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... (QVL 1-7 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.1 Installing an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering up 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information 2-2 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 3-2 3.2 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.3 Jumpers 3-3 3.4 Connectors 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
... (QVL 1-7 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.1 Installing an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering up 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information 2-2 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 3-2 3.2 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.3 Jumpers 3-3 3.4 Connectors 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
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...hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If you are not sure about...the power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ...
...hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If you are not sure about...the power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ...
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... internal components. 2. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of personal computers. Chapter 3: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P8H61E barebone system. C AUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the following parts...
... internal components. 2. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of personal computers. Chapter 3: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P8H61E barebone system. C AUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the following parts...
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...slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS P6-P8H61E! 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 ASUS P6-P8H61E is an all-in the 1156-land package. The system supports up ...
...slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS P6-P8H61E! 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 ASUS P6-P8H61E is an all-in the 1156-land package. The system supports up ...
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.... 15. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. Power supply unit (under the HDD bay) 5. ASUS motherboard 6. This 15-pin port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. Expansion slot metal brackets 7. Metal bracket lock • Refer to the Chapter 4...HD DVD, Blu-Rau discs, and other VGA-compatible devices. 14. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are labeled for motherboard details. 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction Hard disk drive bay 4. HDMI port. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards...
.... 15. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. Power supply unit (under the HDD bay) 5. ASUS motherboard 6. This 15-pin port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. Expansion slot metal brackets 7. Metal bracket lock • Refer to the Chapter 4...HD DVD, Blu-Rau discs, and other VGA-compatible devices. 14. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are labeled for motherboard details. 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction Hard disk drive bay 4. HDMI port. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards...
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Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Press to turn ON the system ...OS. 2.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without the necessary drivers. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. •... XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives in a RAID set without notice. Refer to change at www.asus.com for different operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for general reference only. Use a...
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Press to turn ON the system ...OS. 2.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without the necessary drivers. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. •... XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives in a RAID set without notice. Refer to change at www.asus.com for different operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for general reference only. Use a...
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...-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive. Browser Configuration Utility Installs the Browser Configuration Utility. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-3 Management Engine Interface Installs the Management Engine Interface. PC-cillin 2010 Installs the PC-cillin 2010 utility. Reaktek Audio Driver Installs .... Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to run the DVD. ASUS InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard.
...-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive. Browser Configuration Utility Installs the Browser Configuration Utility. ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-3 Management Engine Interface Installs the Management Engine Interface. PC-cillin 2010 Installs the PC-cillin 2010 utility. Reaktek Audio Driver Installs .... Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to run the DVD. ASUS InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard.
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ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager. ASUS AI Suite II Installs the ASUS AI Suite II. Internet Radio Installs the Internet Radio. 2-4 Chapter 2: Starting up ASUS InstAll Installs all the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Realtek Ethernet Utility Installs the Realtek Ethernet Utility. Adobe Reader 10.0 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. 2.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager. ASUS AI Suite II Installs the ASUS AI Suite II. Internet Radio Installs the Internet Radio. 2-4 Chapter 2: Starting up ASUS InstAll Installs all the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Realtek Ethernet Utility Installs the Realtek Ethernet Utility. Adobe Reader 10.0 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. 2.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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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 motherboard. 2-6 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD.
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 motherboard. 2-6 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD.
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... to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to select a utility 2-8 Chapter 2: Starting up Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show links... to the support sites Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to customize the settings ...
... to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to select a utility 2-8 Chapter 2: Starting up Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show links... to the support sites Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to customize the settings ...
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...ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-13 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from an Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. When there is not updated version detected, it is a utility that you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS. Select the ASUS... FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is shown as the screen on the ...
...ASUS P6-P8H61E 2-13 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from an Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. When there is not updated version detected, it is a utility that you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS. Select the ASUS... FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is shown as the screen on the ...
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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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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. Support Click any links on the Information window to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information.
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This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info 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 Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system.
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... 1042 BUZZER F_PANEL 17.5cm(6.9in) 3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction The P6-P8H61E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. 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...
... 1042 BUZZER F_PANEL 17.5cm(6.9in) 3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction The P6-P8H61E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. 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...
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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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... of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-5 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...
... of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-5 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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Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 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. 3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for the S/PDIF audio module to the S/PDIF module. The...
Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 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. 3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for the S/PDIF audio module to the S/PDIF module. The...
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...connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements. 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...; For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-7 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification...
...connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements. 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...; For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS P6-P8H61E 3-7 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification...
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...when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 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 system power LED....Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) ...
...when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 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 system power LED....Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND P8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) ...