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... 2-4 2.5 Removing the storage drive assembly 2-4 2.6 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink 2-5 2.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.7.1 Overview 2-6 2.7.2 Installing CPU 2-6 2.7.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-8 2.8 Installing a DIMM 2-8 2.8.1 Memory configurations 2-8 2.8.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM 2-11 2.8.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM 2-11 2.9 Expansion slots 2-12 2.9.1 PCI slots 2-12 2.9.2 Installing an expansion card 2-12 2.10 Installing an...
... 2-4 2.5 Removing the storage drive assembly 2-4 2.6 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink 2-5 2.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.7.1 Overview 2-6 2.7.2 Installing CPU 2-6 2.7.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-8 2.8 Installing a DIMM 2-8 2.8.1 Memory configurations 2-8 2.8.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM 2-11 2.8.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM 2-11 2.9 Expansion slots 2-12 2.9.1 PCI slots 2-12 2.9.2 Installing an expansion card 2-12 2.10 Installing an...
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... 5.3 Main menu 5-15 5.3.1 System Time 5-15 5.3.2 System Date 5-15 5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave 5-16 5.3.4 First/Second SATA Master 5-18 5.3.5 HDD SMART Monitoring 5-19 5.3.6 Installed Memory 5-19 5.3.7 Usable Memory 5-19 5.4 Advanced menu 5-20 5.4.1 CPU Configuration 5-17 5.4.2 Chipset 5-21 5.4.3 PCIPnP 5-22 5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-23 5.5 Power menu 5-26 5.5.1 ACPI Suspend...
... 5.3 Main menu 5-15 5.3.1 System Time 5-15 5.3.2 System Date 5-15 5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave 5-16 5.3.4 First/Second SATA Master 5-18 5.3.5 HDD SMART Monitoring 5-19 5.3.6 Installed Memory 5-19 5.3.7 Usable Memory 5-19 5.4 Advanced menu 5-20 5.4.1 CPU Configuration 5-17 5.4.2 Chipset 5-21 5.4.3 PCIPnP 5-22 5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-23 5.5 Power menu 5-26 5.5.1 ACPI Suspend...
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...; Athlon64, AMD® Athlon 64 FX, AMD® Sempron, or AMD® Athlon 64 X2 processor. Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P1-AH2! The system supports up to 2 GB of system memory using DDR2-800/667/533/400 DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio. 1.2 Front...
...; Athlon64, AMD® Athlon 64 FX, AMD® Sempron, or AMD® Athlon 64 X2 processor. Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P1-AH2! The system supports up to 2 GB of system memory using DDR2-800/667/533/400 DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio. 1.2 Front...
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DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Powered R Power Off Onboard LED 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. The motherboard comes with the component. 2.1 Preparation ...
DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Powered R Power Off Onboard LED 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. The motherboard comes with the component. 2.1 Preparation ...
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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. Visit the ASUS website for details. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: R DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 128 Pins 240-pin DDR2...
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. Visit the ASUS website for details. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: R DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 128 Pins 240-pin DDR2...
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B -Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation DDR2-533 Size 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB ...-sided CL: CAS Latency DIMM support: A -Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS -
B -Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation DDR2-533 Size 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB ...-sided CL: CAS Latency DIMM support: A -Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS -
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Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-7 Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Preferences ... Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window ...
Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-7 Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Preferences ... Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window ...
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.... PCI browser Click to display the Usage browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. If the CPU has an enabled HyperThreading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. The left panel...
.... PCI browser Click to display the Usage browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. If the CPU has an enabled HyperThreading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. The left panel...
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ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Loads your saved configuration Saves your changes *Available on some motherboards only. The Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor alerts, change temperature scale, ... Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical...
ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Loads your saved configuration Saves your changes *Available on some motherboards only. The Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor alerts, change temperature scale, ... Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical...
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Remove the battery. 3. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 4-3 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Re-install the battery. 5. Hold down the key...setup information such as system passwords. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot...
Remove the battery. 3. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 4-3 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Re-install the battery. 5. Hold down the key...setup information such as system passwords. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot...
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...64257;le. Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 file in the floppy disk and (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. File Name to Program: M2N8L.bin Remove the floppy disk ...then press to restart Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2N8L.bin Programming Flash Memory - Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
...64257;le. Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 file in the floppy disk and (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. File Name to Program: M2N8L.bin Remove the floppy disk ...then press to restart Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2N8L.bin Programming Flash Memory - Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
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Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 223MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and ... screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General...
Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 223MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and ... screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General...
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... : 36 Thu, Apr 6 2006 Primary IDE Master [None] Primary IDE Slae] HDD SMART Monitoring First SATA Master [None] HSDeDcoSnMdARSTATMAonMiatsotreirnDEginsaabblleedd [[DNio..sn..ae..b]..l..ed[[] ] ] Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 512MB Select Menu Item Specific Help ↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←...
... : 36 Thu, Apr 6 2006 Primary IDE Master [None] Primary IDE Slae] HDD SMART Monitoring First SATA Master [None] HSDeDcoSnMdARSTATMAonMiatsotreirnDEginsaabblleedd [[DNio..sn..ae..b]..l..ed[[] ] ] Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 512MB Select Menu Item Specific Help ↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←...
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.../xxxx] Allows you to navigate through them. Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 223MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-15
.../xxxx] Allows you to navigate through them. Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 223MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-15
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... Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/ voltage. This item is not configurable. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-19 This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. Landing Zone Shows the number... the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.3.6 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 5.3.7 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of usable memory. 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to partition and format new IDE hard disk...
... Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/ voltage. This item is not configurable. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-19 This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. Landing Zone Shows the number... the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.3.6 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 5.3.7 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of usable memory. 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to partition and format new IDE hard disk...
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... Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration Select Menu CPU Type AMD Sempron (tm) Processor 3200+ CPU Speed 1810MHz Cache RAM 128K DRAM Configuration AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Function [Auto] Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control. Configuration options: ...-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Configuration Timing Mode Memory Clock Frequency [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Timing Mode Configuration options: [Auto] [MaxMemClk] [Manual...
... Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration Select Menu CPU Type AMD Sempron (tm) Processor 3200+ CPU Speed 1810MHz Cache RAM 128K DRAM Configuration AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Function [Auto] Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control. Configuration options: ...-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Configuration Timing Mode Memory Clock Frequency [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Timing Mode Configuration options: [Auto] [MaxMemClk] [Manual...