ASUS V9-P8H67E, V7-P8H67E User Manual

V-Series P8H67E

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

User’s Manual

E6147

First Edition V1

October 2010

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Table of contents

Notices ...........................................................................................................	vi
Safety information.........................................................................................	vii
About this guide............................................................................................	viii
System package contents..............................................................................	ix

Chapter 1:		System introduction
1.1	Welcome!........................................................................................		1-2
1.2	Front panel .....................................................................................		1-2
	1.2.1	V6-P8H67E front panel ..................................................	1-2
	1.2.2	V7-P8H67E front panel....................................................	1-3
	1.2.3	V9-P8H67E front panel....................................................	1-4
1.3	Rear panel......................................................................................		1-5
	Voltage selector..............................................................................		1-8
1.4	Internal components.......................................................................		1-9
1.5	Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)......................................................		1-10

Chapter 2:		Starting up
2.1	Installing an operating system........................................................		2-2
2.2	Powering up....................................................................................		2-2
2.3	Support DVD information................................................................		2-2
	2.3.1	Running the support DVD................................................	2-3
	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
2.4	Software information.......................................................................		2-8
	2.4.1	AI Suite II.........................................................................	2-8
	2.4.2	ASUS AI Manager.........................................................	2-17

Chapter 3:		Motherboard info
3.1	Introduction.....................................................................................		3-2
3.2	Motherboard layout.........................................................................		3-2
3.3	Jumper	............................................................................................	3-3

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3.4	Connectors.....................................................................................	3-4
3.4	MemOK! Switch..............................................................................	3-9
3.5	DRAM LED...................................................................................	3-10

Chapter 4:		BIOS setup
4.1	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
4.2	BIOS setup program.......................................................................		4-9
4.3	Main menu....................................................................................		4-13
	4.3.1	System Language [English]...........................................	4-13
	4.3.2	System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx].......................................	4-13
	4.3.3	System Time [xx:xx:xx]..................................................	4-13
	4.3.4	Security..........................................................................	4-13
4.4	Advanced menu............................................................................		4-15
	4.4.1	CPU Configuration.........................................................	4-15
	Turbo Mode [Enabled]..................................................................		4-16
	4.4.2	System Agent Configuration..........................................	4-17
	4.4.3	PCH Configuration.........................................................	4-17
	4.4.4	SATA Configuration........................................................	4-18
	4.4.5	USB Configuration.........................................................	4-19
	4.4.6	Onboard Devices Configuration....................................	4-19
	4.4.7	APM...............................................................................	4-20
4.5	Monitor menu................................................................................		4-21
	4.5.1	CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]......	4-21
	4.5.2	CPU / Chassis / Power Fan Speed...............................	4-21
	4.5.3	CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled].......................................	4-22
	4.5.4	Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]..................................	4-22
	4.5.5	CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage...	4-22
	4.5.6	Anti Surge Support [Enabled]........................................	4-22
4.6	Boot menu....................................................................................		4-23
	4.6.1	Bootup NumLock State [On]..........................................	4-23
	4.6.2	Full Screen Logo [Enabled]...........................................	4-23

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	4.6.3	Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]...........................	4-23
	4.6.4	Setup Mode [EZ Mode]..................................................	4-23
	4.6.5	Boot Option Priorities.....................................................	4-24
	4.6.6	Boot Override................................................................	4-24
4.7	Tools menu...................................................................................		4-24
	4.7.1	ASUS EZ Flash 2..........................................................	4-24
4.8	Exit menu......................................................................................		4-25

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

•This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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 with Canadian ICES-003.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/index.aspx.

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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.

•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

•Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

•Place the product on a stable surface.

•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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

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About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P8H67E barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

1.Chapter 1: System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS

V-Series P8H67E. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

2.Chapter 2: Starting up

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

3.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.

4.Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

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 additional information to aid in completing a task.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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System package contents

Check your V-Series P8H67E system package for the following items.

If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

Item description

1.ASUS V-Series P8H67E barebone system with

•ASUS motherboatd

•Power supply unit

•ASUS chassis

2.Cable

•AC power cable

3.Support DVD

4.Quick Installation Guide

5.Telecom Adapter Card (Optional)

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Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-Series P8H67E. The chapter lists the system features including

introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

System introduction

1.1Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P8H67E!

The ASUS V-Series P8H67E 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 package.

The system supports up to 16 GB of system memory using DDR3-1333/1066 DIMMs. Highresolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0/3.0, and 8-channel audio features take you ahead in the world of power computing.

1.2Front panel

The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O ports.

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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 (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug.

5.USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

6.Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.

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1.Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA optical drives.

2.IEEE1394a port (optional).

3.Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.

4.USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

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5.Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

6.Headphone port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug.

7.CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot

8.Secure Digital™/ Multimedia Card slot

9.MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot

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1.USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA optical drives.

2.Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

3.Headphone port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug.

4.CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot

5.Secure Digital™/ Multimedia Card slot

6.MemoryStick® / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot

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7.Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.

8.Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray.

9.Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay.

10.Optical disk drive bay (empty). Allows you to install an additional optical disk drive in this bay.

1.3Rear panel

The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices.

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Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35oC to prevent the system from overheating.

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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 plug.

3.PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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

5.HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content.

6.DVI-D Out port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content.

7.USB 3.0 ports 1 ~ 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 3.0/2.0 devices.

•Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

•USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

•We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

8.Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.

9.Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel,

6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

10.Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.

11.Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

12.Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6- channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker

Out.

13.Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

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Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

	Port	Headset	4-channel	6-channel	8-channel
		2-channel
	Light Blue	Line In	Line In	Line In	Line In
	Lime	Line Out	Front Speaker Out	Front Speaker Out	Front Speaker Out
	Pink	Mic In	Mic In	Mic In	Mic In
	Orange	–	–	Center/Subwoofer	Center/Subwoofer
	Black	–	Rear Speaker Out	Rear Speaker Out	Rear Speaker Out
	Gray	–	–	–	Side Speaker Out

14.Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards.

15.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.

LAN port LED indications

	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

ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED

LAN port

16.Chassis fan vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis.

17.Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

18.Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable.

19.Power Switch. This switch is for switching on/off the power supply unit.

20.Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit.

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Voltage selector

The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.

If the voltage supply in your area is 100 127 V, set this switch to 115 V. 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!

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1.4Internal 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.

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3.	3.5-inch drive bay	10.	PCI Express x16 slot (x4 mode)
4.	Hard disk drive bay	11.	PCI slots
5.	Power supply unit	12.	Metal bracket lock

6.CPU socket

7.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.

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1.5Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3-1333 MHz capability

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DDR3-1333 MHz capability

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DDR3-1066MHz capability

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 slot.

•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.

•C*: four (4) modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVLs.

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Chapter 2

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

Starting up

2.1Installing 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.

Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

• Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives in a RAID set without the necessary drivers. Use a RAID driver disk when installing Windows XP OS to a Serial ATA hard drive included in a RAID set.

•From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers.

2.2Powering up

Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.

Press to turn ON the system

2.3Support DVD information

The support DVD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features.

•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.

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2.3.1Running 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.

Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information

Click an item to install

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.

Reaktek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek audio driver and application.

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver.

Realtek LAN Driver

Installs the Realtek® LAN driver.

Browser Configuration Utility

Installs the Browser Configuration Utility.

Management Engine Interface

Installs the Management Engine Interface.

USB 3.0 Driver

Installs the USB 3.0 driver.

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