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ii E6787First Edition V1 July 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 .......................................................................................................... viSafety information ......................................................................................... viiAbout this guide ...................................

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iv Table of contents 4.2 BIOS setup program ...................................................................... 4-9BIOS menu screen ......................................................................... 4-9 4.3 Main menu ............................................................................

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 V6-P8H61ELX system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item Description 1. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Cable • AC powe...

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

R System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V6-P8H61ELX. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. Chapter 1 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 1 7/28/11 10:43:12 AM

Page 10 - Front panel

1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction 1. Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA optical drives. 2. Two empty 3.5-inch drive bays. These bays are for 3.5-inch hard disk drives. 3. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 4. Headphone port. This Line In ...

Page 11 - Rear panel; convenient connection of devices.

1-3 ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35oC to prevent the system from overheating. DVI HDMI DV I 1 2 3 4 5 6 4...

Page 12 - Voltage selector; output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I.

1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction 1. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the section Voltage selector on page 1-8 before adjusting this switch. 2. Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plu...

Page 13 - LAN port LED indications; This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation

1-5 ASUS V6-P8H61ELX Activity/Link Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port LED indications SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port 12. Chassis fan vent. This vent is fo...

Page 15 - Internal components

1-7 ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 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. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. 3.5-inch drive bay 4. H...

Page 18 - MHz capability

1-10 Chapter 1: System introduction 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...

Page 19 - Chapter 2; Starting up

R This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD. Chapter 2 Starting up E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 1 7/28/11 10:43:26 AM

Page 20 - 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 ® XP/Vista/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 c...

Page 21 - Running the support DVD; ASUS InstAll; Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard.; Intel Chipset Driver; Realtek LAN Driver; Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

2-3 ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 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...

Page 22 - 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. Adobe Reader X Installs the Adobe ® Reader X that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portabl...

Page 23 - Manual menu; folder of the user manual.; ASUS Contact information; information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

2-5 ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 2.3.3 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 the Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual. 2.3.4 ...

Page 24 - Other information; Motherboard Info

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

Page 25 - Browse this DVD; Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.; Filelist

2-7 ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 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. E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 7 7/28/11 10:43:34 AM

Page 26 - 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 27 - Probe II; always at a healthy operating condition.; Launching Probe II; the AI Suite II main menu bar.; Configuring Probe II

2-9 ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 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 computer...

Page 28 - Sensor Recorder; Tool; Configuring Sensor Recorder; History Record

2-10 Chapter 2: Starting up 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...

Page 29 - Monitor > CPU Frequency

2-11 ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 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 Mon...

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

2-12 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 - Locate the BIOS file from the Open

2-13 ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 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 from the Open window, click Open , and click Next . 3. You can decide whether to change the...

Page 32 - System Information; MB

2-14 Chapter 2: Starting up 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 p...

Page 33 - Settings; The Settings section allows you to customize the

2-15 ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 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, • Skin allows you to customize the interface’s cont...

Page 34 - Installing AI Manager; To install AI Manager on your computer:; Launching AI Manager; ASUS AI Manager

2-16 Chapter 2: Starting up 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 folde...

Page 35 - AI Manager quick bar; tab to display the menu’s contents.; Main; AI Disk

2-17 ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 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 button t...

Page 36 - AI Security; Confirm the password.

2-18 Chapter 2: Starting up AI Security AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB flash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access. To lock a device: 1. When using AI Security for the first time, you are asked to set a password. Enter a password with at most...

Page 37 - My Favorites; on the file location window. The application is added to; Support

2-19 ASUS V6-P8H61ELX My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer. To add an application: 1. Click Add , then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites . 2. Click Open on the fi...

Page 39 - Chapter 3; Motherboard info

R 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 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 1 7/28/11 10:43:49 AM

Page 40 - Introduction

3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 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 P8H61-M LX2 PCIEX16_1 PCI1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_...

Page 41 - Jumper; To erase the RTC RAM:; key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter

3-3 ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 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, w...

Page 42 - Connectors; hard disk and optical disk drives.; P8H61-M LX2 SATA connectors

3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info 3.4 Connectors 1. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) 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 USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are ...

Page 43 - CPU, chassis and power fan connectors; black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.; P8H61-M LX2 CPU fan connector; P8H61-M LX2 Digital audio connector

3-5 ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 3. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_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 ...

Page 44 - HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard.; P8H61-M LX2 Front panel 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 45 - push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.; P8H61-M LX2 ATX power connectors

3-7 ASUS V6-P8H61ELX • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20- pin power plug c...

Page 46 - P8H61-M LX2 System panel connector

3-8 Chapter 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 to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive ac...

Page 47 - BIOS setup; This chapter tells how to change system; Chapter 4

R BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 4 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 1 7/28/11 10:44:04 AM

Page 48 - 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 49 - Updating the BIOS; ASUS Update utility; Installing ASUS Update; b. Locate the BIOS file from the

ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 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 50 - ASUS EZ Flash 2; Enter the

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Flash Info MODEL: V6-P8H61ELX VER: 0105 DATE: 07/22/2011 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:\ 07/22/11 03:33p 4194304 V6-P8H61ELX.ROM ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Util...

Page 51 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3; Recovering the BIOS; BIOS file to the USB port.

ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 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 ...

Page 52 - ASUS BIOS Updater; and save them on the USB flash drive.; BIOS

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 54 - 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 V6-P8H61ELX.ROM 4...

Page 55 - 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 V6-P8H61ELX 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 56 - 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 57 - 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 V6-P8H61ELX 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 ...

Page 59 - Main menu; Allows you to set the system date.; Security

ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 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 [En...

Page 60 - 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 61 - Advanced menu; Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.

ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 4-15 Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit CPU Configuration Parameters EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1...

Page 62 - 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 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [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 sys...

Page 63 - Not Present; Allows you to set the SATA configuration.; SATA Mode

ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 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 BIO...

Page 64 - USB Configuration; Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.; Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97.; Serial Port Configuration

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. ...

Page 65 - APM; will become user-configurable with set values.

ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 4-19 Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] 4.4.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss ...

Page 66 - Monitor menu; temperatures. Select; if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.; Ignore; if you do not wish to display the detected

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 67 - if you do not want to detect this item.

ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 4-21 4.5.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. 4.5.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature...

Page 68 - Boot menu; The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.; When this item is set to

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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...

Page 69 - manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.; Boot Option Priorities; installed in the system.; Boot Override; booting from the selected device.

ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 4-23 4.6.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. 4.6.5 Setu...

Page 70 - Tools menu; ASUS SPD Information

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. ...

Page 71 - a confirmation window appears. Select; Yes; Discard Changes & Exit; Yes; ASUS EZ Mode; the available filesystem devices.

ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 4-25 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 for ea...

Page 72 - ASUS contact information; ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.; Technical Support; Authorised representative in

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 ...