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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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...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL ... benefit, without the express written permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. Products and corporate names appearing in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of alteration is defaced or ...
...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL ... benefit, without the express written permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. Products and corporate names appearing in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of alteration is defaced or ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii System package contents x Chapter 1: System Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Front panel 1-2 1.3 Rear panel 1-4 1.4 Internal components 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the covers 2-3 2.3.1 Removing the system cover 2-3 2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly 2-4 2.4 Installing a CPU 2-5 2.4.1 CPU installation 2-5 2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2-8 2.5 Installing a DIMM 2-10 2.5.1 Memory configurations 2-10 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii System package contents x Chapter 1: System Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Front panel 1-2 1.3 Rear panel 1-4 1.4 Internal components 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the covers 2-3 2.3.1 Removing the system cover 2-3 2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly 2-4 2.4 Installing a CPU 2-5 2.4.1 CPU installation 2-5 2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2-8 2.5 Installing a DIMM 2-10 2.5.1 Memory configurations 2-10 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM...
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... the voltage 2-26 Chapter 3: Getting started 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-3 4.3 Connectors 4-5 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-5 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating...
... the voltage 2-26 Chapter 3: Getting started 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-3 4.3 Connectors 4-5 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-5 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating...
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These limits are designed to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of ...
These limits are designed to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of ...
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Dispose of explosion if battery is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. • If the power supply is incorrectly replaced. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. Replace only with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all the ...
Dispose of explosion if battery is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. • If the power supply is incorrectly replaced. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. Replace only with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all the ...
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... how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 4: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X barebone system. Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that comes with hardware knowledge of the barebone system. This guide is...
... how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 4: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X barebone system. Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that comes with hardware knowledge of the barebone system. This guide is...
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... worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. ix Conventions used in completing a task. These documents are not part of ...the standard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to complete a task. Optional Documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete...
... worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. ix Conventions used in completing a task. These documents are not part of ...the standard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to complete a task. Optional Documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete...
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...) 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. Quick Installation Guide 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. Cables • AC power cable • ...
...) 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. Quick Installation Guide 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. Cables • AC power cable • ...
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ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
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... memory. With audio capabilities, extensive connectivity, and Fast Ethernet LAN, the Pundit P3-PH5X is an all-in the 775-land package with powerful and flexible features. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X is designed for your desktop space. The system's ergonomic design allows vertical or... horizontal placement so you for buying an ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X! Thank you can maximize your computing and multimedia needs. ...
... memory. With audio capabilities, extensive connectivity, and Fast Ethernet LAN, the Pundit P3-PH5X is an all-in the 775-land package with powerful and flexible features. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X is designed for your desktop space. The system's ergonomic design allows vertical or... horizontal placement so you for buying an ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X! Thank you can maximize your computing and multimedia needs. ...
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.... Power button . SmartMedia® card slot* . Microphone port . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for a Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card. 12. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 1- Optical drive/bay cover. Optical drive eject button. Covers the 6-in the previous page. 9. Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot*. Press this...
.... Power button . SmartMedia® card slot* . Microphone port . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for a Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card. 12. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 1- Optical drive/bay cover. Optical drive eject button. Covers the 6-in the previous page. 9. Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot*. Press this...
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.... 10. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other audio sources. 9. PS/2 keyboard port . In 4/6/8channel configuration, the function of devices. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 P3-PH5X 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1. Cover screw.
.... 10. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other audio sources. 9. PS/2 keyboard port . In 4/6/8channel configuration, the function of devices. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 P3-PH5X 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1. Cover screw.
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... Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for audio ports function variation. Side Speaker Out port (black). Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer 20. Power fan vent. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 1-
... Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for audio ports function variation. Side Speaker Out port (black). Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer 20. Power fan vent. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 1-
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... the top cover and the chassis support bracket. Power supply unit 7. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Front panel cover 3. Optical drive lock 4. PCI slots 9. ASUS motherboard 11.
... the top cover and the chassis support bracket. Power supply unit 7. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Front panel cover 3. Optical drive lock 4. PCI slots 9. ASUS motherboard 11.
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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 Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-bystep instructions on how to install components in the system.
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Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and ensure that the standby power 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. Expansion card(s) 4. Central processing unit (CPU) 2. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation The system motherboard comes with the component. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by ...
Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and ensure that the standby power 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. Expansion card(s) 4. Central processing unit (CPU) 2. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation The system motherboard comes with the component. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by ...
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... the chassis support bracket to a 45º angle, then carefully pull to a 90º-100º angle. 6. Lift the system cover, then set aside. 5. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2- Keep the screws for later use. 3. On the rear panel, locate the two thumb screws that secure the cover to the chassis. 2. 2.3 Removing the covers...
... the chassis support bracket to a 45º angle, then carefully pull to a 90º-100º angle. 6. Lift the system cover, then set aside. 5. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2- Keep the screws for later use. 3. On the rear panel, locate the two thumb screws that secure the cover to the chassis. 2. 2.3 Removing the covers...
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Swing the left edge of the chassis to release the front panel assembly. 4. Pull the hooks outward to detach. 2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly: 1. Unhook the hinge-like tab Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel assembly outward. 5. Locate the front panel assembly hooks. 3. Place the system vertically. 2.
Swing the left edge of the chassis to release the front panel assembly. 4. Pull the hooks outward to detach. 2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly: 1. Unhook the hinge-like tab Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel assembly outward. 5. Locate the front panel assembly hooks. 3. Place the system vertically. 2.
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...shipment/transit‑related. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. If the instructions in the... section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Check your left. 2.4 Installing a CPU The ASUS motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Locate the CPU ... the socket contacts are not bent. Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-
...shipment/transit‑related. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. If the instructions in the... section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Check your left. 2.4 Installing a CPU The ASUS motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Locate the CPU ... the socket contacts are not bent. Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-