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ASUS P6-P8H61E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis • CPU cooler 2. Item description 1. Quick Installation Guide viii 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. Support DVD 4.
ASUS P6-P8H61E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis • CPU cooler 2. Item description 1. Quick Installation Guide viii 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. Support DVD 4.
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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 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! Thank you ahead in the world of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O ports...
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! Thank you ahead in the world of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O ports...
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... out (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug. 6. Optical disk drive cover. Multimedia Card / Secure Digital™ / MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. ASUS P6-P8H61E 1-3 Push to turn the system on. 2. Microphone port. Push to eject the optical disk drive. 4. Power button. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 5. USB 3.0 ports.
... out (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug. 6. Optical disk drive cover. Multimedia Card / Secure Digital™ / MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. ASUS P6-P8H61E 1-3 Push to turn the system on. 2. Microphone port. Push to eject the optical disk drive. 4. Power button. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 5. USB 3.0 ports.
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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 the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Microphone port (pink). This port allows gigabit connection to the table below for...
... 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 the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Microphone port (pink). This port allows gigabit connection to the table below for...
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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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...Interface. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. USB 3.0 Driver Installs the USB 3.0 driver. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-3 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your optical drive. Click an icon to display support DVD/...DVD to run the DVD. 2.3.1 Running the support DVD To begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your computer. ASUS InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. PC-cillin 2010 Installs the PC-cillin 2010 utility. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® ...
...Interface. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. USB 3.0 Driver Installs the USB 3.0 driver. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-3 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your optical drive. Click an icon to display support DVD/...DVD to run the DVD. 2.3.1 Running the support DVD To begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your computer. ASUS InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. PC-cillin 2010 Installs the PC-cillin 2010 utility. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® ...
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Most user manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-5 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. Install the Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual.
Most user manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-5 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. Install the Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual.
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ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-7 Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in text format. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in graphical format.
ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-7 Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in text format. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in graphical format.
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..., launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-9 You can select to current system status. EPU EPU is detected.
..., launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-9 You can select to current system status. EPU EPU is detected.
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The History Record tab allows you to zoom in/out the X axis ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-11 Select the sensors that you want to monitor Drag to view the status during a certain period of time Click to return to the default ...
The History Record tab allows you to zoom in/out the X axis ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-11 Select the sensors that you want to monitor Drag to view the status during a certain period of time Click to return to the default ...
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... screen, select Update BIOS from an Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-13 Click Next. Update The Update section allows you to download. Select the BIOS version that allows you to update the BIOS directly ... downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the right side. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is shown as the screen on the screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you want to avoid network traffic. When there is not updated version detected, it is ...
... screen, select Update BIOS from an Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-13 Click Next. Update The Update section allows you to download. Select the BIOS version that allows you to update the BIOS directly ... downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the right side. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is shown as the screen on the screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you want to avoid network traffic. When there is not updated version detected, it is ...
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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 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.
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...is not enabled in the support CD. Right-click this icon to switch between quick bar and main window, and to frequently-used applications. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-17 If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. Double-click the setup.exe file to complete the installation. Click the Utilities ... on your computer, locate the setup.exe file from the quick bar or taskbar. Follow the screen instructions to start installation. 2. 2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility that gives you quick and easy access to launch the AI Manager either from the...
...is not enabled in the support CD. Right-click this icon to switch between quick bar and main window, and to frequently-used applications. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-17 If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. Double-click the setup.exe file to complete the installation. Click the Utilities ... on your computer, locate the setup.exe file from the quick bar or taskbar. Follow the screen instructions to start installation. 2. 2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility that gives you quick and easy access to launch the AI Manager either from the...
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To unlock the selected device: 1. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-19 To lock a device: 1. When using AI Security for the first time, you are asked to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB ...
To unlock the selected device: 1. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-19 To lock a device: 1. When using AI Security for the first time, you are asked to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB ...
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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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... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-... failure due to default values. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-3 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove...
... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-... failure due to default values. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-3 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove...
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Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1) Connect the fan cables ..., ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-5 These are not jumpers! 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...
Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1) Connect the fan cables ..., ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-5 These are not jumpers! 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...
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...output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (200W~250W) PSU has been tested to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-7 5. 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 1 EATXPWR +3 Volts -12 Volts GND PSON# GND GND GND -5 Volts +5 Volts ...
...output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (200W~250W) PSU has been tested to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-7 5. 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 1 EATXPWR +3 Volts -12 Volts GND PSON# GND GND GND -5 Volts +5 Volts ...
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...serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. TPM P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB TPM Connector The TPM module is purchased separately. 8. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM... integrity. 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 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. 7.
...serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. TPM P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB TPM Connector The TPM module is purchased separately. 8. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM... integrity. 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 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. 7.