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Pundit P3-PH5X ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) Download the latest manual from the ASUS website: www.asus.com
Pundit P3-PH5X ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) Download the latest manual from the ASUS website: www.asus.com
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... chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X barebone system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. viii
... chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X barebone system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. viii
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...pair) for vertical placement • Rubber stand (x 4) for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your Pundit P3-PH5X system package for horizontal placement • Hard disk drive screw (x 8) • Optical drive screw (x 2) • Rubber washer (x 8) 3.... • IDE cable (x 1) 4. CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD (only support 2000/XP OS) 5. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 220 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately.
...pair) for vertical placement • Rubber stand (x 4) for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your Pundit P3-PH5X system package for horizontal placement • Hard disk drive screw (x 8) • Optical drive screw (x 2) • Rubber washer (x 8) 3.... • IDE cable (x 1) 4. CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD (only support 2000/XP OS) 5. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 220 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately.
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ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 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 barebone system.
ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 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 barebone system.
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... to open the front 5 panel cover 6 12 7 13 14 15 1- Chapter 1: System introduction With these and many more, the Pundit P3-PH5X definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for buying an ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X! The system's ergonomic design allows vertical or horizontal placement so you for your desktop space. Close Open 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 Press...
... to open the front 5 panel cover 6 12 7 13 14 15 1- Chapter 1: System introduction With these and many more, the Pundit P3-PH5X definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for buying an ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X! The system's ergonomic design allows vertical or horizontal placement so you for your desktop space. Close Open 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 Press...
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... card. 5. Press this button to indicate that comes with a stereo miniplug. 13. Covers the optical drive or optical drive bay. 4. Card reader LED. Headphone port . ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 1- HDD LED. Covers the 6-in the previous page. 9. This slot is for a SmartMedia® storage card. 10. 1. This LED lights up when data is...
... card. 5. Press this button to indicate that comes with a stereo miniplug. 13. Covers the optical drive or optical drive bay. 4. Card reader LED. Headphone port . ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 1- HDD LED. Covers the 6-in the previous page. 9. This slot is for a SmartMedia® storage card. 10. 1. This LED lights up when data is...
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... port (pink). Power fan vent. USB 2.0 ports . This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 18. Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer 20. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 1- VGA port . This port connects the side speakers in a 4/6/8-channel audio configuration. 19. You can insert expansion boards into these slots to add memory and...
... port (pink). Power fan vent. USB 2.0 ports . This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 18. Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer 20. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 1- VGA port . This port connects the side speakers in a 4/6/8-channel audio configuration. 19. You can insert expansion boards into these slots to add memory and...
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Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-bystep instructions on how to install components in the system. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X
Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-bystep instructions on how to install components in the system. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X
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... card lock to a 90º-100º angle. 6. Remove the cover screws. Set the chassis support bracket aside. Lift the system cover, then set aside. 5. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-
... card lock to a 90º-100º angle. 6. Remove the cover screws. Set the chassis support bracket aside. Lift the system cover, then set aside. 5. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-
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... come with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2- Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your left. 2.4... Installing a CPU The ASUS motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4...
... come with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2- Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your left. 2.4... Installing a CPU The ASUS motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4...
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... Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2- Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket. Gold triangle mark 6.
... Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2- Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket. Gold triangle mark 6.
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GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM R 3. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2- CPU_FAN P5B-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard.
GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM R 3. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2- CPU_FAN P5B-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard.
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DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following tables list the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB ...; •• • •• • •• • • • •• • •• • •• • (continued on the next page) ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-11
DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following tables list the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB ...; •• • •• • •• • • • •• • •• • •• • (continued on the next page) ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-11
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... on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-13 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Do not force a DIMM into the 1 socket...
... on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-13 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Do not force a DIMM into the 1 socket...
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otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. 6. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-15 If you intend to the chassis. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to use. 4. Remove the chassis support bracket. 3. 2. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket;
otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. 6. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-15 If you intend to the chassis. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to use. 4. Remove the chassis support bracket. 3. 2. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket;
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... screw holes are long enough to connect to the IDE interface at the back of the drive. Audio cable IDE cable and plug and plug 5. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-17 Connect the IDE cable to the drive. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in a flat and stable surface. 4. If you disconnected...
... screw holes are long enough to connect to the IDE interface at the back of the drive. Audio cable IDE cable and plug and plug 5. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-17 Connect the IDE cable to the drive. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in a flat and stable surface. 4. If you disconnected...
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ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-19 Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in -1 card reader. Locate the lock on both sides of the card reader assembly. 3. A B 4. Disconnect the ...
ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-19 Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in -1 card reader. Locate the lock on both sides of the card reader assembly. 3. A B 4. Disconnect the ...
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..., then connect the other end to the SATA connector at the back of the drive. 5. Ensure that the drive is completely flushed on the bay. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X HDD screw lock 2-21 Connect one end of the SATA connectors. 4. 3.
..., then connect the other end to the SATA connector at the back of the drive. 5. Ensure that the drive is completely flushed on the bay. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X HDD screw lock 2-21 Connect one end of the SATA connectors. 4. 3.
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Do not use too much force when replacing the front panel assembly. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-23 Hinge-like tabs to the holes on the system, replace the covers following the instructions in place. Swing the left edge of the chassis. 2.10 Replacing the covers After you install all the necessary components on the right side of the front panel inward, then attach the front panel assembly hooks to the chassis until they snap in this section: 2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly To replace the front panel assembly: 1. Hook the hinge-like tabs 2.
Do not use too much force when replacing the front panel assembly. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-23 Hinge-like tabs to the holes on the system, replace the covers following the instructions in place. Swing the left edge of the chassis. 2.10 Replacing the covers After you install all the necessary components on the right side of the front panel inward, then attach the front panel assembly hooks to the chassis until they snap in this section: 2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly To replace the front panel assembly: 1. Hook the hinge-like tabs 2.
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... the system vertically on the left side of the system at least 3 cm from the edge of the system. 2. Drive in a vertical desktop placement. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-25 Align the foot stand and chassis screw holes. 4. Follow the same procedures when installing the second foot stand. To install the foot stands: 1. Extend...
... the system vertically on the left side of the system at least 3 cm from the edge of the system. 2. Drive in a vertical desktop placement. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-25 Align the foot stand and chassis screw holes. 4. Follow the same procedures when installing the second foot stand. To install the foot stands: 1. Extend...