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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 ... Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O ports are located at the front panel. 3 1 1 3 4 5 6 2 7 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction The ASUS P6-P8H61E is an all-in the 1156-land package. Thank you ahead in the world of system memory using DDR3 DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via integrated...
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 ... Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O ports are located at the front panel. 3 1 1 3 4 5 6 2 7 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction The ASUS P6-P8H61E is an all-in the 1156-land package. Thank you ahead in the world of system memory using DDR3 DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via integrated...
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... driver installation wizard. Management Engine Interface Installs the Management Engine Interface. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-3 2.3.1 Running the support DVD To begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your computer. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents...
... driver installation wizard. Management Engine Interface Installs the Management Engine Interface. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-3 2.3.1 Running the support DVD To begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your computer. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents...
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... site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. When there is not updated version detected, it is a utility that you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS ... the Internet: 1. Select the BIOS version that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS. Click Next. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-13 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is shown as the screen on the screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the BIOS directly from the Internet, download the latest...
... site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. When there is not updated version detected, it is a utility that you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS ... the Internet: 1. Select the BIOS version that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS. Click Next. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-13 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is shown as the screen on the screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the BIOS directly from the Internet, download the latest...
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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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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 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.
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This chapter provides technical 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 ...) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC DEBUGPORT EATXPWR TPM MemOK! 3.1 Introduction The P6-P8H61E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. DRAM_LED USB56 FRONT_ AUD ASM 1042 BUZZER F_PANEL 17.5cm(6.9in) 3-2 Chapter...
This chapter provides technical 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 ...) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC DEBUGPORT EATXPWR TPM MemOK! 3.1 Introduction The P6-P8H61E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. DRAM_LED USB56 FRONT_ AUD ASM 1042 BUZZER F_PANEL 17.5cm(6.9in) 3-2 Chapter...
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... RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND 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 3.4 Connectors 1. Intel® H61 Serial ATA...
... RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND 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 3.4 Connectors 1. Intel® H61 Serial ATA...
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DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 2. ... are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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...
DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 2. ... are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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...
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...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 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. Digital Audio connector... other end to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the S/PDIF module. P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. 4.
...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 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. Digital Audio connector... other end to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the S/PDIF module. P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. 4.
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...for ATX power supply plugs. 5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-7 Find the proper orientation and push down 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 ...
...for ATX power supply plugs. 5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-7 Find the proper orientation and push down 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 ...
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...connector. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This ... the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Ground Reset HD_LED RESET P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 6.
...connector. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This ... the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Ground Reset HD_LED RESET P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 6.
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switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. A message will ... at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. 3.4 MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause ...
switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. A message will ... at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. 3.4 MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause ...
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If an error is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB DRAM LED P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB DRAM LED ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-11 3.5 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process.
If an error is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB DRAM LED P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB DRAM LED ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-11 3.5 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process.