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... the support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Utilities menu 2-4 2.3.3 Manual menu 2-5 2.3.4 ASUS Contact information 2-5 2.3.5 Other information 2-6 2.4 Software information 2-8 2.4.1 AI Suite II 2-8 2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager 2-16 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 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 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 3 iii 7/28/11 10:43:08...
... the support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Utilities menu 2-4 2.3.3 Manual menu 2-5 2.3.4 ASUS Contact information 2-5 2.3.5 Other information 2-6 2.4 Software information 2-8 2.4.1 AI Suite II 2-8 2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager 2-16 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 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 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 3 iii 7/28/11 10:43:08...
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... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. Do not place the product in your area. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen... voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT vi E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 6 7/28/11 10:43:09 AM Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface...
... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. Do not place the product in your area. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen... voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT vi E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 6 7/28/11 10:43:09 AM Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface...
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Chapter 3: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V6-P8H61ELX barebone system. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. How this guide is...of the ASUS V6-P8H61ELX. Conventions used in completing a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you power up This chapter helps you MUST follow to complete a task. Refer to aid in this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that may...
Chapter 3: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V6-P8H61ELX barebone system. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. How this guide is...of the ASUS V6-P8H61ELX. Conventions used in completing a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you power up This chapter helps you MUST follow to complete a task. Refer to aid in this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that may...
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....indb 2 7/28/11 10:43:13 AM Headphone port. These bays are available for choosing the ASUS V6-P8H61ELX! USB 2.0 ports. 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 the world of system...
....indb 2 7/28/11 10:43:13 AM Headphone port. These bays are available for choosing the ASUS V6-P8H61ELX! USB 2.0 ports. 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 the world of system...
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... the internal view of the system when you disassemble or assemble the system. PCI slot 11. DIMM sockets 8. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 7 1-7 7/28/11 10:43:20 AM Power supply unit 6. PCI Express x1 slotS 12. ASUS motherboard 9. Hard disk drive bay 5. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. 3.5-inch drive bay...
... the internal view of the system when you disassemble or assemble the system. PCI slot 11. DIMM sockets 8. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 7 1-7 7/28/11 10:43:20 AM Power supply unit 6. PCI Express x1 slotS 12. ASUS motherboard 9. Hard disk drive bay 5. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. 3.5-inch drive bay...
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... the features of the support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2-2 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 2 Chapter 2: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to install the SATA drivers. 2.2 Powering up 7/28/11 10:43:28 AM Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. R Press to turn ON the system...
... the features of the support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2-2 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 2 Chapter 2: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to install the SATA drivers. 2.2 Powering up 7/28/11 10:43:28 AM Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. R Press to turn ON the system...
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... support DVD to run the DVD. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive. ASUS InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and ... Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 3 2-3 7/28/11 10:43:29 AM Intel Chipset Driver Installs the Intel Chipset driver. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver ...
... support DVD to run the DVD. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive. ASUS InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and ... Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 3 2-3 7/28/11 10:43:29 AM Intel Chipset Driver Installs the Intel Chipset driver. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver ...
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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). ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager. Realtek Ethernet Utility Installs the Realtek Ethernet utility. 2-4 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 4 Chapter 2: Starting up 7/28/11 10:43:29 AM Adobe Reader X Installs the Adobe® Reader X that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Suite II Installs the ASUS AI Suite II. ASUS InstAll Installs all the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Internet Radio Installs the Internet Radio.
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). ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager. Realtek Ethernet Utility Installs the Realtek Ethernet utility. 2-4 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 4 Chapter 2: Starting up 7/28/11 10:43:29 AM Adobe Reader X Installs the Adobe® Reader X that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Suite II Installs the ASUS AI Suite II. ASUS InstAll Installs all the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Internet Radio Installs the Internet Radio.
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. 2.3.5 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 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 6 Chapter 2: Starting up 7/28/11 10:43:33 AM
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. 2.3.5 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 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 6 Chapter 2: Starting up 7/28/11 10:43:33 AM
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... system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Click the icon to select a utility 2-8 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 8 Chapter 2: Starting ...-in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. 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 complete...
... system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Click the icon to select a utility 2-8 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 8 Chapter 2: Starting ...-in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. 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 complete...
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...motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. Click Next. If you want to avoid network traffic. Update The Update section allows you to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the right side. 2-12 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX... Manual.indb 12 Chapter 2: Starting up 7/28/11 10:43:38 AM From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Internet,��d�o�w��...
...motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. Click Next. If you want to avoid network traffic. Update The Update section allows you to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the right side. 2-12 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX... Manual.indb 12 Chapter 2: Starting up 7/28/11 10:43:38 AM From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Internet,��d�o�w��...
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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. 2-14 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 14 Chapter 2: Starting up 7/28/11 10:43:41 AM
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. 2-14 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 14 Chapter 2: Starting up 7/28/11 10:43:41 AM
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R E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 1 7/28/11 10:43:49 AM 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 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 1 7/28/11 10:43:49 AM 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.
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This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 3.2 Motherboard layout 19.8cm(7.8in) KB_USB56 EPU CPU_FAN DVI ATX12V ASM 1442 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin ... ASM1083 VIA VT1708S AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCI1 COM1 USB910 SB_PWR USB78 SATA3G_1 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 32Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SPEAKER CLRTC F_PANEL SATA3G_4 3-2 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 7/28/11 10:43:50 AM 3.1 Introduction The Vintage V6-P8H61ELX 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 19.8cm(7.8in) KB_USB56 EPU CPU_FAN DVI ATX12V ASM 1442 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin ... ASM1083 VIA VT1708S AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCI1 COM1 USB910 SB_PWR USB78 SATA3G_1 Intel® H61 SATA3G_2 32Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SPEAKER CLRTC F_PANEL SATA3G_4 3-2 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 7/28/11 10:43:50 AM 3.1 Introduction The Vintage V6-P8H61ELX barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard.
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...-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 4 7/28/11 10:43:55 AM These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot...
...-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. 3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 4 7/28/11 10:43:55 AM These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot...
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...) This connector is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 5 3-5 7/28/11 10:43:57 AM DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN ...PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end...
...) This connector is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 5 3-5 7/28/11 10:43:57 AM DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN ...PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end...
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... to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector, set to this connector is purchased separately. 3-6 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 7/28/11 10:43:59 AM If you connect a high-definition front panel audio...
... to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector, set to this connector is purchased separately. 3-6 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 7/28/11 10:43:59 AM If you connect a high-definition front panel audio...
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... is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER P8H61-M LX2 PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 Speaker out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out 3-8 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 7/28/11 10:44:02 AM Ground Reset 8. The speaker allows you to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear...
... is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER P8H61-M LX2 PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 Speaker out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out 3-8 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 7/28/11 10:44:02 AM Ground Reset 8. The speaker allows you to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear...
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...case you to run the BIOS setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on...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 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 7/28/11 10:44:05 AM In normal circumstances, the default...
...case you to run the BIOS setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on...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 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 7/28/11 10:44:05 AM In normal circumstances, the default...
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...motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX... Manual.indb 3 4-3 7/28/11 10:44:06 AM Quit all its features. From the list, select either through the Internet. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update is a utility that allows you ...
...motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX... Manual.indb 3 4-3 7/28/11 10:44:06 AM Quit all its features. From the list, select either through the Internet. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update is a utility that allows you ...