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... 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-5 3.4.1 ASUS PC Probe II 3-5 3.4.2 DTS function 3-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-5 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flash utility 5-7 5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS...
... 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-5 3.4.1 ASUS PC Probe II 3-5 3.4.2 DTS function 3-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-5 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flash utility 5-7 5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS...
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... parameters. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. AH2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P1 - Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts...
... parameters. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. AH2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P1 - Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts...
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... cable and plug • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable • IDE cable 3. Item description 1. Quick installation Guide x ASUS Pundit P1 - CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD 4. AH2 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • CompactFlash card reader • 3-in-1 storage card reader • PCI riser card...
... cable and plug • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable • IDE cable 3. Item description 1. Quick installation Guide x ASUS Pundit P1 - CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD 4. AH2 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • CompactFlash card reader • 3-in-1 storage card reader • PCI riser card...
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... External Internal 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 4 5 6 5 7 6 8 9 10 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome! The system comes in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 is an all-in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD® Athlon64, AMD® Athlon 64 FX, AMD® Sempron, or AMD® Athlon 64 X2...
... External Internal 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 4 5 6 5 7 6 8 9 10 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome! The system comes in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 is an all-in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD® Athlon64, AMD® Athlon 64 FX, AMD® Sempron, or AMD® Athlon 64 X2...
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... your reference. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 3 1 2 5 4 8 7 6 1. 5.25-inch optical drive and 3.5 5. Front penel cover 7. Proceed to the motherboard PCI slot) 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction ASUS motherboard inch hard disk drive cage 6. CPU socket 3. DIMM sockets 2.
... your reference. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 3 1 2 5 4 8 7 6 1. 5.25-inch optical drive and 3.5 5. Front penel cover 7. Proceed to the motherboard PCI slot) 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction ASUS motherboard inch hard disk drive cage 6. CPU socket 3. DIMM sockets 2.
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... LED is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Hard disk drive 5. The motherboard comes with the component.
... LED is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Hard disk drive 5. The motherboard comes with the component.
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...To install a CPU: 1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; 2.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle.... Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Make sure you use a CPU that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one ...
...To install a CPU: 1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; 2.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle.... Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Make sure you use a CPU that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one ...
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... installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other...
... installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other...
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... place. Do not forget to plug this connector. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on... sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-9
... place. Do not forget to plug this connector. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on... sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-9
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...DDR2 QVL. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Visit the ASUS website for details. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Refer ...to 2 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. 2.8 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
...DDR2 QVL. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Visit the ASUS website for details. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Refer ...to 2 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. 2.8 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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... NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 2.8.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system... so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-11
... NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked Retaining Clip 2.8.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system... so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-11
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Failure to install expansion cards. 2.9 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.9.1 PCI slots This system has two PCI slot that supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they ...
Failure to install expansion cards. 2.9 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.9.1 PCI slots This system has two PCI slot that supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they ...
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Secure the card with a screw. 4. Make sure that you intend to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-13 Insert the card connector to use. 3. 2. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot.
Secure the card with a screw. 4. Make sure that you intend to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-13 Insert the card connector to use. 3. 2. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot.
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Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for general reference only. Press to turn ON the system 3.3 Support CD ... install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to enter the OS. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. 3.2 Powering up 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system...
Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for general reference only. Press to turn ON the system 3.3 Support CD ... install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to enter the OS. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. 3.2 Powering up 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system...
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... driver. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install the Realtek audio driver. Realtek Audio Driver Allows you to run the CD. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-3 Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA nForce...
... driver. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install the Realtek audio driver. Realtek Audio Driver Allows you to run the CD. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-3 Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA nForce...
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...Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.... 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting up ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and...
...Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.... 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting up ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and...
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... the window represents the used and available physical memory. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Loads your saved configuration Saves your changes *Available on some motherboards only. Configuring PC Probe II Click to customize sensor alerts, change temperature scale, or enable the Q-Fan feature.* Loads the...
... the window represents the used and available physical memory. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Loads your saved configuration Saves your changes *Available on some motherboards only. Configuring PC Probe II Click to customize sensor alerts, change temperature scale, or enable the Q-Fan feature.* Loads the...
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ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system.
ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system.
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4.1 Introduction The Pundit P1-AH2 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout USB56 BUZ1 USBPW56 SB_PWR1 LED_CON1 4Mb BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC RSTCON1 CF_CON MCP51 SMSC 2227 PRI_IDE SATA1 SATA2 USBPW34 KBMS1 ...) DDR2 DIMM_A1(64 bit,240-pin module) 13.3inches 3IN1_CON ADP3186 SPDIF_OUT IE1394_1 PWR SW1 IE 1394_2 USB1 2 FRONT_AUD1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 USBPW12 10.4inches 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard info
4.1 Introduction The Pundit P1-AH2 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout USB56 BUZ1 USBPW56 SB_PWR1 LED_CON1 4Mb BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC RSTCON1 CF_CON MCP51 SMSC 2227 PRI_IDE SATA1 SATA2 USBPW34 KBMS1 ...) DDR2 DIMM_A1(64 bit,240-pin module) 13.3inches 3IN1_CON ADP3186 SPDIF_OUT IE1394_1 PWR SW1 IE 1394_2 USB1 2 FRONT_AUD1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 USBPW12 10.4inches 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard info
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... Wake up +5V(Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA...
... Wake up +5V(Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA...