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... 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Front panel 1-2 1.2.1 V6-P8H61E front panel 1-2 1.2.2 V7-P8H61E front panel 1-3 1.3 Rear panel 1-5 1.4 Internal components 1-9 1.5 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL 1-10 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 2.4 Software information 2-8 2.4.1 AI Suite II 2-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction 3-2 3.2 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.3 Jumper 3-3 3.4 Connectors 3-4 3.4 MemOK! Switch...
... 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Front panel 1-2 1.2.1 V6-P8H61E front panel 1-2 1.2.2 V7-P8H61E front panel 1-3 1.3 Rear panel 1-5 1.4 Internal components 1-9 1.5 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL 1-10 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 2.4 Software information 2-8 2.4.1 AI Suite II 2-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction 3-2 3.2 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.3 Jumper 3-3 3.4 Connectors 3-4 3.4 MemOK! Switch...
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... the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from... Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is incorrectly replaced. If possible, disconnect all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance...
... the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from... Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is incorrectly replaced. If possible, disconnect all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance...
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... and integrators with the system. How this guide is intended for product and software updates. 1. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. These documents are not part of the ASUS V-Series P8H61E. vii Chapter 3: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the...
... and integrators with the system. How this guide is intended for product and software updates. 1. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. These documents are not part of the ASUS V-Series P8H61E. vii Chapter 3: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the...
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The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Second Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment...to 16 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O ports. 1.2.1 V6-P8H61E front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 R 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction The ASUS V-Series P8H61E is an all-in the 1155-land package. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you ahead in the world of system memory using DDR3-1333/1066...
The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Second Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment...to 16 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O ports. 1.2.1 V6-P8H61E front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 R 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction The ASUS V-Series P8H61E is an all-in the 1155-land package. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you ahead in the world of system memory using DDR3-1333/1066...
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... (x16 mode) 10. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. 3.5-inch drive bay 4. PCI Express x16 slot (x4 mode) 11. Hard disk drive bay 5. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 1-9 ASUS motherboard 9. PCI slots 12. CPU socket 7. 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. The installed components...
... (x16 mode) 10. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. 3.5-inch drive bay 4. PCI Express x16 slot (x4 mode) 11. Hard disk drive bay 5. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 1-9 ASUS motherboard 9. PCI slots 12. CPU socket 7. 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. The installed components...
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... the same for updates. 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS. Visit the ASUS website at any time without the necessary drivers. Refer to change at www.asus.com for different operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for general reference only. Use a RAID... up Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
... the same for updates. 2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS. Visit the ASUS website at any time without the necessary drivers. Refer to change at www.asus.com for different operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for general reference only. Use a RAID... up Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
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...Interface Installs the Management Engine Interface. USB 3.0 Driver Installs the USB 3.0 driver. ASUS InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive.... PC-cillin 2010 Installs the PC-cillin 2010 utility. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 2-3 Intel Chipset Driver Installs the Intel Chipset driver...
...Interface Installs the Management Engine Interface. USB 3.0 Driver Installs the USB 3.0 driver. ASUS InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive.... PC-cillin 2010 Installs the PC-cillin 2010 utility. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 2-3 Intel Chipset Driver Installs the Intel Chipset driver...
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ASUS AI Suite II Installs the ASUS AI Suite II. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager. ASUS InstAll Installs all the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Realtek Ethernet Utility Installs the Realtek Ethernet Utility. 2.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Reader 10.0 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. Internet Radio Installs the Internet Radio. 2-4 Chapter 2: Starting up
ASUS AI Suite II Installs the ASUS AI Suite II. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager. ASUS InstAll Installs all the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Realtek Ethernet Utility Installs the Realtek Ethernet Utility. 2.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Reader 10.0 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. Internet Radio Installs the Internet Radio. 2-4 Chapter 2: Starting up
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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 Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.
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 Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.
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... II automatically starts when you through the installation. 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 select a utility 2-8 Chapter 2: Starting up Click to customize the interface settings Click to show...operating system (OS). The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. View the online help or readme file ...
... II automatically starts when you through the installation. 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 select a utility 2-8 Chapter 2: Starting up Click to customize the interface settings Click to show...operating system (OS). The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. View the online help or readme file ...
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ASUS V-Series P8H61E 2-13 When there is not updated version detected, it is a utility that you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. Update The Update section allows you to u�p�d�a�t�e��t�h...;��a�n� updated BIOS file, save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS. Click Next. Select the BIOS version that allows you want to download. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to manage, save the current BIOS file or...
ASUS V-Series P8H61E 2-13 When there is not updated version detected, it is a utility that you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. Update The Update section allows you to u�p�d�a�t�e��t�h...;��a�n� updated BIOS file, save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS. Click Next. Select the BIOS version that allows you want to download. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to manage, save the current BIOS file or...
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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 V-Series 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 V-Series 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. 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. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 2-21
Support Click any links on the Information window to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. 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. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 2-21
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This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. R
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. R
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This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 3.2 Motherboard layout 22.9cm(9.0in) KB_USB34 EPU CPU_FAN HDMI SPDIF_O2 ASM 1442 ASM 1442 ATX12V TPM DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-...; H61 ALC 887-VD SPDIF_OUT AAFP SB_PWR PCIEX16_2 COM1 LPT USB56 USB78 USB910 PANEL CHA_FAN2 32Mb BIOS SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 CLRTC SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 ASM 1061 3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction The Vintage V-series 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 22.9cm(9.0in) KB_USB34 EPU CPU_FAN HDMI SPDIF_O2 ASM 1442 ASM 1442 ATX12V TPM DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-...; H61 ALC 887-VD SPDIF_OUT AAFP SB_PWR PCIEX16_2 COM1 LPT USB56 USB78 USB910 PANEL CHA_FAN2 32Mb BIOS SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 CLRTC SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 ASM 1061 3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction The Vintage V-series P8H61E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard.
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...to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module is purchased separately. 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ...P8H61-M PRO_DP PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8H61-M PRO_DP USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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 ...
...to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module is purchased separately. 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ...P8H61-M PRO_DP PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8H61-M PRO_DP USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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 ...
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..., 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 3-5 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN... CHA FAN PWM CHA_FAN2 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PRO_DP fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan2 feature. These are not jumpers!
..., 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 3-5 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN... CHA FAN PWM CHA_FAN2 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8H61-M PRO_DP fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan2 feature. These are not jumpers!
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...module. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M PRO_DP SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M PRO_DP Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. 3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector is... for details. 5. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector and the other end to HD Audio. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR ...
...module. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H61-M PRO_DP SPDIF_OUT P8H61-M PRO_DP Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. 3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector is... for details. 5. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector and the other end to HD Audio. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR ...
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... LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 7. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is...
... LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 7. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is...
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A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. P8H61-M PRO_DP TPM PIN 1 GND S_SMBCLIK_MAIN S_SMBCLIK_MAIN F_LAD2 F_LAD1 GND F_SERIRQ# GND C_PCICLK_TPM F_FRAME# S_PLTRST# F_LAD3 +3V F_LAD0 +3V +3VSB GND S_PWRDWN# P8H61-M PRO_DP TPM Connector The TPM module is purchased separately! 3-10 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 10.
A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. P8H61-M PRO_DP TPM PIN 1 GND S_SMBCLIK_MAIN S_SMBCLIK_MAIN F_LAD2 F_LAD1 GND F_SERIRQ# GND C_PCICLK_TPM F_FRAME# S_PLTRST# F_LAD3 +3V F_LAD0 +3V +3VSB GND S_PWRDWN# P8H61-M PRO_DP TPM Connector The TPM module is purchased separately! 3-10 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 10.