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  • Page 1 S2-P8H61E ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.3.2 Utilities menu ..............2-4 2.3.3 Make Disk menu ............. 2-5 2.3.4 Manual menu ..............2-5 2.3.5 ASUS Contact information ..........2-6 2.3.6 Other information ............2-6 Software information ..............2-8 2.4.1 AI Suite II ................ 2-8 2.4.2 ASUS AI Manager ............2-25 2.4.3...
  • Page 4 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 BIOS setup program ..............4-9 BIOS menu screen ................. 4-9 Main menu ................... 4-13 4.3.1 System Language [English] .......... 4-13 4.3.2...

  • Page 5: Notices

    Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    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 are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 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.

  • Page 8: System Package Contents

    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 ASUS S2-P8H61E barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis Cable •...
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 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.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 System Introduction

    The ASUS S2-P8H61E is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. 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 1155-land ®...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    DVI port ( • HDMI port ( VGA port ( LAN (RJ-45) port ( One of the following audio ports configurations: • 3-channel • 6-channel • 8-channel Refer to the configuration table in the User Guide for details. ASUS S2-P8H61E...

  • Page 12: 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. Front panel cover ASUS motherboard Slim size optical drive PCI Express x16 slot (x16 mode)

  • Page 13: Qualified Vendors Lists (Qvl)

    KVR1333D3N9/1G ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F 1.5V • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G(low profile) ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F 1.5V • • Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G D1288JPNDPLD9U 1.5V • • Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 1.5V • • continued on the next page ASUS S2-P8H61E...
  • Page 14 DDR3-1333 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM DIMMs Kingston KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 1.65V • • Kingston KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS XMP 1.25V • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G(low profile) HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 1.5V...

  • Page 15: Dimm Support

    B*: two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVLs. ASUS S2-P8H61E...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1: System introduction...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Starting Up

    Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions. • The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. Chapter 2: Starting up...

  • Page 19: Running The Support Dvd

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS InstAll Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Intel Chipset Driver Installs the Intel Chipset driver. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application.

  • Page 20: Utilities Menu

    Reader X that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable ® Document Format (PDF). ASUS AI Suite II Installs the ASUS AI Suite II. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager. ASUS WebStorage Installs the ASUS WebStorage utility.

  • Page 21: Make Disk 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. ASUS S2-P8H61E...

  • Page 22: Asus Contact Information

    2.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 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.
  • Page 23 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. ASUS S2-P8H61E...

  • Page 24: Software Information

    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-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II: Place the support DVD in the optical drive.
  • Page 25 *• Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU. *• Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button ASUS S2-P8H61E...
  • Page 26 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 is always at a healthy operating condition.

  • Page 27: Sensor Recorder

    Drag to view the status during a certain period of time Click to zoom in/out the Y axis Click to zoom in/out the X axis Click to return to the default mode ASUS S2-P8H61E 2-11...
  • Page 28 Ai Charger+ Battery Charging Version 1.1 (BC 1.1), a USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) certified USB charging function, is designed to make USB charging faster than the standard USB devices. If your USB device supports the BC 1.1 function*, when you connect your USB device to your system, the system automatically detects your USB device and starts a fast USB charging.

  • Page 29: Cpu Frequency

    CPU frequency and CPU usage. Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar to open the CPU Frequency panel. Resident in the right pane (system information area) Sensor panel CPU Frequency panel ASUS S2-P8H61E 2-13...

  • Page 30: Asus Update

    The Update section allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows OS. The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the BIOS directly pdate the BIOS directly ®...
  • Page 31 To download BIOS from Internet: From the ASUS Update screen, select Download BIOS from Interent, and then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, and click Next. Select the BIOS version that you want to download, and click Next.
  • Page 32 Click Finish to complete the process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. Locate the BIOS file, click Open, and click Next.

