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... 3: Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-3 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities Disk 3-5 3.3.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.3.5 ASUS Contact information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-4 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program...
... 3: Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-3 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities Disk 3-5 3.3.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.3.5 ASUS Contact information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-4 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program...
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... used in a residential installation. WARNING! Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause...
... used in a residential installation. WARNING! Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause...
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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 P3-AE5 barebone system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This...
... this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 barebone system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This...
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... supports up to 2 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel 4 3 2 1 5 67 Memory Stick/Pro™ card slot CompactFlash® card slot Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot SmartMedia® card slot 8 Card reader LED 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Thank you ahead in the world of system memory using DDR2-667/533 DIMMs. VIA integrated graphics, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P3-AE5! The ASUS Pundit P3-AE5...
... supports up to 2 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel 4 3 2 1 5 67 Memory Stick/Pro™ card slot CompactFlash® card slot Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot SmartMedia® card slot 8 Card reader LED 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Thank you ahead in the world of system memory using DDR2-667/533 DIMMs. VIA integrated graphics, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P3-AE5! The ASUS Pundit P3-AE5...
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HDD LED. Press this button to the hard disk drive. 3. This LED lights up when data is for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 6. CompactFlash® card slot. SmartMedia® card slot. Microphone port. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot. 1. 5.25-inch drive bay cover. USB 2.0 ports. Headphone port. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for IDE optical drives. 2. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 7. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 8. 6-...
HDD LED. Press this button to the hard disk drive. 3. This LED lights up when data is for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 6. CompactFlash® card slot. SmartMedia® card slot. Microphone port. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot. 1. 5.25-inch drive bay cover. USB 2.0 ports. Headphone port. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for IDE optical drives. 2. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 7. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 8. 6-...
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... below for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 6. Chassis fan vent. Remove the metal bracket lock on the rear panel when installing expansion cards. 10. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. COM port. This connector is for the power cable and plug. 2. Metal bracket lock. PS/2 mouse port. Voltage selector. Refer to the voltage supply in your area. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other devices. 7. Supported by Realtek® Gigabit LAN controller, this switch. 3. Parallel port. This port is for...
... below for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 6. Chassis fan vent. Remove the metal bracket lock on the rear panel when installing expansion cards. 10. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. COM port. This connector is for the power cable and plug. 2. Metal bracket lock. PS/2 mouse port. Voltage selector. Refer to the voltage supply in your area. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other devices. 7. Supported by Realtek® Gigabit LAN controller, this switch. 3. Parallel port. This port is for...
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... Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit. This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Remove these brackets when installing expansion cards. 15. Line Out port (lime). This port connects the center/ subwoofer speakers. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 1- 12. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 14. This vent is for connecting USB 2.0 devices...
... Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit. This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Remove these brackets when installing expansion cards. 15. Line Out port (lime). This port connects the center/ subwoofer speakers. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 1- 12. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 14. This vent is for connecting USB 2.0 devices...
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... onboard standby power LED. Basic components to install 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Tool Central Processing Unit (CPU) DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Expansion card(s) Hard disk drive Optical drive Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before 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...
... onboard standby power LED. Basic components to install 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Tool Central Processing Unit (CPU) DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Expansion card(s) Hard disk drive Optical drive Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before 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...
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... 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 5. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List.. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard.
... 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 5. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List.. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard.
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Remove the chassis support bracket. 3. otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. 6. If you intend to the chassis. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to use. 4. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket;
Remove the chassis support bracket. 3. otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. 6. If you intend to the chassis. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to use. 4. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket;
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... locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 3- Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive. 3.3 Support CD information The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for updates. 3.3.1 Running the support...
... locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 3- Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive. 3.3 Support CD information The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for updates. 3.3.1 Running the support...
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... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. function. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 4- Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Reinstall the battery. 5. Except when clearing...
... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. function. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 4- Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Reinstall the battery. 5. Except when clearing...
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... to configure RAID 0, 1, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. • The RAID function of these connectors is set to 150 MB/s data transfer rates, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 4- If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration through the onboard VIA® VT8237R Plus controller. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1...
... to configure RAID 0, 1, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. • The RAID function of these connectors is set to 150 MB/s data transfer rates, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 4- If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration through the onboard VIA® VT8237R Plus controller. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1...
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... BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 3-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
... BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 3-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
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... power management settings. The LPC chip on your computer in the future. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "5.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download...
... power management settings. The LPC chip on your computer in the future. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "5.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download...
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... if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Setting to the system The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 5-13 Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...
... if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Setting to the system The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 5-13 Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...
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... of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). technology feature. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Port 64/60 Emulation.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Setting to Auto allows the system to Change Freq...
... of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). technology feature. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Port 64/60 Emulation.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Setting to Auto allows the system to Change Freq...
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...] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Bank Interleacving [Auto] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to [Enabled]. 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when the DRAM ECC item is set to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable ECC MEC Enable 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT DRAM BG Srub [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled...
...] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Bank Interleacving [Auto] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to [Enabled]. 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when the DRAM ECC item is set to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable ECC MEC Enable 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT DRAM BG Srub [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled...
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... P3-AE5 5-29 again to erase the RTC RAM. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. See section "4.3 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. To change the system security settings. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default...
... P3-AE5 5-29 again to erase the RTC RAM. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. See section "4.3 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. To change the system security settings. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default...
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... in setting a user password. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup After you set a password, this item to disabled password. The User Password item on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then...
... in setting a user password. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup After you set a password, this item to disabled password. The User Password item on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then...