HDMI USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Super I/O 33.5cm(13.2in) PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 CPU_FAN P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB ASM 1442 SPDIF_OUT CHA_FAN1 USB56 RTL 8111E 4Mb BIOS Intel® H61 ASM 1061 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 41
battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-3 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 42
P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB SATA6G_E1 SATA6G_E2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 43
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-5 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 44
2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB USB56 NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V PIN 1 P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MBUSB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 45
is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (200W~250W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-7 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 46
connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- Ground Reset HD_LED RESET P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 47
opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 8. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 48
with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 49
during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB DRAM LED P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 50
3-12 Chapter 3: Motherboard info - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 51
Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. BIOS setup - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 52
the help of a trained service personnel. • BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem in using the current BIOS version, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system boot failure. • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 53
Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 54
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. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P6-P8H61E File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0305 Folder Info 03/10/11 03:33p - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 55
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. 2. Insert the support - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 56
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. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 57
, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P6-P8H61E VER: 0208 DATE: 10/19/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-7 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 58
. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P6-P8H61E VER: 0208 DATE: 10/19/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8H61E.ROM 4194304 2010-10-19 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 59
The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-9 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 60
all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Friday [10/08/2010 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 61
For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-11 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 62
screen. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. General help press or click on it to display a list of options. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 63
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 3.3 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-13 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 64
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 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 65
the system to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Advanced Monitor > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration -related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in the submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-15 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 66
according to your CPU model. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] systems to boot even without support systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. 4.4.2 System Agent Configuration The System - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 67
Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-17 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 68
devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. Legacy USB 3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices. Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 69
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 Exit Main Advanced Monitor : Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-19 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 70
CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 4.5.3 CPU Q-Fan Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 71
4.6.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-21 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 72
when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. 4.6.7 Boot Override 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. 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 73
confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 4.7.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-23 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 74
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 - Asus P6-P8H61E | User Manual - Page 75
site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component) Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) Support Fax Online support +49 RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-25
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