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- Page 1 V6-P8H61ELX ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User’s Manual E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 1 7/28/11 10:43:07 AM...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 4 BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............4-3 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 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 3... - Page 4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ......4-23 4.6.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] ..........4-23 Tools menu ................... 4-24 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-24 4.7.2 ASUS SPD Information ..........4-24 Exit menu ..................4-25 ASUS contact information ................. 4-26 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 4...
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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
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 6 7/28/11 10:43:09 AM... -
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 V6-P8H61ELX. 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 V6-P8H61ELX system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item Description ASUS V6-P8H61ELX barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis Cable •... - Page 9 Chapter 1 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. E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 1 7/28/11 10:43:12 AM...
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Page 10: Chapter 1 System Introduction
The ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 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
The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. HDMI Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35oC to prevent the system from overheating. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 3 7/28/11 10:43:15 AM... - Page 12 LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Chapter 1: System introduction E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 4 7/28/11 10:43:16 AM...
- Page 13 Chassis fan vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis. Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 5 7/28/11 10:43:17 AM...
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Page 14: Voltage Selector
If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set this switch to 230 V. 115V/230V Voltage selector Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! Chapter 1: System introduction E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 6 7/28/11 10:43:18 AM... -
Page 15: Internal Components
Metal bracket lock CPU socket DIMM sockets Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing additional system components and get assistance from professionals when you disassemble or assemble the system. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 7 7/28/11 10:43:20 AM... -
Page 16: Qualified Vendors Lists (Qvl)
Kingston 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS XMP 1.25V • (XMP) KVR1333D3N9/4G KINGSTON HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 1.5V • • (low profile) KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR • • continued on the next page Chapter 1: System introduction E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 8 7/28/11 10:43:22 AM... - Page 17 TMS2GB364D081-107EY 2GB 7-7-7-20 1.5V • • TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-138EY 2GB 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • TMS2GB364D082- TAKEMS 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • 138EW UMAX E41302GP0-73BDB UMAX U2S24D30TP-13 • • WINTEC 3WVS31333-2G-CNR AMPO AM3420803-13H • • ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 9 7/28/11 10:43:24 AM...
- Page 18 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. 1-10 Chapter 1: System introduction E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 10...
- Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD. E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 1 7/28/11 10:43:26 AM...
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Page 20: 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 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 2 7/28/11 10:43:28 AM... -
Page 21: 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 22: 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. Internet Radio Installs the Internet Radio. -
Page 23: Manual Menu
Utilities menu before opening a user manual. 2.3.4 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. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 5... -
Page 24: 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 motherboard. Chapter 2: Starting up E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 6 7/28/11 10:43:33 AM... - Page 25 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 V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 7 7/28/11 10:43:34 AM...
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Page 26: 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 27 The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. Saves your configuration Loads the default Applies your threshold values for changes Loads your saved each sensor configuration ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 9 7/28/11 10:43:35 AM...
- Page 28 Click to zoom in/out the Y axis Click to zoom in/out the X axis Click to return to the default mode 2-10 Chapter 2: Starting up E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 10 7/28/11 10:43:36 AM...
- Page 29 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 V6-P8H61ELX 2-11 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 11 7/28/11 10:43:37 AM...
- Page 30 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 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 from the Open window, click Open, and click Next.
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Page 32: System Information
Cache. • Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. 2-14 Chapter 2: Starting up E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 14 7/28/11 10:43:41 AM... - Page 33 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 contrast, brightness, saturation, hue, and gamma. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 2-15 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 15 7/28/11 10:43:42 AM...
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Page 34: 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 35 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 36 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 change password. 2-18 Chapter 2: Starting up E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 18 7/28/11 10:43:47 AM...
- Page 37 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. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 2-19 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 19...
- Page 38 2-20 Chapter 2: Starting up E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 20 7/28/11 10:43:47 AM...
- Page 39 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. E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 1 7/28/11 10:43:49 AM...
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Page 40: Chapter 3 Motherboard Info
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. Motherboard layout 19.8cm(7.8in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 ATX12V 1442 USB34 LAN1_USB12 Lithium Cell CHA_FAN CMOS Power AUDIO... -
Page 41: 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 V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 3 7/28/11 10:43:52 AM... -
Page 42: Connectors
PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 P8H61-M LX2 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. Chapter 3: Motherboard info E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 4 7/28/11 10:43:55 AM... - Page 43 CPU_FAN P8H61-M LX2 P8H61-M LX2 CPU fan connector Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan2 feature. 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.
- Page 44 COM1 PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 P8H61-M LX2 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. Chapter 3: Motherboard info E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 6 7/28/11 10:43:59 AM...
- Page 45 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • f you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 7...
- Page 46 The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER P8H61-M LX2 PIN 1 P8H61-M LX2 Speaker out connector Chapter 3: Motherboard info E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 8 7/28/11 10:44:02 AM...
- Page 47 Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 1 7/28/11 10:44:04 AM...
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Page 48: Chapter 4 Bios Setup
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 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 2 7/28/11 10:44:05 AM... -
Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: V6-P8H61ELX BOARD: Unknown VER: 0105 VER: Unknown DATE: 07/22/2011 DATE: Unknown PATH: BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 7 7/28/11 10:44:10 AM...
- Page 54 0105 VER: Unknown DATE: 07/22/2011 DATE: Unknown PATH: V6-P8H61ELX.ROM 4194304 2011-07-22 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>...
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Page 55: Bios Setup Program
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 V6-P8H61ELX E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 9 7/28/11 10:44:12 AM... - Page 56 The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 10 7/28/11 10:44:14 AM...
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Page 57: 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 58: Navigation Keys
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press <Enter> or click on it to display a list of options. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 12 7/28/11 10:44:16 AM... -
Page 59: Main Menu
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 V6-P8H61ELX 4-13 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 13 7/28/11 10:44:17 AM... -
Page 60: Administrator Password
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 14 7/28/11 10:44:17 AM... -
Page 61: Advanced Menu
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 4-15 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 15 7/28/11 10:44:19 AM... -
Page 62: System Agent Configuration
Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you enable or disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for add-on VGA devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 16 7/28/11 10:44:19 AM... -
Page 63: 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 V6-P8H61ELX 4-17 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 17 7/28/11 10:44:19 AM... -
Page 64: Usb Configuration
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 18 7/28/11 10:44:20 AM... -
Page 65: Apm
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 V6-P8H61ELX 4-19 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 19 7/28/11 10:44:20 AM... -
Page 66: Monitor Menu
(RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 20 7/28/11 10:44:21 AM... -
Page 67: Cpu Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 4.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 4-21 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 21 7/28/11 10:44:21 AM... -
Page 68: Boot Menu
[Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to set the waiting time for the system to display the post report. -
Page 69: Option Rom Messages [Force Bios]
• 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 70: Tools Menu
> ASUS SPD Information 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. -
Page 71: Exit Menu
This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS V6-P8H61ELX 4-25 E6787 V6-P8H61ELX Manual.indb 25 7/28/11 10:44:23 AM... -
Page 72: 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*...
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