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... vi About this guide vii System package contents viii Chapter 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 ...Motherboard layout 3-2 3.3 Jumper 3-3 3.4 Connectors 3-4 3.4 MemOK! Switch 3-11 3.5 DRAM LED 3-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 4-6 iii
... vi About this guide vii System package contents viii Chapter 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 ...Motherboard layout 3-2 3.3 Jumper 3-3 3.4 Connectors 3-4 3.4 MemOK! Switch 3-11 3.5 DRAM LED 3-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 4-6 iii
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...general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of personal computers. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. These documents are... not part of the ASUS V-Series P8H61E. Chapter 2: Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD. 3. C AUTION: Information to...
...general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of personal computers. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. These documents are... not part of the ASUS V-Series P8H61E. Chapter 2: Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD. 3. C AUTION: Information to...
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...to customize the interface settings Click to show links to the support sites Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to complete the installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the... utilities simultaneously. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II: 1. 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 open ...
...to customize the interface settings Click to show links to the support sites Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to complete the installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the... utilities simultaneously. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II: 1. 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 open ...
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... utility allows you to avoid network traffic. Select the BIOS version that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 2-13 If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the right...
... utility allows you to avoid network traffic. Select the BIOS version that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 2-13 If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the right...
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...Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3. Follow the ...onscreen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you ...
...Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3. Follow the ...onscreen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you ...
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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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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 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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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 ... I/O PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 P8H61-M PRO_DP ASM 1083 Intel® 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 ... I/O PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 P8H61-M PRO_DP ASM 1083 Intel® 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
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... on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 3-3 3.3 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure... will cause system boot failure! Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values.
... on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 3-3 3.3 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure... will cause system boot failure! Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values.
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... info 4. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set the HD Audio Controller item in the BIOS to allow digital sound output. If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the S/PDIF audio cable to...
... info 4. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set the HD Audio Controller item in the BIOS to allow digital sound output. If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the S/PDIF audio cable to...
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... memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 3-11 switch • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If ...the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. 3.4 MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function...
... memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 3-11 switch • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If ...the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. 3.4 MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function...
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R BIOS setup Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
R BIOS setup Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
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...startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to system instability or boot failure. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system settings such ...BIOS settings or update. • Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to system boot failure. • Save a copy of a trained service personnel. • BIOS updating is no problem in using the ASUS Update utility. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Inappropriate BIOS...
...startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to system instability or boot failure. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system settings such ...BIOS settings or update. • Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to system boot failure. • Save a copy of a trained service personnel. • BIOS updating is no problem in using the ASUS Update utility. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Inappropriate BIOS...
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... to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the popup menu. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-3 Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Open window, then click Open. 3. From...
... to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the popup menu. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-3 Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Open window, then click Open. 3. From...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press...that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Exit ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: V-P8H61E File Path: fs0:\...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press...that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Exit ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: V-P8H61E File Path: fs0:\...
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... system requires you press to the USB port. 3. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can...
... system requires you press to the USB port. 3. ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can...
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...Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to boot using defaults 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you ...the updating process. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. ...
...Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to boot using defaults 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you ...the updating process. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. ...
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... is any key to return to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-7 When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
... is any key to return to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-7 When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
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...settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Are you to section 4.8 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: V-P8H61E VER: 0208 DATE: 10/19/2010 ...Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: V-P8H61E.ROM 4194304 2010-10-19 17:30:48 Note [...
...settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Are you to section 4.8 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: V-P8H61E VER: 0208 DATE: 10/19/2010 ...Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: V-P8H61E.ROM 4194304 2010-10-19 17:30:48 Note [...
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... after POST, do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Switch on . ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to your data or system. If you want to use the...
... after POST, do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Switch on . ASUS V-Series P8H61E 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to your data or system. If you want to use the...