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... . SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 2 7/28/11 10:43:07 AM Copies of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). The GPL and LGPL licensed code in it from http://support.asus...
... . SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 2 7/28/11 10:43:07 AM Copies of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). The GPL and LGPL licensed code in it from http://support.asus...
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.../english/Takeback.htm for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials...
.../english/Takeback.htm for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials...
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.... Replace only with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT vi E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 6 7/28/11 10:43:09 AM If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing...
.... Replace only with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT vi E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 6 7/28/11 10:43:09 AM If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing...
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... complete a task. Chapter 2: Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD. 3. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to complete a task. Conventions used in completing a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in this guide is intended for product and software updates. 1. These documents are not part of the ASUS V6-P8H61ELX. Chapter 1: System introduction...
... complete a task. Chapter 2: Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD. 3. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to complete a task. Conventions used in completing a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in this guide is intended for product and software updates. 1. These documents are not part of the ASUS V6-P8H61ELX. Chapter 1: System introduction...
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... the 1155-land package. Power button. plug. 5. The ASUS V6-P8H61ELX is an all-in-one barebone system with a stereo mini- Two empty 3.5-inch drive bays. Headphone port. Press this button to 16 GB of system memory using DDR3-1333/1066 DIMMs. Highresolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features take you for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA...
... the 1155-land package. Power button. plug. 5. The ASUS V6-P8H61ELX is an all-in-one barebone system with a stereo mini- Two empty 3.5-inch drive bays. Headphone port. Press this button to 16 GB of system memory using DDR3-1333/1066 DIMMs. Highresolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features take you for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA...
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... power cable and plug. 3. Power connector. This 15-pin port is for the function of this switch. 2. This port connects a microphone. 8. Line In port (light blue). Refer to the audio configuration table below for any DVI-D compatible device. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. 1-4 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 4 Chapter 1: System introduction 7/28/11 10:43:16 AM DVI-D port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices...
... power cable and plug. 3. Power connector. This 15-pin port is for the function of this switch. 2. This port connects a microphone. 8. Line In port (light blue). Refer to the audio configuration table below for any DVI-D compatible device. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. 1-4 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 4 Chapter 1: System introduction 7/28/11 10:43:16 AM DVI-D port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices...
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... 8. ASUS motherboard 9. Metal bracket lock Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for your reference. 5 7 6 8 9 11 12 10 2 3 1 4 1. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. 3.5-inch drive bay 4. PCI Express x16 slot (x16 mode) 10. The installed components are labeled for installing additional system components and get assistance from professionals when you remove the chassis cover and the power supply unit. CPU socket 7. PCI Express x1 slotS 12. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb...
... 8. ASUS motherboard 9. Metal bracket lock Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for your reference. 5 7 6 8 9 11 12 10 2 3 1 4 1. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. 3.5-inch drive bay 4. PCI Express x16 slot (x16 mode) 10. The installed components are labeled for installing additional system components and get assistance from professionals when you remove the chassis cover and the power supply unit. CPU socket 7. PCI Express x1 slotS 12. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb...
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... system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for updates. 2-2 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 2 Chapter 2: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to your hardware. Refer to enter the OS. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives in a RAID set without notice. 2.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS).
... system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for updates. 2-2 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 2 Chapter 2: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to your hardware. Refer to enter the OS. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives in a RAID set without notice. 2.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS).
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... settings of the applications in -one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete the installation. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Click the icon to select a utility 2-8 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual...
... settings of the applications in -one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete the installation. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Click the icon to select a utility 2-8 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual...
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... clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 3 3-3 7/28/11 10:43:52 AM Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Plug the power cord and turn...
... clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 3 3-3 7/28/11 10:43:52 AM Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Plug the power cord and turn...
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...-M LX2 SATA connectors You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. 3.4 Connectors 1. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed...
...-M LX2 SATA connectors You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. 3.4 Connectors 1. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors are for Serial ATA 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed...
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...-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for details. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual...
...-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for details. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual...
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... settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you need to restore the BIOS in the future. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system startup and requests you to run the BIOS setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. • Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to system boot failure...
... settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you need to restore the BIOS in the future. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system startup and requests you to run the BIOS setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. • Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to system boot failure...
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... wish to download then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Updating from a BIOS file a. 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 of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
... wish to download then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Updating from a BIOS file a. 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 of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
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... corrupted during the updating process. Refer to recover BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to section 4.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 5 4-5 7/28/11...
... corrupted during the updating process. Refer to recover BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to section 4.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 5 4-5 7/28/11...
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... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating the BIOS 1. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. 4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows...
... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating the BIOS 1. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. 4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows...
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... motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from a running operating system can change modes from the Exit menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. See section 4.8 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. The BIOS screens include navigation keys...
... motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from a running operating system can change modes from the Exit menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. See section 4.8 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. The BIOS screens include navigation keys...
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.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.2 System Agent Configuration The System Agent Configuration menu allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to virtually function as the primary boot device. Intel(R) Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to the operating system. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you enable or disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for add-on VGA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.2 System Agent Configuration The System Agent Configuration menu allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to virtually function as the primary boot device. Intel(R) Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to the operating system. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you enable or disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for add-on VGA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is �a��b�le��d�] ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 17 4-17 7/28/11 10:44:19 AM SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use...
... Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is �a��b�le��d�] ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 17 4-17 7/28/11 10:44:19 AM SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use...
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... audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the serial port (COM). The USB devices can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the HD Audio Controller item to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-18 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual...
... audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the serial port (COM). The USB devices can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the HD Audio Controller item to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-18 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual...