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... 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the cover 2-3 2.4 Removing the front panel cover 2-4 2.5 Removing the storage drive assembly 2-4 2.6 Installing a CPU 2-5 2.6.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ... 2-5 2.6.2 CPU installation 2-6 2.6.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2-8 2.7 Installing memory modules 2-9 2.7.1 Overview 2-9 2.7.2 Memory configurations 2-9 2.7.3 Qualified Vendor List 2-10 2.7.4 Installing a DIMM 2-10 2.7.5 Removing a DIMM 2-13...
... 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the cover 2-3 2.4 Removing the front panel cover 2-4 2.5 Removing the storage drive assembly 2-4 2.6 Installing a CPU 2-5 2.6.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ... 2-5 2.6.2 CPU installation 2-6 2.6.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2-8 2.7 Installing memory modules 2-9 2.7.1 Overview 2-9 2.7.2 Memory configurations 2-9 2.7.3 Qualified Vendor List 2-10 2.7.4 Installing a DIMM 2-10 2.7.5 Removing a DIMM 2-13...
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...11 5.3.4 HDD SMART Monitoring 5-12 5.3.5 Installed Memory 5-12 5.3.6 Usable Memory 5-12 5.4 Advanced Menu 5-13 5.4.1 CPU configuration 5-13 5.4.2 Chipset configuration 5-14 5.4.3 PCIPnP 5-15 5.4.4 Onboard device configuration 5-16 5.4.5 USB configuration 5-18 ...5-27 5.7 Exit menu 5-29 v Table of contents Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-2 5.1.2 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ..... 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS Update 5-5 5.2 BIOS Setup program 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar 5-8 5.2.2 Legend bar 5-8 5.3 Main Menu 5-10 5.3.1 System...
...11 5.3.4 HDD SMART Monitoring 5-12 5.3.5 Installed Memory 5-12 5.3.6 Usable Memory 5-12 5.4 Advanced Menu 5-13 5.4.1 CPU configuration 5-13 5.4.2 Chipset configuration 5-14 5.4.3 PCIPnP 5-15 5.4.4 Onboard device configuration 5-16 5.4.5 USB configuration 5-18 ...5-27 5.7 Exit menu 5-29 v Table of contents Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-2 5.1.2 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ..... 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS Update 5-5 5.2 BIOS Setup program 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar 5-8 5.2.2 Legend bar 5-8 5.3 Main Menu 5-10 5.3.1 System...
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... Guide If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your book size barebone system package for the following items. 1. ASUS book size 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...
... Guide If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your book size barebone system package for the following items. 1. ASUS book size 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...
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... stable surface. 275mm 91mm 357mm 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction Proceed to Chapter 2 for your desktop. Power supply unit 5. Foot stand 1.6 System dimension The ASUS booksize barebone system is the internal view of the system when you remove the cover. Storage drive assembly 2. DIMM sockets 6. 1.5 Internal components The illustration below...place the system vertically on installing other system components. 4 1 2 3 6 5 7 1. You may use the foot stand to fit and complement your reference. ASUS motherboard 4. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 7. PCI riser 3.
... stable surface. 275mm 91mm 357mm 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction Proceed to Chapter 2 for your desktop. Power supply unit 5. Foot stand 1.6 System dimension The ASUS booksize barebone system is the internal view of the system when you remove the cover. Storage drive assembly 2. DIMM sockets 6. 1.5 Internal components The illustration below...place the system vertically on installing other system components. 4 1 2 3 6 5 7 1. You may use the foot stand to fit and complement your reference. ASUS motherboard 4. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 7. PCI riser 3.
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... standby power LED. SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ® Onboard LED 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation The motherboard comes with the component. Central processing unit (CPU) 2. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that you have all the components that you uninstall any system component. Basic components...
... standby power LED. SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ® Onboard LED 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation The motherboard comes with the component. Central processing unit (CPU) 2. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that you have all the components that you uninstall any system component. Basic components...
