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... avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. • If the power supply is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of explosion if battery is broken, do not try to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. •...
... avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. • If the power supply is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of explosion if battery is broken, do not try to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. •...
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Cables • AC power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x 2) • IDE cable (x 1) 4. CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD (only support 2000/XP OS) 5. Quick Installation...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. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 220 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. Item description 1.
Cables • AC power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x 2) • IDE cable (x 1) 4. CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD (only support 2000/XP OS) 5. Quick Installation...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. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 220 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. Item description 1.
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...keyboard port . Allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 7. Power connector. Connects the power cable and plug. 13. PS/2 mouse port . This port connects the center/ subwoofer speakers. 8. Metal bracket lock. This purple ...devices. 6. This port allows Fast Ethernet connection to the voltage supply in your area. This port connects a tape player or other devices. 4. 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. Secures ...
...keyboard port . Allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 7. Power connector. Connects the power cable and plug. 13. PS/2 mouse port . This port connects the center/ subwoofer speakers. 8. Metal bracket lock. This purple ...devices. 6. This port allows Fast Ethernet connection to the voltage supply in your area. This port connects a tape player or other devices. 4. 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. Secures ...
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... (black). Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer 20. Connects to be circulated by the power supply fan. In 2/4/6/8channel mode, the function of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone ports change when you select the 6/8-channel configuration. Side Speaker Out - ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 1- Connects a VGA monitor. 16. Audio ports function variation Port Light Blue Lime.... 14. This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 18. This port connects a microphone. The functions of this port becomes Surround Speaker. Power fan vent.
... (black). Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer 20. Connects to be circulated by the power supply fan. In 2/4/6/8channel mode, the function of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone ports change when you select the 6/8-channel configuration. Side Speaker Out - ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 1- Connects a VGA monitor. 16. Audio ports function variation Port Light Blue Lime.... 14. This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 18. This port connects a microphone. The functions of this port becomes Surround Speaker. Power fan vent.
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Hard disk drive lock 6. Power supply unit 7. PCI slots 9. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. DIMM sockets 14. Optical drive lock 4. Hard disk drive bays 5. Metal bracket lock 12. System fan 1- ... The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the chassis support bracket. PCI Express x1 slot 8. ASUS motherboard 11. Front panel cover 3.
Hard disk drive lock 6. Power supply unit 7. PCI slots 9. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. DIMM sockets 14. Optical drive lock 4. Hard disk drive bays 5. Metal bracket lock 12. System fan 1- ... The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the chassis support bracket. PCI Express x1 slot 8. ASUS motherboard 11. Front panel cover 3.
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...is ON, in sleep mode or in the system. Expansion card(s) 4. The system motherboard comes with the component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and ensure that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components...you install components into the system. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before installing any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that you have all the components you plan to ...
...is ON, in sleep mode or in the system. Expansion card(s) 4. The system motherboard comes with the component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and ensure that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components...you install components into the system. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before installing any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that you have all the components you plan to ...
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... clips outward. 2. 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM 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 Failure to do not support DDR...
... clips outward. 2. 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM 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 Failure to do not support DDR...
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...3. Carefully push the optical drive all the way into the bay until the optical drive lock clicks. 8. Disconnect the IDE, audio, and power cables and plugs from the bay (B). B A 4. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in section "2.3.2 Removing the front panel ...slightly pull the drive out from the back of the drive. Pull out the drive completely from the power supply unit to upgrade or replace a defective optical drive. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the bay, then replace it following the instructions in the previous section. 2-18 Chapter ...
...3. Carefully push the optical drive all the way into the bay until the optical drive lock clicks. 8. Disconnect the IDE, audio, and power cables and plugs from the bay (B). B A 4. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in section "2.3.2 Removing the front panel ...slightly pull the drive out from the back of the drive. Pull out the drive completely from the power supply unit to upgrade or replace a defective optical drive. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the bay, then replace it following the instructions in the previous section. 2-18 Chapter ...
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ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X HDD screw lock 2-21 3. Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive. 5. Ensure that the drive is completely flushed on the tray. See page 4-7 ... rails, push the drive carefully until it is properly in place. Place the HDD on the bay. Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the SATA connectors. 4. When the HDD screws align with the screw holes and rails. 6. The HDD screw...
ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X HDD screw lock 2-21 3. Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive. 5. Ensure that the drive is completely flushed on the tray. See page 4-7 ... rails, push the drive carefully until it is properly in place. Place the HDD on the bay. Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the SATA connectors. 4. When the HDD screws align with the screw holes and rails. 6. The HDD screw...
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Press the HDD screw lock (A), then push the drive out from the bay (B) until the drive screws are released from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. Match the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 3. Slightly lift the ...at the back of the drive. 4. 2.9.3 IDE hard disk drive installation Set the IDE HDD as master device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. Connect a power cable from the screw rails. To uninstall the hard disk drive: 1. Install a new HDD following the instructions in the previous section. 2-22 ...
Press the HDD screw lock (A), then push the drive out from the bay (B) until the drive screws are released from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. Match the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 3. Slightly lift the ...at the back of the drive. 4. 2.9.3 IDE hard disk drive installation Set the IDE HDD as master device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. Connect a power cable from the screw rails. To uninstall the hard disk drive: 1. Install a new HDD following the instructions in the previous section. 2-22 ...
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2.12 Selecting the voltage The system's power supply unit has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to 115 V. If the voltage supply in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system! 2-26 Chapter 2: Basic installation If the voltage supply in your area is 200‑240 V, set the switch to the voltage supply in your area is 100‑127 V, set the switch to 115 V in your area. Setting the switch to 230 V.
2.12 Selecting the voltage The system's power supply unit has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to 115 V. If the voltage supply in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system! 2-26 Chapter 2: Basic installation If the voltage supply in your area is 200‑240 V, set the switch to the voltage supply in your area is 100‑127 V, set the switch to 115 V in your area. Setting the switch to 230 V.
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. P5B-VM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB R P5B-VM Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 2.
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. P5B-VM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB R P5B-VM Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 2.
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otherwise, the system will not boot up. • The system comes with a proprietary ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum 275 W power rating. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4- The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. If you have disconnected them during installation, find the proper orientation and push down the plugs firmly to connect the...
otherwise, the system will not boot up. • The system comes with a proprietary ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum 275 W power rating. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4- The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. If you have disconnected them during installation, find the proper orientation and push down the plugs firmly to connect the...
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...3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [48ºC/118ºF] [38ºC/100ºF] [2596RPM] [ 1.272V] [ 3.280V] [ 5.017V] [12.091V] ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control Fan Profile [Silent] CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically...to [Enabled], this parameter allows you do not wish to display these items. 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on ...
...3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [48ºC/118ºF] [38ºC/100ºF] [2596RPM] [ 1.272V] [ 3.280V] [ 5.017V] [12.091V] ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control Fan Profile [Silent] CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically...to [Enabled], this parameter allows you do not wish to display these items. 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on ...
