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...guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Pundit P3 - Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. About this guide is intended for... experienced users and integrators with the system. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. PE5. Chapter 2: Basic installation This...
...guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Pundit P3 - Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. About this guide is intended for... experienced users and integrators with the system. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. PE5. Chapter 2: Basic installation This...
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System package contents Check your retailer immediately. PE5 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 (x 2) • IDE cable (x 2) 4. Support CD and Recover Pro CD 5. PE5 system package for horizontal placement • ...(1 pair) for vertical placement • Rubber stand (x 4) for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your Pundit P3 - ASUS Pundit P3 - Item description 1.
System package contents Check your retailer immediately. PE5 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 (x 2) • IDE cable (x 2) 4. Support CD and Recover Pro CD 5. PE5 system package for horizontal placement • ...(1 pair) for vertical placement • Rubber stand (x 4) for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your Pundit P3 - ASUS Pundit P3 - Item description 1.
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ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 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-PE5.
ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 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-PE5.
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1.1 Welcome! The ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 is an all-in the 775-land package. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Celeron® processor in -one barebone system with a versatile home ...-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features the system takes you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P3-PE5!
1.1 Welcome! The ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 is an all-in the 775-land package. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Celeron® processor in -one barebone system with a versatile home ...-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features the system takes you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P3-PE5!
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... is read from or written to turn the system on. 4. Headphone port. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 8. 6- HDD LED. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 1- Microphone port. This LED lights up when data is for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 6.
... is read from or written to turn the system on. 4. Headphone port. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 8. 6- HDD LED. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 1- Microphone port. This LED lights up when data is for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 6.
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... Pink Headset 2-s p e a k e r Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 1- This port connects a VGA monitor. 14. Line Out port (lime). This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 12. VGA port. This port connects a microphone...
... Pink Headset 2-s p e a k e r Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 1- This port connects a VGA monitor. 14. Line Out port (lime). This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 12. VGA port. This port connects a microphone...
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Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5
Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5
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Locate two cover screws. 2. Lift the expansion card lock to remove. Lift the cover, then set aside. 5. Lift the chassis support bracket, then remove. Pull the cover. 4. Locate the front panel assembly hooks. 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- To remove the front panel assembly: 1. Pull the hooks outward to a 90º-100º angle. 6. 2.3 Removing the cover and front panel assembly To remove the cover: 1. Remove the cover screws. 3.
Locate two cover screws. 2. Lift the expansion card lock to remove. Lift the cover, then set aside. 5. Lift the chassis support bracket, then remove. Pull the cover. 4. Locate the front panel assembly hooks. 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- To remove the front panel assembly: 1. Pull the hooks outward to a 90º-100º angle. 6. 2.3 Removing the cover and front panel assembly To remove the cover: 1. Remove the cover screws. 3.
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... the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Alignment key A ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 B 2- 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. Lift the load plate with...
... the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Alignment key A ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 B 2- 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. Lift the load plate with...
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... 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- DIMM1 DIMM2 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: R 240...
... 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- DIMM1 DIMM2 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: R 240...
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... one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining...
... one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining...
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If you intend to the chassis. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-11 otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. 6. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket; Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to use. 4. 2. Remove the chassis support bracket. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5.
If you intend to the chassis. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-11 otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. 6. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket; Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to use. 4. 2. Remove the chassis support bracket. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5.
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Follow these steps to install a new optical drive. Drive a screw on the top right screw hole on both sides of the drive. 3. Connect the IDE and audio cable at the back of the drive. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-13 Push the drive all the way into the bay until the drive lock clicks. 4. 2.7 Installing an optical drive Refer to the instructions in this section if you wish to install an optical drive: 1.
Follow these steps to install a new optical drive. Drive a screw on the top right screw hole on both sides of the drive. 3. Connect the IDE and audio cable at the back of the drive. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-13 Push the drive all the way into the bay until the drive lock clicks. 4. 2.7 Installing an optical drive Refer to the instructions in this section if you wish to install an optical drive: 1.
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Press the card reader lock inwards(A), then slightly pull the card reader assembly outward (B) until the USB cable and plug is exposed. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in -1 card reader. Locate the lock on both sides of the card reader assembly. 3. 2.8 Removing the card reader In the future, you may have to remove or replace the 6-in "2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly". 2. A B 4. Disconnect the USB cable and plug from the card reader assembly, then set the card reader assembly aside. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-15 To uninstall the card reader: 1.
Press the card reader lock inwards(A), then slightly pull the card reader assembly outward (B) until the USB cable and plug is exposed. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in -1 card reader. Locate the lock on both sides of the card reader assembly. 3. 2.8 Removing the card reader In the future, you may have to remove or replace the 6-in "2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly". 2. A B 4. Disconnect the USB cable and plug from the card reader assembly, then set the card reader assembly aside. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-15 To uninstall the card reader: 1.
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... drive carefully until it is properly in place. The HDD screw lock clicks to the power connector at the back of the SATA connectors. 4. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 HDD screw lock 2-17 Make sure that the drive is completely flushed on the tray. When the HDD screws align with the screw holes and...
... drive carefully until it is properly in place. The HDD screw lock clicks to the power connector at the back of the SATA connectors. 4. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 HDD screw lock 2-17 Make sure that the drive is completely flushed on the tray. When the HDD screws align with the screw holes and...
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Swing the left edge of the chassis. Hook the hinge-like tabs 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-19 Hinge-like tabs to the chassis until they snap in this section: 2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly To replace the front panel assembly: 1. Do not use too much force when replacing the front panel assembly. 2.10 Replacing the covers After you install all the necessary components on the right side of the front panel inward, then attach the front panel assembly hooks to the holes on the system, replace the covers following the instructions in place.
Swing the left edge of the chassis. Hook the hinge-like tabs 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-19 Hinge-like tabs to the chassis until they snap in this section: 2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly To replace the front panel assembly: 1. Do not use too much force when replacing the front panel assembly. 2.10 Replacing the covers After you install all the necessary components on the right side of the front panel inward, then attach the front panel assembly hooks to the holes on the system, replace the covers following the instructions in place.
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ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-21 Extend the left side of the surface to the chassis. 5. Drive in a vertical desktop placement. The photo on the right shows the system in a ...
ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-21 Extend the left side of the surface to the chassis. 5. Drive in a vertical desktop placement. The photo on the right shows the system in a ...
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ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up
ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up
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...the VIA Rhine Family FAst Ethernet Adapter driver. Installation Wizard for Drivers Automatically installs all the necessary drivers for this motherboard. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 3- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install the SoundMAX AD1986A audio driver. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard ...information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive. ASUS InstAll - VIA/S3G UniChrome Family Display Driver Installs ...
...the VIA Rhine Family FAst Ethernet Adapter driver. Installation Wizard for Drivers Automatically installs all the necessary drivers for this motherboard. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 3- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install the SoundMAX AD1986A audio driver. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard ...information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive. ASUS InstAll - VIA/S3G UniChrome Family Display Driver Installs ...
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You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 3- Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID Driver Creates the JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID driver disk. 3.3.4 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. 3.3.3 Make Disk VIA RAID Driver Disk Creates the VIA RAID driver disk.
You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 3- Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID Driver Creates the JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID driver disk. 3.3.4 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. 3.3.3 Make Disk VIA RAID Driver Disk Creates the VIA RAID driver disk.