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... sure to hold or support it aside. 2.5 Removing the storage drive assembly Removing the storage drive assembly provides you more space when installing the CPU and the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Carefully remove the front cover, then set it firmly. Locate and remove three storage drive assembly screws. Slightly lift the...
... sure to hold or support it aside. 2.5 Removing the storage drive assembly Removing the storage drive assembly provides you more space when installing the CPU and the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Carefully remove the front cover, then set it firmly. Locate and remove three storage drive assembly screws. Slightly lift the...
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... retaining clips of the DIMM sockets. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-5 2.6 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for details on the motherboard. 2. To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Loosen the CPU fan and heatsink assembly screws. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on how to the next...
... retaining clips of the DIMM sockets. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-5 2.6 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for details on the motherboard. 2. To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Loosen the CPU fan and heatsink assembly screws. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on how to the next...
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To prevent damage to the left . 2. 2.6.2 CPU installation To install the CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Locate the 775-pin CPU socket on the motherboard. ® CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your thumb (A) and move it is released from the retention tab.
To prevent damage to the left . 2. 2.6.2 CPU installation To install the CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Locate the 775-pin CPU socket on the motherboard. ® CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your thumb (A) and move it is released from the retention tab.
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...bottom-left corner of the arrow to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 135º angle. 4. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-7 Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then... A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. B The CPU fits in the direction of the socket. B A Load plate 5. Gold ...
...bottom-left corner of the arrow to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 135º angle. 4. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-7 Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then... A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. B The CPU fits in the direction of the socket. B A Load plate 5. Gold ...
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... screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to completely secure the heatsink. 3. 2.6.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on the motherboard. ® Fan power connector CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation When...
... screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to completely secure the heatsink. 3. 2.6.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on the motherboard. ® Fan power connector CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation When...
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Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. • Reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 2.7.4 Installing a DIMM • Make sure to unplug the power supply before ... clips of the DIMM sockets. DDR II DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip Locked retaining clip A DDR II DIMM is properly seated. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-11 Refer to reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ...
Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. • Reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 2.7.4 Installing a DIMM • Make sure to unplug the power supply before ... clips of the DIMM sockets. DDR II DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip Locked retaining clip A DDR II DIMM is properly seated. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-11 Refer to reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ...
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Remove the DIMM from the socket. Remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before removing the memory module(s). 2.7.5 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Incorrect removal sequence may damage the DIMM socket retaining clips. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2.
Remove the DIMM from the socket. Remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before removing the memory module(s). 2.7.5 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Incorrect removal sequence may damage the DIMM socket retaining clips. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2.
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... LAN Driver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 3-5 Realtek LAN Driver Click this item to install the USB 2.0 Driver. 3.4.3 Utilities The Utilities tab displays ...the applications and softwares that allows you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe This utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU...
... LAN Driver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 3-5 Realtek LAN Driver Click this item to install the USB 2.0 Driver. 3.4.3 Utilities The Utilities tab displays ...the applications and softwares that allows you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe This utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU...
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... the fan connectors! 4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 8. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD) These connectors allow you to the ground pin. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connectors support the proprietary CPU fan. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to receive stereo audio input from sound sources...
... the fan connectors! 4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 8. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD) These connectors allow you to the ground pin. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connectors support the proprietary CPU fan. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to receive stereo audio input from sound sources...
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... settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to change the settings for WinXP ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-13 5.4 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to 3, Should Be...
... settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to change the settings for WinXP ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-13 5.4 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to 3, Should Be...
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...CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] M/B Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and display the power supply and CPU temperatures in rotations per minute (RPM). 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup CPU... FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the CPU fan ...Hardware Monitor Q-Fan Controller Vcore Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage CPU Temperature M/B Temperature CPU FAN Speed [Enabled] [1.23V] 3.26V 5.02V 12.28V 54oC 38oC...
...CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] M/B Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and display the power supply and CPU temperatures in rotations per minute (RPM). 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup CPU... FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the CPU fan ...Hardware Monitor Q-Fan Controller Vcore Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage CPU Temperature M/B Temperature CPU FAN Speed [Enabled] [1.23V] 3.26V 5.02V 12.28V 54oC 38oC...