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Item description 1. ASUS P6-P8H61E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis • CPU cooler 2. Quick Installation Guide viii Support DVD 4. Cable • AC power cable 3. System package contents Check your P6-P8H61E system package for the following 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. Quick Installation Guide viii Support DVD 4. Cable • AC power cable 3. System package contents Check your P6-P8H61E system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
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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.
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.
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The ASUS P6-P8H61E is an all-in the 1156-land package. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Lynnfield/Clarkdale Dual-Core / Quad-Core processors in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system supports ... graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS P6-P8H61E! 1.1 Welcome!
The ASUS P6-P8H61E is an all-in the 1156-land package. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Lynnfield/Clarkdale Dual-Core / Quad-Core processors in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system supports ... graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS P6-P8H61E! 1.1 Welcome!
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.... This Line out (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug. 6. Multimedia Card / Secure Digital™ / MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. USB 3.0 ports. 1. ASUS P6-P8H61E 1-3 Microphone port.
.... This Line out (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug. 6. Multimedia Card / Secure Digital™ / MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. USB 3.0 ports. 1. ASUS P6-P8H61E 1-3 Microphone port.
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... 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 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects the side speaker in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 10. This port connects the rear...
... 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 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects the side speaker in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 10. This port connects the rear...
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... H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 1.5V • • KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • • MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS MICRON OJD12D9LGK - - • • continued on the next page ASUS P6-P8H61E 1-7 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip No. 1.5 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial G.SKILL...
... H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 1.5V • • KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • • MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS MICRON OJD12D9LGK - - • • continued on the next page ASUS P6-P8H61E 1-7 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip No. 1.5 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial G.SKILL...
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ASUS InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Reaktek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver and application. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an ... support DVD, place the DVD in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-3
ASUS InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Reaktek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver and application. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an ... support DVD, place the DVD in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-3
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ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-5 Most user manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual. Click an item to make a AHCI driver disk. 2.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. 2.3.3 Make Disk menu The Make disk menu allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-5 Most user manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual. Click an item to make a AHCI driver disk. 2.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. 2.3.3 Make Disk menu The Make disk menu allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
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Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in graphical format. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in text format. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-7
Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in graphical format. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in text format. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-7
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... by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-9 This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to save system power...
... by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-9 This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to save system power...
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... that you enable. The History Record tab allows you to launch PC Probe. Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to zoom in/out the X axis ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-11
... that you enable. The History Record tab allows you to launch PC Probe. Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to zoom in/out the X axis ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-11
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... utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-13 Update The Update section allows you to update the BIOS directly from the Internet, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet, ...update the BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the BIOS version that allows you want to avoid network traffic. From the ASUS Update ...
... utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-13 Update The Update section allows you to update the BIOS directly from the Internet, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet, ...update the BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the BIOS version that allows you want to avoid network traffic. From the ASUS Update ...
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System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • 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 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
System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • 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 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
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... bar appears on your computer, locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to start installation. 2. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-17 Double-click the setup.exe file to complete the installation. 2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. Place the support...
... bar appears on your computer, locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to start installation. 2. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-17 Double-click the setup.exe file to complete the installation. 2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. Place the support...
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... a password. Enter a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm the password. 3. The selected device is unlocked. The selected device is locked and not accessible. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-19 To lock a device: 1. When using AI Security for the first time, you have set previously, then click Ok. Select the device you want to...
... a password. Enter a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm the password. 3. The selected device is unlocked. The selected device is locked and not accessible. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-19 To lock a device: 1. When using AI Security for the first time, you have set previously, then click Ok. Select the device you want to...
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Information Click the tab on the Support window to go to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed devices, and memory. Support Click any links on the Information window to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-21
Information Click the tab on the Support window to go to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed devices, and memory. Support Click any links on the Information window to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-21
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Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-3 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 ... on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 3.3 Jumpers...
Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-3 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 ... on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 3.3 Jumpers...
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ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-5 These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ... and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors!
ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-5 These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ... and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors!
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...firmly until the connectors completely fit. +3 Volts +3 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB ATX12V GND GND PIN 1 +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 EATXPWR +3 Volts -12 Volts GND PSON# GND GND GND -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts..., the system will not boot. • Use of 200W~250W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements. The system may become unstable...
...firmly until the connectors completely fit. +3 Volts +3 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB ATX12V GND GND PIN 1 +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 EATXPWR +3 Volts -12 Volts GND PSON# GND GND GND -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts..., the system will not boot. • Use of 200W~250W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements. The system may become unstable...
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... Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. COM1 PIN 1 P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. A TPM system also helps ... identities, and ensures platform integrity. 7. TPM P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB TPM Connector The TPM module is purchased separately. C_PCICLK_TPM F_FRAME# S_PLTRST# F_LAD3 +3V F_LAD0 +3V +3VSB GND S_PWRDWN# PIN 1 GND S_SMBCLIK_MAIN S_SMBCLIK_MAIN F_LAD2 F_LAD1 GND F_SERIRQ# GND ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-9
... Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. COM1 PIN 1 P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. A TPM system also helps ... identities, and ensures platform integrity. 7. TPM P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB TPM Connector The TPM module is purchased separately. C_PCICLK_TPM F_FRAME# S_PLTRST# F_LAD3 +3V F_LAD0 +3V +3VSB GND S_PWRDWN# PIN 1 GND S_SMBCLIK_MAIN S_SMBCLIK_MAIN F_LAD2 F_LAD1 GND F_SERIRQ# GND ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-9