Asus S2-P8H61E- Manuals

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ii E6927First Edition V1 Dec. 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any...

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iii Table of contents Notices ...........................................................................................................vSafety information .......................................................................................... viAbout this guide ....................................

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iv Table of contents 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 4.2 BIOS setup program .......

Page 5 - Notices; Canadian Department of Communications Statement; ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

v Notices Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies wit...

Page 6 - Safety information; Electrical safety; CAUTION; according to the manufacturer’s instructions.; VORSICHT; LASER PRODUCT WARNING; CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

vi Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables a...

Page 7 - About this guide; Audience

vii Conventions used in this guide WARNING : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE : Tips and additiona...

Page 8 - System package contents; Item Description

viii System package contents Check your S2-P8H61E system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item Description 1. ASUS S2-P8H61E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Cable • AC power ca...

Page 9 - System introduction; This chapter gives a general description of; Chapter 1

System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS S2-P8H61E. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. Chapter 1

Page 10 - This bay is for a slim size optical drive.; These vents provide ventilation to your PC.; Thank you for choosing the ASUS S2-P8H61E!; Front panel

1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction 1. Slim ODD. This bay is for a slim size optical drive. 2. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on. 3. Headphone port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini- plug. 4. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a micropho...

Page 11 - Rear panel; convenient connection of devices.

1-3 ASUS S2-P8H61E 1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1. PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port ( )2. USB 2.0 / USB3.0 ports ( ) (some models may have four rear USB 2.0 / USB3.0 ports) 3. One of the following p...

Page 12 - Internal components; Slim size optical drive

1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the chassis cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference. 1. Front panel cover 2. Slim size optical drive 3. Power supply u...

Page 15 - MHz capability

1-7 ASUS S2-P8H61E DDR3-1066MHz capability MHz capability Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVLs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: one (1) module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 s...

Page 17 - Chapter 2; Starting up

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

Page 18 - Installing an operating system; The barebone system supports Windows; Support DVD information; drivers that enhance the system features.; Powering up

2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows ® 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. 2.3 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with ...

Page 19 - Running the support DVD; Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard.

2-3 ASUS S2-P8H61E 2.3.1 Running the support DVD To begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate t...

Page 20 - Utilities menu; Installs all the utilities through the Installation Wizard.

2-4 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll Installs all the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Realtek Ethernet Utility Installs the Realtek Ethernet utility. Adobe Reader X Installs the Adobe ® Reader...

Page 21 - Make Disk menu; The Make disk menu allows you to make a AHCI driver disk.; Manual menu; folder of the user manual.

2-5 ASUS S2-P8H61E 2.3.3 Make Disk menu The Make disk menu allows you to make a AHCI driver disk. 2.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install t...

Page 22 - Other information; Motherboard Info; ASUS Contact information; information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

2-6 Chapter 2: Starting up 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 support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the mothe...

Page 23 - Browse this DVD; Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.; Filelist

2-7 ASUS S2-P8H61E Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.

Page 24 - Software information; AI Suite II; Installing AI Suite II; To install AI Suite II:; Using AI Suite II; notification area. Click the icon to open the AI Suite II

2-8 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.4 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. 2.4.1 AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II is an all-i...

Page 25 - EPU; Launching EPU

2-9 ASUS S2-P8H61E EPU EPU is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies different computing needs. This utility provides several modes that you can select to save system power. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. Launching EPU After in...

Page 26 - Probe II; always at a healthy operating condition.; Launching Probe II; the AI Suite II main menu bar.; Configuring Probe II

2-10 Chapter 2: Starting up Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that your c...

Page 27 - Tool; Configuring Sensor Recorder; History Record

2-11 ASUS S2-P8H61E Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. Launching Sensor Recorder After installing AI Suite II from the support DVD, click click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suit...

Page 29 - Monitor > CPU Frequency

2-13 ASUS S2-P8H61E Monitor The Monitor section includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. Sensor The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Click Monit...

