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...Chapter 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. viii About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. How 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. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3.
...Chapter 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. viii About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. How 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. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3.
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...stand (x4) for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 275 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. Support CD and Recover... • 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 ...
...stand (x4) for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 275 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. Support CD and Recover... • 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 ...
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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. System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 Barebone System.
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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 system 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 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature.
... 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 system 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 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature.
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...-plug. 8. 6-in-1 storage card reader. CompactFlash® card slot. HDD LED. Power LED. 4. This bay is read from or written to turn the system on. 5. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 1- Memory Stick/Pro™ card slot. SmartMedia® card slot. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 7.
...-plug. 8. 6-in-1 storage card reader. CompactFlash® card slot. HDD LED. Power LED. 4. This bay is read from or written to turn the system on. 5. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 1- Memory Stick/Pro™ card slot. SmartMedia® card slot. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 7.
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... fan vent. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out port (black). ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 1- Microphone port (pink). Line In port (light blue). This vent is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. This port connects a microphone. Line Out port (lime...
... fan vent. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out port (black). ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 1- Microphone port (pink). Line In port (light blue). This vent is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. This port connects a microphone. Line Out port (lime...
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Power supply unit 7. Optical drive lock 4. Chassis support bracket 8. DIMM sockets ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 1- Hard disk drive lock 6. AM2 socket 11. ASUS motherboard 9. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Metal bracket lock 10. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. 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. Hard disk drive bays 5. Front panel cover 3.
Power supply unit 7. Optical drive lock 4. Chassis support bracket 8. DIMM sockets ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 1- Hard disk drive lock 6. AM2 socket 11. ASUS motherboard 9. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Metal bracket lock 10. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. 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. Hard disk drive bays 5. Front panel cover 3.
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Remove the cover screws. 2. Pull the cover. 3. Lift the chassis support a 90º-100º angle. Locate the front panel assembly hooks. 2. Lift the expansion card lock to remove. Removing the front panel assembly 1. Lift the cover, then set aside. 4. bracket, then remove. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2- Pull the hooks outward to 5. 2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly Removing the cover 1.
Remove the cover screws. 2. Pull the cover. 3. Lift the chassis support a 90º-100º angle. Locate the front panel assembly hooks. 2. Lift the expansion card lock to remove. Removing the front panel assembly 1. Lift the cover, then set aside. 4. bracket, then remove. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2- Pull the hooks outward to 5. 2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly Removing the cover 1.
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Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. 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. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2- When the CPU is locked.
Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. 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. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2- When the CPU is locked.
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Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2- Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. 2.
Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2- Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. 2.
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Double-sided Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. Single-sided DS - Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Model Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Samsung ...-3S-A HYS64T64000HU-3S-A HYS64T128020HU-3S-A MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2 MT 16HTF12864AY-53EA1 VS512MB533D2 HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 AA KLBC28F-A8KB4 KLBB68F-36EP4 KLCC28F-A8EB5 M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52 M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52 Side(s): SS - ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-
Double-sided Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. Single-sided DS - Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Model Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Samsung ...-3S-A HYS64T64000HU-3S-A HYS64T128020HU-3S-A MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2 MT 16HTF12864AY-53EA1 VS512MB533D2 HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 AA KLBC28F-A8KB4 KLBB68F-36EP4 KLCC28F-A8EB5 M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52 M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52 Side(s): SS - ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-
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... Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that they support. Failure to do so may need to a 90º-100º angle. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-11 To install an expansion card: 1. PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications...
... Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that they support. Failure to do so may need to a 90º-100º angle. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-11 To install an expansion card: 1. PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications...
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... PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-13 used - - - - Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy...
... PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-13 used - - - - Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy...
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Locate the optical drive screw lock. 3. B A ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-15 Disconnect the IDE, audio, and power cables and plugs from the bay, then replace it following the instructions in the previous section. Remove the ...
Locate the optical drive screw lock. 3. B A ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-15 Disconnect the IDE, audio, and power cables and plugs from the bay, then replace it following the instructions in the previous section. Remove the ...
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... ATA hard disk drives or one hard disk drive, install it on the right. Rubber washer mat 1 2. Refer to the HDD screws. Rubber washer 2 2 ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-17 Each drive bay has a HDD screw lock and four screws rails (two on the chassis. Insert the rubber washers to the illustration on the...
... ATA hard disk drives or one hard disk drive, install it on the right. Rubber washer mat 1 2. Refer to the HDD screws. Rubber washer 2 2 ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-17 Each drive bay has a HDD screw lock and four screws rails (two on the chassis. Insert the rubber washers to the illustration on the...
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...) to 6 of the previous section. 2. Connect a power cable from the screw rails. B A 2. Follow steps 5 to the IDE interface at the back of the drive. 4. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-19 Match the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 3. Refer to the power connector at the back of the drive...
...) to 6 of the previous section. 2. Connect a power cable from the screw rails. B A 2. Follow steps 5 to the IDE interface at the back of the drive. 4. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-19 Match the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 3. Refer to the power connector at the back of the drive...
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All eight hooks (four hooks on the side of the cover must properly fit the designated holes. 3. Replace the cover screws. Reinstall the metal chassis support and the expansion card lock. 2. Slide the cover toward the front panel until it is in place. 4. 2.10.2 Replacing the system cover To replace the metal chassis support: 1. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on both sides) of the chassis. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-21
All eight hooks (four hooks on the side of the cover must properly fit the designated holes. 3. Replace the cover screws. Reinstall the metal chassis support and the expansion card lock. 2. Slide the cover toward the front panel until it is in place. 4. 2.10.2 Replacing the system cover To replace the metal chassis support: 1. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on both sides) of the chassis. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-21
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ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 3- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP...
ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 3- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP...
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...9.0c The Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c is for opening, viewing, and printing documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is a multimedia technology that ...features of your computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). If your computer. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 3- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your system is Microsoft...
...9.0c The Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c is for opening, viewing, and printing documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is a multimedia technology that ...features of your computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). If your computer. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 3- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your system is Microsoft...
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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. 3.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 3-