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AH2 barebone system. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Pundit P1 - The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system ...instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P1 - viii Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter ...
AH2 barebone system. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Pundit P1 - The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system ...instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P1 - viii Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter ...
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... retailer immediately. AH2 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • CompactFlash card reader • 3-in-1 storage card reader • PCI riser card • 250W power supply unit 2. AH2 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your Pundit P1 - Item description...
... retailer immediately. AH2 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • CompactFlash card reader • 3-in-1 storage card reader • PCI riser card • 250W power supply unit 2. AH2 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your Pundit P1 - Item description...
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ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Pundit P1-AH2.
ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Pundit P1-AH2.
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..., Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio. 1.2 Front panel External Internal 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 4 5 6 5 7 6 8 9 10 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P1-AH2! 1.1 Welcome! 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...
..., Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio. 1.2 Front panel External Internal 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 4 5 6 5 7 6 8 9 10 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P1-AH2! 1.1 Welcome! 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...
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External 1. Front panel cover. 4. 3-in-1 card reader. 5. Optical drive eject button 2. Reset button. 2. USB 2.0 ports. 9. Press to open the front panel cover 5. HDD LED 3. Headphone port. Optical drive bay cover 4. CompactFlash card slot. 3. S/PDIF Out port. 6. 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. 7. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. 8. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 1-3 Microphone port. 10. Power LED Internal 1. Power button 6.
External 1. Front panel cover. 4. 3-in-1 card reader. 5. Optical drive eject button 2. Reset button. 2. USB 2.0 ports. 9. Press to open the front panel cover 5. HDD LED 3. Headphone port. Optical drive bay cover 4. CompactFlash card slot. 3. S/PDIF Out port. 6. 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. 7. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. 8. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 1-3 Microphone port. 10. Power LED Internal 1. Power button 6.
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... Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-s p e a k e r Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 1-5 Power supply air vents. 12. LAN (RJ-45) port. 16. PCI slot mental brackets. 17. The systemʼs power supply unit has a115 V/230 V voltage...
... Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-s p e a k e r Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 1-5 Power supply air vents. 12. LAN (RJ-45) port. 16. PCI slot mental brackets. 17. The systemʼs power supply unit has a115 V/230 V voltage...
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Remove the cover screws. Lift the cover, then set aside. Pull the cover slightly toward the rear panel. 3. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-3 2.3 Removing the side cover 1. Keep the screws for later use. 2.
Remove the cover screws. Lift the cover, then set aside. Pull the cover slightly toward the rear panel. 3. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-3 2.3 Removing the side cover 1. Keep the screws for later use. 2.
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2.6 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink 1. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-5 Unhook and slide out the metal clips that secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the CPU fan. Set the blower aside. 3. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside. Remove two screws securing the blower to the retention module. 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable. 2.
2.6 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink 1. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-5 Unhook and slide out the metal clips that secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the CPU fan. Set the blower aside. 3. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside. Remove two screws securing the blower to the retention module. 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable. 2.
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The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-7 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. When the CPU is locked. 6.
The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-7 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. When the CPU is locked. 6.
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... mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 2. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-9 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the module base. 5. Attach...
... mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 2. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-9 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the module base. 5. Attach...
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... retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-11 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Locked Retaining Clip 2.8.3 Removing...
... retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-11 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Locked Retaining Clip 2.8.3 Removing...
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2. 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. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot. Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-13 Insert the card connector to use. 3.
2. 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. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot. Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-13 Insert the card connector to use. 3.
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... drive assembly with three screws. If you have the SATA HDD, connect the SATA cable to the chassis. 4. Connect the black plug of the drives. 1. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-15 Connect the 4-pin power plugs to the power connectors at the back of the IDE cable to the optical drive, then the gray plug...
... drive assembly with three screws. If you have the SATA HDD, connect the SATA cable to the chassis. 4. Connect the black plug of the drives. 1. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-15 Connect the 4-pin power plugs to the power connectors at the back of the IDE cable to the optical drive, then the gray plug...
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Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
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... Driver Installs the NVIDIA GeForce 61X0 display driver. 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-3 Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click...
... Driver Installs the NVIDIA GeForce 61X0 display driver. 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-3 Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click...
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...Software Installs the USB2.0 card reader software. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for detailed information. 3.3.3 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to start monitoring your computer is software-based, allowing you through the installation. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus... you turn it on the inside front cover of this utility, you are assured that will conveniently guide you to display the ASUS contact information. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-5
...Software Installs the USB2.0 card reader software. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for detailed information. 3.3.3 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to start monitoring your computer is software-based, allowing you through the installation. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus... you turn it on the inside front cover of this utility, you are assured that will conveniently guide you to display the ASUS contact information. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-5
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ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-7 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main ...
ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-7 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main ...
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... WMI browser Click to display on the right panel. This browser displays various Windows® management information. This browser displays various desktop and system information. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-9 Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. Refer to display...
... WMI browser Click to display on the right panel. This browser displays various Windows® management information. This browser displays various desktop and system information. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-9 Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. Refer to display...
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... Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your configuration 3-11 The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Loads your saved configuration Saves your changes *Available on some motherboards only. The Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to view and adjust the sensor threshold...
... Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your configuration 3-11 The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Loads your saved configuration Saves your changes *Available on some motherboards only. The Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to view and adjust the sensor threshold...