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...1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 barebone system. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components... This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system.
...1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 barebone system. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components... This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system.
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Cables • AC power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x2) • IDE cable (x1) 4. System package contents Check your ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 barebone system package for horizontal placement • Hard disk drive screw (x8) • Optical drive screw (x2) • Rubber washer (x8)... (x4) for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description 1. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 275 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2.
Cables • AC power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x2) • IDE cable (x1) 4. System package contents Check your ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 barebone system package for horizontal placement • Hard disk drive screw (x8) • Optical drive screw (x2) • Rubber washer (x8)... (x4) for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description 1. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 275 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2.
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System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 Barebone System. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 Barebone System. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
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... 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 is an all-in a 940-pin AM2 socket. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the... ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD Athlon™ FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor in -one barebone system ...
... 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 is an all-in a 940-pin AM2 socket. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the... ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD Athlon™ FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor in -one barebone system ...
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... LED lights up when data is for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 6. Power LED. 4. Power button. Microphone port. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 1- Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot. Memory Stick/Pro™ card slot. CompactFlash® card slot. SmartMedia® card slot. This bay is read from or...
... LED lights up when data is for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 6. Power LED. 4. Power button. Microphone port. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 1- Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot. Memory Stick/Pro™ card slot. CompactFlash® card slot. SmartMedia® card slot. This bay is read from or...
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... the center/ subwoofer speakers. Expansion slot metal brackets. USB 2.0 ports. This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 1- Remove these brackets when installing expansion cards. 15. 12. Line In port (light blue). These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the...
... the center/ subwoofer speakers. Expansion slot metal brackets. USB 2.0 ports. This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 1- Remove these brackets when installing expansion cards. 15. 12. Line In port (light blue). These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the...
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Chassis support bracket 8. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Hard disk drive bays 5. Hard disk drive lock 6. DIMM sockets ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 1- Optical drive lock 4. ASUS motherboard 9. AM2 socket 11. Power supply unit 7. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 10 11 8 9 7 1 3 2 6 5 4 1. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay 2. Metal bracket lock 10. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. Front panel cover 3.
Chassis support bracket 8. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Hard disk drive bays 5. Hard disk drive lock 6. DIMM sockets ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 1- Optical drive lock 4. ASUS motherboard 9. AM2 socket 11. Power supply unit 7. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 10 11 8 9 7 1 3 2 6 5 4 1. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay 2. Metal bracket lock 10. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. Front panel cover 3.
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Pull the cover. 3. bracket, then remove. 2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly Removing the cover 1. Removing the front panel assembly 1. Locate the front panel assembly hooks. 2. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2- Lift the cover, then set aside. 4. Lift the chassis support a 90º-100º angle. Pull the hooks outward to 5. Lift the expansion card lock to remove. Remove the cover screws. 2.
Pull the cover. 3. bracket, then remove. 2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly Removing the cover 1. Removing the front panel assembly 1. Locate the front panel assembly hooks. 2. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2- Lift the cover, then set aside. 4. Lift the chassis support a 90º-100º angle. Pull the hooks outward to 5. Lift the expansion card lock to remove. Remove the cover screws. 2.
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Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2- Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is locked.
Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2- Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is locked.
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Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2- 2. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base.
Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2- 2. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base.
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...-53EB2 MT 16HTF12864AY-53EA1 VS512MB533D2 HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 AA KLBC28F-A8KB4 KLBB68F-36EP4 KLCC28F-A8EB5 M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52 M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-
...-53EB2 MT 16HTF12864AY-53EA1 VS512MB533D2 HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 AA KLBC28F-A8KB4 KLBB68F-36EP4 KLCC28F-A8EB5 M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52 M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-
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.... Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with PCI specifications. Failure to do so may need to a 90º-100º angle. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-11
.... Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with PCI specifications. Failure to do so may need to a 90º-100º angle. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-11
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IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-13 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable ...
IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-13 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable ...
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... the optical drive: 1. Disconnect the IDE, audio, and power cables and plugs from the bay, then replace it following the instructions in the previous section. B A ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-15 Locate the optical drive screw lock. 3.
... the optical drive: 1. Disconnect the IDE, audio, and power cables and plugs from the bay, then replace it following the instructions in the previous section. B A ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-15 Locate the optical drive screw lock. 3.
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Refer to the HDD screws. Rubber washer 2 2 ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-17 HDD screw lock Screw rails 21 Screw rails When installing one IDE HDD (if you have installed an optical drive). 2.9.1 Hard disk drive bays ...
Refer to the HDD screws. Rubber washer 2 2 ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-17 HDD screw lock Screw rails 21 Screw rails When installing one IDE HDD (if you have installed an optical drive). 2.9.1 Hard disk drive bays ...
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... unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. Connect the IDE cable (gray connector) to upgrade or replace a defective hard disk drive. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-19 Follow steps 1 to the HDD documentation for details. Match the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 3. Slightly lift the...
... unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. Connect the IDE cable (gray connector) to upgrade or replace a defective hard disk drive. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-19 Follow steps 1 to the HDD documentation for details. Match the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 3. Slightly lift the...
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Reinstall the metal chassis support and the expansion card lock. 2. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on both sides) of the chassis. All eight hooks (four hooks on the side of the cover must properly fit the designated holes. 3. Replace the cover screws. Slide the cover toward the front panel until it is in place. 4. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-21 2.10.2 Replacing the system cover To replace the metal chassis support: 1.
Reinstall the metal chassis support and the expansion card lock. 2. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on both sides) of the chassis. All eight hooks (four hooks on the side of the cover must properly fit the designated holes. 3. Replace the cover screws. Slide the cover toward the front panel until it is in place. 4. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-21 2.10.2 Replacing the system cover To replace the metal chassis support: 1.
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... menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. 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. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The...
... menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. 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. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The...
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...; Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 3- 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sounds. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos...
...; Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 3- 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sounds. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos...
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3.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 3- You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
3.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 3- You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.