  • Page 33: Asus Mylogo

    Click Finish to complete the process. ASUS MyLogo The ASUS MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). ASUS MyLogo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD.
  • Page 34 To update the BIOS boot logo: From the ASUS Update screen, select MyLogo, and then click Next. Select Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard, then click Next. Locate the picture that you want to use as your BIOS boot logo, then , then click Next.
  • Page 35 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. To change the BIOS file’s boot logo and update the BIOS to the motherboard: From the ASUS Update screen, select MyLogo, and then click Next. Select Change the boot logo of a...
  • Page 36 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. To change the BIOS files’s boot logo without updating the BIOS to the motherboard: From the ASUS Update screen, select MyLogo, and then click Next. Select Change the boot logo of...
  • Page 37 Select your desired size for the boot logo. Click Next. Click OK on the confirmation message. This screen appears only when you run the software from the Support Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS S2-P8H61E 2-21...

  • Page 38: System Information

    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, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache.
  • Page 39 • Click the Disk tab and then select the disk volumn to see the details in the disks installed in the system. ASUS S2-P8H61E 2-23...
  • Page 40 Support The Support section displays the ASUS support information. 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. •...

  • Page 41: Asus Ai Manager

    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 support CD. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation.

  • Page 42: Ai Manager Quick Bar

    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.

  • Page 43: Ai Booting

    Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. You can also double click to launch the selected application. Support Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed.

  • Page 44: Asus Webstorage

    Installing webstorage To install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD. Launching Webstorage ®...
  • Page 45 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 automatically synchronized in multiple computer.

  • Page 46: Asus @ Vibe

    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 to enjoy free one hour trial to test out a huge range of casual games and full game versions exclusive to ASUS users.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

  • Page 48: Chapter 3 Motherboard Info

    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. Motherboard layout SATA1 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN KB_USB56 SATA2 Intel ® HDMI 32Mb BIOS ATX12V USB34 1042...

  • Page 49: Jumper

    You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. ASUS S2-P8H61E...

  • Page 50: Connectors

    Connectors 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. SATA1 SATA2 P8H61-I SATA connectors You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard ®...
  • Page 51 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN P8H61-I fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan2 feature. Follow these steps to connect the CPU fan and chassis fan: connect the CPU_FAN connector to CPU fan...
  • Page 52 Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. SPDIF_OUT P8H61-I Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.
  • Page 53 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 become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ASUS S2-P8H61E...
  • Page 54 Chapter 3: Motherboard info...
  • Page 55 Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 56: 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 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 57: Asus Update Utility

    Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears.

  • Page 58: Asus Ez Flash 2

    4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

  • Page 59: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    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 contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 60: Asus Bios Updater

    4.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
  • Page 61 When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: S2-P8H61E BOARD: Unknown VER: 0309 VER: Unknown DATE: 11/23/2011 DATE: Unknown PATH: BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS S2-P8H61E...
  • Page 62 0309 VER: Unknown DATE: 11/23/2011 DATE: Unknown PATH: S2-P8H61E.ROM 4194304 2011-11-23 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit 3. Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End>...

  • Page 63: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS S2-P8H61E...
  • Page 64 Default(F5) Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

  • Page 65: 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 select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu bar...

  • Page 66: Menu Items

    Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

  • Page 67: Main Menu

    RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 3.3 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-13...

  • Page 68: Administrator Password

    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: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 69: Advanced Menu

    Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-15...

  • Page 70: System Agent Configuration

    [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 systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

  • Page 71: Pch Configuration

    S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-17...

  • Page 72: Usb Configuration

    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 on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.

  • Page 73: Apm

    Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS S2-P8H61E 4-19...

  • Page 74: Monitor Menu

    Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Advanced Tool Monitor Boot Main CPU Temperature CPU Temperature +45ºC / +113ºF +45ºC / +113ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed...

  • Page 75: Boot Menu

    Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 4.6.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.

  • Page 76: Setup Mode [Ez Mode]

    • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press <F5>...

  • Page 77: Tools Menu

    > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS SPD Information 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. For more details, refer to section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 4.7.2...

  • Page 78: Exit Menu

    Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.

  • Page 79: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component) +49-1805-010923*...
  • Page 80 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

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