Asus P6-P8H61E User Manual Page 1

P6-P8H61EASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)User’s Manual

1-2Chapter 1: System introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the ASUS P6-P8H61E!The ASUS P6-P8H61E is an all-in-one barebone system with a ver

1-3ASUS P6-P8H61E1. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.2. Front panel cover. Push to open the front panel cover. 3. Optical di

1-4Chapter 1: System introduction1.3 Rear panelThe system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connect

1-5ASUS P6-P8H61E5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.6. Line Out port (lime). This por

1-6Chapter 1: System introduction12. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.1

1-7ASUS P6-P8H61E1.5 Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)DDR3-1333 MHz capabilitycontinued on the next pageVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timin

1-8Chapter 1: System introductionDDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)A

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® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS). Always install th

2-3ASUS P6-P8H61E2.3.1 Running the support DVDTo begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the

iiE6509First Edition V1 March 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

2-4Chapter 2: Starting up2.3.2 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll

2-5ASUS P6-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 P6-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 P6-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 P6-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 upMonitorThe Monitor section includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.SensorThe Sensor panel displays the current value of

2-13ASUS P6-P8H61EUpdating the BIOS through the InternetTo update the BIOS through the Internet:1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS fr

iiiTable of contentsNotices ...vSafety inform

2-14Chapter 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

2-15ASUS P6-P8H61ESystem InformationThe System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots.• Click the

2-16Chapter 2: Starting upSettingsThe Settings section allows you to customize the main menu bar settings and the interface’s skin. • Application all

2-17ASUS P6-P8H61EInstalling AI ManagerTo install AI Manager on your computer:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, th

2-18Chapter 2: Starting upAI Manager quick barThe AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display

2-19ASUS P6-P8H61EAI SecurityAI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB ash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthori

2-20Chapter 2: Starting upAI BootingAI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. To specify the boot sequence: 1. Select a

2-21ASUS P6-P8H61ESupportClick any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or cont

2-22Chapter 2: Starting up

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

ivTable of contents4.2 BIOS setup program ... 4-9BIOS menu screen ...

3-2Chapter 3: Motherboard info3.1 IntroductionThe P6-P8H61E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical informati

3-3ASUS P6-P8H61EP8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MBP8H6110L/P6-P8H61E/DT_MB Clear RTC RAM1 22 3Normal(Default)Clear RTCCLRTC3.3 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin

3-4Chapter 3: Motherboard info3.4 Connectors1. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~3, SATA6G_E1~2) These connectors are for

3-5ASUS P6-P8H61E2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard,

3-6Chapter 3: Motherboard info3. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound ou

3-7ASUS P6-P8H61E• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or

3-8Chapter 3: Motherboard info• System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable

3-9ASUS P6-P8H61E7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this co

3-10Chapter 3: Motherboard info3.4 MemOK! Switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the

3-11ASUS P6-P8H61E3.5 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to the e

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3-12Chapter 3: Motherboard info

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

4-2Chapter 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. Cop

ASUS V-Series P8H61E4-3Updating the BIOSTo update the BIOS:1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI

4-4Chapter 4: BIOS setupExitFlash Info MODEL: P6-P8H61E VER: 0305 DATE: 03/09/2011[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/P

ASUS V-Series P8H61E4-54.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it

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

ASUS V-Series P8H61E4-7Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command pr

4-8Chapter 4: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS le 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1

ASUS V-Series P8H61E4-94.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navig

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

4-10Chapter 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 V-Series P8H61E4-11Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure be

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

ASUS V-Series P8H61E4-134.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides

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

ASUS V-Series P8H61E4-15Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.4

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Ratio [Auto]Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+> and <-> ke

ASUS V-Series P8H61E4-174.4.3 PCH CongurationThe South Bridge menu allows you to change the PCH settings.High Precision Timer [Enabled]Allows you to

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.Legacy USB Support [En

ASUS V-Series P8H61E4-194.4.7 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off] The s

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

4-20Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU

ASUS V-Series P8H61E4-214.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.4.6.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the p

4-22Chapter 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 M

ASUS V-Series P8H61E4-234.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter&g

4-24Chapter 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 c

ASUS V-Series P8H61E4-25ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-28

viiiSystem package contentsCheck your P6-P8H61E system package for the following items.If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retaile

System introductionThis chapter gives a general description of the ASUS P6-P8H61E. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the