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...this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Pundit P1 - Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components...personal computers. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. AH2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P1 - Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install ...
...this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Pundit P1 - Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components...personal computers. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. AH2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P1 - Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install ...
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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. ASUS Pundit P1 - Item description 1. CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD 4.... Cable • Power cable and plug • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable • IDE cable 3. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. AH2 system package ...
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. ASUS Pundit P1 - Item description 1. CDs • Support CD • Recover PRO CD 4.... Cable • Power cable and plug • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable • IDE cable 3. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. AH2 system package ...
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ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Pundit P1-AH2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Pundit P1-AH2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
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... via integrated graphics controller, 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 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 64...
... via integrated graphics controller, 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 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 64...
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Press to open the front panel cover 5. Power button 6. Microphone port. 10. USB 2.0 ports. 9. Optical drive eject button 2. Power LED Internal 1. Front panel cover. 4. 3-in-1 card reader. 5. Headphone port. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 1-3 CompactFlash card slot. 3. Reset button. 2. Optical drive bay cover 4. External 1. HDD LED 3. S/PDIF Out port. 6. 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. 7. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. 8.
Press to open the front panel cover 5. Power button 6. Microphone port. 10. USB 2.0 ports. 9. Optical drive eject button 2. Power LED Internal 1. Front panel cover. 4. 3-in-1 card reader. 5. Headphone port. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 1-3 CompactFlash card slot. 3. Reset button. 2. Optical drive bay cover 4. External 1. HDD LED 3. S/PDIF Out port. 6. 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. 7. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. 8.
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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 Voltage selector 11. Power supply air vents. 12.
... 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 Voltage selector 11. Power supply air vents. 12.
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ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-3 Lift the cover, then set aside. Pull the cover slightly toward the rear panel. 3. Keep the screws for later use. 2. 2.3 Removing the side cover 1. Remove the cover screws.
ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-3 Lift the cover, then set aside. Pull the cover slightly toward the rear panel. 3. Keep the screws for later use. 2. 2.3 Removing the side cover 1. Remove the cover screws.
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable. 2. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside. 2.6 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink 1. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-5 Set the blower aside. 3. Remove two screws securing the blower to the retention module. 4. Unhook and slide out the metal clips that secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the CPU fan.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable. 2. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside. 2.6 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink 1. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-5 Set the blower aside. 3. Remove two screws securing the blower to the retention module. 4. Unhook and slide out the metal clips that secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the CPU fan.
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Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 5. 3. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-7
Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 5. 3. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-7
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... CPU fan cable to the retention module base. 3. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Do not forget to the retention module base. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-9 2. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector...
... CPU fan cable to the retention module base. 3. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Do not forget to the retention module base. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-9 2. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector...
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... V V M378T3354CZ0-CE6 V V M378T6553CZ0-CE6 V V M378T2953CZ0-CE6 V V HYS64T32000HU-3S-A V V HYS64T64000HU-3S-A V V HYS64T128020HU-3S-A V V HYS64T32000HU-3S-B V HYS64T64000HU-3S-B V V HYS64T128020HU-3S-B V V EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E V V EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E V V M20AD5Q3H3163J1C52 V V TS64MLQ64V6J V V TS128MLQ64V6J V V ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-9
... V V M378T3354CZ0-CE6 V V M378T6553CZ0-CE6 V V M378T2953CZ0-CE6 V V HYS64T32000HU-3S-A V V HYS64T64000HU-3S-A V V HYS64T128020HU-3S-A V V HYS64T32000HU-3S-B V HYS64T64000HU-3S-B V V HYS64T128020HU-3S-B V V EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E V V EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E V V M20AD5Q3H3163J1C52 V V TS64MLQ64V6J V V TS128MLQ64V6J V V ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-9
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... the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 2.8.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-11 2.8.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might...
... the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 2.8.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-11 2.8.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might...
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Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot. Make sure that you intend to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-13 Insert the card connector to use. 3. Secure the card with a screw. 4. 2.
Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot. Make sure that you intend to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-13 Insert the card connector to use. 3. Secure the card with a screw. 4. 2.
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... / SATA and power plugs to the IDE / SATA and power connectors at the back of the drives. 3. Secure the storage drive assembly with three screws. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-15 If you have the SATA HDD, connect the SATA cable to the chassis. 4. Connect the 4-pin power plugs to the power connectors at the...
... / SATA and power plugs to the IDE / SATA and power connectors at the back of the drives. 3. Secure the storage drive assembly with three screws. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-15 If you have the SATA HDD, connect the SATA cable to the chassis. 4. Connect the 4-pin power plugs to the power connectors at the...
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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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... your computer. NVIDIA GeForce 61X0 Display Driver Installs the NVIDIA GeForce 61X0 display driver. Realtek Audio Driver Allows you to install the Realtek audio driver. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-3 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to run...
... your computer. NVIDIA GeForce 61X0 Display Driver Installs the NVIDIA GeForce 61X0 display driver. Realtek Audio Driver Allows you to install the Realtek audio driver. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-3 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to run...
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View the online help or readme file that monitors the computerʼs vital components and alerts you to display the ASUS contact information. With this utility, you through the installation. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-5 Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. PC Probe II senses fan rotations...
View the online help or readme file that monitors the computerʼs vital components and alerts you to display the ASUS contact information. With this utility, you through the installation. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-5 Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. PC Probe II senses fan rotations...
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Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-7 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Refer ...
Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-7 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Refer ...
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... below. Refer to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-9 Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display on the right panel...
... below. Refer to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-9 Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display on the right panel...
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..., change temperature scale, or enable the Q-Fan feature.* Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your configuration 3-11 ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Loads your saved configuration Saves your changes *Available on some motherboards only.
..., change temperature scale, or enable the Q-Fan feature.* Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your configuration 3-11 ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Loads your saved configuration Saves your changes *Available on some motherboards only.