Page 30 - Updating the BIOS through the Internet; To update the BIOS through the Internet:; you to avoid network traffic.; Next; Update

2-14 Chapter 2: Starting up Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet , and then click Next . 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic. If you want to enable the BIOS downgr...

Page 31 - Download BIOS from Internet; you to avoid network traffic, and click

2-15 ASUS S2-P8H61E Download BIOS from Internet To download BIOS from Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Download BIOS from Interent , and then click Next . 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, and click Next . 3. Select the BIOS version that you want to do...

Page 32 - Updating the BIOS through a BIOS; Locate the BIOS file, click

2-16 Chapter 2: Starting up Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file , and then click Next . 2. Locate the BIOS file, click Open , and click Next . 3. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No...

Page 33 - Save BIOS to file; to specify the file path; ASUS MyLogo

2-17 ASUS S2-P8H61E Save BIOS to file To save BIOS to file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Save BIOS to file , and then click Next . 2. Click Browse to specify the file path and assign a name to the BIOS file. Click Save . 3. Click Finish to complete the process. ASUS MyLogo The ASUS MyLogo ...

Page 34 - Select your desired size for the boot

2-18 Chapter 2: Starting up 3. Locate the picture that you want to use as your BIOS boot logo, then , then click Next . 4. Select your desired size for the boot Select your desired size for the boot logo. Click Next . 5. The system starts updating the BIOS The system starts updating the BIOS and loa...

Page 36 - on the confirmation message.

2-20 Chapter 2: Starting up 6. Click OK on the confirmation message. 7. Click Yes if you want the changes to take effect immediately. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. To change the BIOS files’s boot logo without updating the BIOS to the motherboard: 1. From the ASU...

Page 38 - CPU; System Information; MB

2-22 Chapter 2: Starting up • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache. System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU and memory slots and disks. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, ...

Page 40 - Settings; The Settings section allows you to customize; Support; The Support section displays the ASUS support

2-24 Chapter 2: Starting up Settings The Settings section allows you to customize the main menu bar settings and the interface’s skin. • Application allows you to select the application that you want to enable. • Bar allows you to modify the bar setting, Support The Support section displays the ASUS...

Page 41 - Installing AI Manager; To install AI Manager on your computer:; Launching AI Manager; ASUS AI Manager

2-25 ASUS S2-P8H61E Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager on your computer: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the...

Page 42 - AI Manager quick bar; tab to display the menu’s contents.; Main; AI Disk; Confirm the password.

2-26 Chapter 2: Starting up AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click the Main , My Favorites , Support or Information tab to display the menu’s contents. Click the Maximize/restore bu...

Page 43 - AI Booting; My Favorites; on the file location window. The application is added to

2-27 ASUS S2-P8H61E To unlock the selected device: 1. Uncheck the checkbox of the selected device, then click Apply . 2. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok . The selected device is unlocked. To change password: Click Change Password , then follow the on-screen instructions to...

Page 44 - ASUS Webstorage; Installing webstorage; To install webstorage:; Launching Webstorage

2-28 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.4.3 ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is internet connection. Installing webstorage To install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Double-click the setu...

Page 45 - automatically synchronized in multiple computer.; MobileApp; Click the; icon

2-29 ASUS S2-P8H61E Calendar ASUS WebStorage automatically syncs the most updated calendar events to all personal computers so that you know the exact events no matter which PC is in use. BookmarkSyncer The convenient BookmarkSyncer keeps our browser preference and bookmark to the cloud automaticall...

Page 46 - versions exclusive to ASUS users.

2-30 Chapter 2: Starting up 2.4.4 ASUS @ Vibe ASUS @Vibe is a one-stop, preinstalled repository that provides access to a wide variety of content and allows you to access content including music, videos, radio stations, games, magazines, e-books, e-learning materials, and Live TV. Gaming Allows you ...

