Asus S2-P8H61E User Manual

S2-P8H61EASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)User’s Manual

1-2Chapter 1: System introduction1. Slim ODD. This bay is for a slim size optical drive.2. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.3.

1-3ASUS S2-P8H61E1.3 Rear panelThe system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices.1

1-4Chapter 1: System introduction1.4 Internal componentsThe illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the chassis cover a

1-5ASUS S2-P8H61E1.5 Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)DDR3-1333 MHz capabilitycontinued on the next pageVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timi

1-6Chapter 1: System introductionDDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 D

1-7ASUS S2-P8H61EDDR3-1066MHz capabilityMHz capabilityVisit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVLs.SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided D

1-8Chapter 1: System introduction

This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.Chapter 2Starting up

2-2Chapter 2: Starting up2.1 Installing an operating systemThe barebone system supports Windows® 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest

2-3ASUS S2-P8H61E2.3.1 Running the support DVDTo begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the

iiE6927First Edition V1 Dec. 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar

2-4Chapter 2: Starting up2.3.2 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAllInstalls all the ut

2-5ASUS S2-P8H61E2.3.3 Make Disk menuThe Make disk menu allows you to make a AHCI driver disk.2.3.4 Manual menuThe Manual menu contains the list of

2-6Chapter 2: Starting up2.3.6 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and th

2-7ASUS S2-P8H61EBrowse this DVDDisplays the support DVD contents in graphical format.FilelistDisplays the contents of the support DVD and a brief des

2-8Chapter 2: Starting up2.4 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through th

2-9ASUS S2-P8H61EEPUEPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides several modes that you can select to

2-10Chapter 2: Starting upProbe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with

2-11ASUS S2-P8H61ESensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recor

2-12Chapter 2: Starting upAi Charger+Battery Charging Version 1.1 (BC 1.1), a USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) certied USB charging function, is desig

2-13ASUS S2-P8H61EMonitorThe Monitor section includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.SensorThe Sensor panel displays the current value of a syste

iiiTable of contentsNotices ...vSafety inform

2-14Chapter 2: Starting upUpdating the BIOS through the InternetTo update the BIOS through the Internet:1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update

2-15ASUS S2-P8H61EDownload BIOS from InternetTo download BIOS from Internet:1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Download BIOS from Interent, and t

2-16Chapter 2: Starting upUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIO

2-17ASUS S2-P8H61ESave BIOS to leTo save BIOS to le:1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Save BIOS to le, and then click Next.2. Click Browse t

2-18Chapter 2: Starting up3. Locate the picture that you want to use as your BIOS boot logo, then, then click Next.4. Select your desired size for t

2-19ASUS S2-P8H61E6. Click Yes if you want the changes to take effect immediately.7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process

2-20Chapter 2: Starting up6. Click OK on the conrmation message.7. Click Yes if you want the changes to take effect immediately.8. Follow the onsc

2-21ASUS S2-P8H61E3. Locate the picture that you want to use as your BIOS boot logo, then, then click Next.4. Select your desired size for the bootS

2-22Chapter 2: Starting up• Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache.System InformationThe System Information section disp

2-23ASUS S2-P8H61E• Click the Memory tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot.

ivTable of contents4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 4-44.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ...

2-24Chapter 2: Starting upSettingsThe Settings section allows you to customize the main menu bar settings and the interface’s skin. • Application all

2-25ASUS S2-P8H61EInstalling AI ManagerTo install AI Manager on your computer:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, th

2-26Chapter 2: Starting upAI Manager quick barThe AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display

2-27ASUS S2-P8H61E To unlock the selected device: 1. Uncheck the checkbox of the selected device, then click Apply. 2. Key in the password you

2-28Chapter 2: Starting up2.4.3 ASUS WebstorageASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets w

2-29ASUS S2-P8H61ECalendarASUS WebStorage automatically syncs the most updated calendar events to all personal computers so that you know the exact ev

2-30Chapter 2: Starting up2.4.4 ASUS @ VibeASUS @Vibe is a one-stop, preinstalled repository that provides access to a wide variety of content and al

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and co

3-2Chapter 3: Motherboard info3.1 IntroductionThe Vintage S2-P8H61E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical i

3-3ASUS S2-P8H61E3.3 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS

vNoticesCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digita

3-4Chapter 3: Motherboard info3.4 Connectors1. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2)These connectors are for the Serial ATA s

3-5ASUS S2-P8H61E3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, en

3-6Chapter 3: Motherboard info5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that

3-7ASUS S2-P8H61E• DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.• We recommend that you use a PSU with

3-8Chapter 3: Motherboard info

BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.Chapter 4

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup• Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Co

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-3• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).• This utility is ava

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setupFlash Info MODEL: S2-P8H61E VER: 0309 DATE: 11/23/2011Exit[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-54.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails

viSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the sy

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPlease select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑and ↓ to

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-7Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS file1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-94.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setupEZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-11Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below s

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupMenu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows t

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-134.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you a

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-15Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.4.4 A

viiConventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Informat

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup[Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0).Intel(R) Virtualization Technology [Disabled][Enabled]

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-174.4.3 PCH CongurationThe South Bridge menu allows you to change the PCH settings.High Precision Timer [Enabled]Allows you to enab

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows the au

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-19Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled]This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set to [Enabl

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.4.

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-214.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.4.6.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the power-

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode][Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.[EZ

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-234.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-25ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-34

viiiSystem package contentsCheck your S2-P8H61E system package for the following items.If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retaile

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

System introductionThis chapter gives a general description of the ASUS S2-P8H61E. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the