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... with other models. • Remove the memory modules first before installing a CPU. 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. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-5 Loosen the CPU fan and heatsink assembly screws. 3. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly...
... with other models. • Remove the memory modules first before installing a CPU. 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. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-5 Loosen the CPU fan and heatsink assembly screws. 3. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly...
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... 2.7.1 Overview The system motherboard has two DDR II DIMM sockets that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the illustration below for a list of the DIMM sockets. ® DIMMA1 DIMMB1 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets For optimum compatibility, we recommend that support up to the DIMM sockets. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-9
... 2.7.1 Overview The system motherboard has two DDR II DIMM sockets that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the illustration below for a list of the DIMM sockets. ® DIMMA1 DIMMB1 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets For optimum compatibility, we recommend that support up to the DIMM sockets. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-9
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...avoid damaging the retaining clips of the DIMM sockets. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-11 DDR II DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip Locked retaining clip A DDR II DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. • Reinstall the CPU ...fan and heatsink assembly before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Refer to the previous section for details on the socket such that it fits in the motherboard. 2.
...avoid damaging the retaining clips of the DIMM sockets. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-11 DDR II DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip Locked retaining clip A DDR II DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. • Reinstall the CPU ...fan and heatsink assembly before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Refer to the previous section for details on the socket such that it fits in the motherboard. 2.
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The system motherboard has one PCI slot with a preinstalled PCI riser assembly that comply with PCI specifications. PCI riser assembly ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-13 The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.8.2 PCI card installation To install a PCI card: 1. Failure to...the PCI riser assembly until it disengages from the chassis. 2.8 Installing PCI cards In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.8.1 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that supports...
The system motherboard has one PCI slot with a preinstalled PCI riser assembly that comply with PCI specifications. PCI riser assembly ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-13 The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.8.2 PCI card installation To install a PCI card: 1. Failure to...the PCI riser assembly until it disengages from the chassis. 2.8 Installing PCI cards In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.8.1 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that supports...
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... if any. shared -- shared -- -- -- Onboard SATA2 -- -- -- -- -- Assign an IRQ to the tables below. 3. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E PCI slot 1 used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 ...-- usedd When using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-15 Onboard USB 2.0 controller -- -- -- shared -- -- -- shared -- Onboard VGA -- shared -- -- -- Refer to the card. used --...
... if any. shared -- shared -- -- -- Onboard SATA2 -- -- -- -- -- Assign an IRQ to the tables below. 3. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E PCI slot 1 used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 ...-- usedd When using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-15 Onboard USB 2.0 controller -- -- -- shared -- -- -- shared -- Onboard VGA -- shared -- -- -- Refer to the card. used --...
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... cable. Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug to the connector at the back of the drive. 15-pin 4-pin (male) Serial ATA power cable ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-17 See page 4-7 for the location of the previous section. 2. Connect a 4-pin plug (female) from the power supply unit (PSU) to the 4-pin (male... SATA power cable. For Serial ATA HDDs with a 4-pin power connector: Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the PSU to the SATA connector on the motherboard. Follow steps 1-3 of the Serial ATA connector. 3. To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1.
... cable. Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug to the connector at the back of the drive. 15-pin 4-pin (male) Serial ATA power cable ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-17 See page 4-7 for the location of the previous section. 2. Connect a 4-pin plug (female) from the power supply unit (PSU) to the 4-pin (male... SATA power cable. For Serial ATA HDDs with a 4-pin power connector: Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the PSU to the SATA connector on the motherboard. Follow steps 1-3 of the Serial ATA connector. 3. To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1.
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... 2.0 Driver Click this item to install the Realtek Audio Driver. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. 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 Pundit P1-PH1 system 3-5
... 2.0 Driver Click this item to install the Realtek Audio Driver. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. 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 Pundit P1-PH1 system 3-5
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Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Motherboard info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 3-7 3.4.5 Other information The icons on the top right side of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Motherboard info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 3-7 3.4.5 Other information The icons on the top right side of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
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... supports the rear panel serial port. ® Serial COM1 connector COM1 ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 4-7 The lower pin count of the Serial ATA cable eliminates the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables of the Parallel ATA interface. • This motherboard does not support hot plug function for a Serial ATA hard disk drive...
... supports the rear panel serial port. ® Serial COM1 connector COM1 ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 4-7 The lower pin count of the Serial ATA cable eliminates the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables of the Parallel ATA interface. • This motherboard does not support hot plug function for a Serial ATA hard disk drive...
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...the correct BIOS file is not found in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. • Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard that contains the motherboard BIOS (P5R8L.BIN) before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 ...file "P5R8L.BIN". error message appears if there is connected to prevent system boot failure! • A "USB floppy not found !" ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-3 Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for USB floppy... Rebooting. • Do not shut ...
...the correct BIOS file is not found in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. • Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard that contains the motherboard BIOS (P5R8L.BIN) before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 ...file "P5R8L.BIN". error message appears if there is connected to prevent system boot failure! • A "USB floppy not found !" ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-3 Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for USB floppy... Rebooting. • Do not shut ...
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... click Next. Select your system. 5.1.3 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-5 Launch the utility from the...
... click Next. Select your system. 5.1.3 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-5 Launch the utility from the...
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... Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may want to make it as possible. Do this program. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-7 When you start up the computer, the system provides you with its test routines. Even if you are not prompted to use...and make changes to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using this utility. 5.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Firmware Hub (FWH) that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
... Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may want to make it as possible. Do this program. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-7 When you start up the computer, the system provides you with its test routines. Even if you are not prompted to use...and make changes to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using this utility. 5.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Firmware Hub (FWH) that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...