Page 47 - Chapter 3; Motherboard info

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Chapter 3 Motherboard info

Page 48 - Introduction; Intel

3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.1 Introduction The Vintage S2-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 P8H61- I PCI1EX16 USB1112 USB910 AAFP RTL 811...

Page 49 - Jumper; To erase the RTC RAM:; key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter; P8H61-I Clear RTC RAM; Normal; CLRTC

3-3 ASUS S2-P8H61E 3.3 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 memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, whi...

Page 50 - Connectors; hard disk and optical disk drives.; P8H61-I SATA connectors

3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.4 Connectors 1. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for U...

Page 51 - P8H61-I fan connectors

3-5 ASUS S2-P8H61E 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insu...

Page 52 - HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard.; P8H61-I Front panel audio connector; P8H61-I Digital audio connector

3-6 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connect...

Page 53 - push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.; P8H61-I ATX power connectors

3-7 ASUS 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 higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may beco...

Page 55 - BIOS setup; This chapter tells how to change system; Chapter 4

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

Page 56 - Managing and updating your BIOS; to run the BIOS setup.

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com 4.1 Managing a...

Page 57 - Updating the BIOS; ASUS Update utility; Installing ASUS Update; b. Locate the BIOS file from the

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-3 • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start >...

Page 58 - ASUS EZ Flash 2; Enter the

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Flash Info MODEL: S2-P8H61E VER: 0309 DATE: 11/23/2011 Exit [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup File Path: fs0:\ Drive Folder Info fs0:\ 11/23/11 03:33p 4194304 S2-P8H61E.ROM ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility ...

Page 59 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3; Recovering the BIOS; BIOS file to the USB port.

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-5 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that co...

Page 60 - ASUS BIOS Updater; and save them on the USB flash drive.

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults 4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environ...

Page 62 - The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS file1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM Update ROM A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit S2-P8H61E.ROM 419...

Page 63 - BIOS setup program; Entering BIOS Setup at startup; To enter BIOS Setup at startup:; Entering BIOS Setup after POST; To enter BIOS Setup after POST, do any of the following:; Press; BIOS menu screen

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press <...

Page 64 - EZ Mode

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanc...

Page 65 - Advanced Mode; following sections for the detailed configurations.; Menu bar; The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:; For changing the basic system configuration; Advanced; For changing the advanced system settings; Monitor; settings; Boot; For changing the system boot configuration; For configuring options for special functions; For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-11 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit , then se...

Page 67 - Main menu; Allows you to set the system date.; Security

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-13 4.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 4.3.1 System Language [Engl...

Page 68 - Administrator Password; selected fields in the BIOS setup program.; User Password; Confirm the password when prompted.

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password...

Page 69 - Advanced menu; Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-15 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in thi...

Page 70 - Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]; System Agent Configuration; Allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size.

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Intel(R) Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several syst...

Page 71 - Not Present; Allows you to set the SATA configuration.; SATA Mode

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-17 4.4.3 PCH Configuration The South Bridge menu allows you to change the PCH settings. High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS ...

Page 72 - USB Configuration; Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices o...

Page 73 - APM; will become user-configurable with set values.

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-19 Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set to [Enabled].[Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function.[Disabled] Disables this function 4.4.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [P...

Page 74 - Monitor menu; motherboard, the field shows; Ignore; Ignore

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. 4.5.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F] [xxx�C/xxx�F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherb...

Page 75 - Boot menu

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-21 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 4.6.1 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 4.6.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full s...

Page 76 - Boot Option Priorities; installed in the system.; Boot Override; booting from the selected device.

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 4.6.6 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device prior...

Page 77 - Tools menu; ASUS EZ Flash Utility; ASUS SPD Information

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-23 4.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen appears. F...

Page 78 - a confirmation window appears. Select; Yes; Discard Changes & Exit; Yes; ASUS EZ Mode; the available filesystem devices.

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values f...

Page 79 - ASUS contact information; ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.; Technical Support; Authorised representative in

ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-25 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Online support support.asus.com ASUS CO...