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...PE5. viii PE5 barebone system. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. 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.... 2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P3 - About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system.
...PE5. viii PE5 barebone system. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. 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.... 2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P3 - About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system.
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ASUS Pundit P3 - Support CD and Recover Pro CD 5. Installation manual PE5 system package for horizontal placement • Hard disk drive screw (x 8) • Optical drive screw (x 2) • Rubber washer (x 8) 3. Accessories ... If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your Pundit P3 - System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Cables • AC power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x 2) • IDE cable (x 2) 4. PE5 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 275 W PFC power supply unit • 6-...
ASUS Pundit P3 - Support CD and Recover Pro CD 5. Installation manual PE5 system package for horizontal placement • Hard disk drive screw (x 8) • Optical drive screw (x 2) • Rubber washer (x 8) 3. Accessories ... If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your Pundit P3 - System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Cables • AC power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x 2) • IDE cable (x 2) 4. PE5 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 275 W PFC power supply unit • 6-...
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System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Pundit P3-PE5. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5
System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Pundit P3-PE5. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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. 5. CompactFlashTM Card slot. 12. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 1- Card reader LED. 11.
... 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. 5. CompactFlashTM Card slot. 12. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 1- Card reader LED. 11.
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... Lime 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-
... Lime 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-
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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 Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
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Lift the chassis support bracket, then remove. Pull the hooks outward to a 90º-100º angle. 6. Lift the cover, then set aside. 5. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- Locate two cover screws. 2. Locate the front panel assembly hooks. 2. Remove the cover screws. 3. Pull the cover. 4. 2.3 Removing the cover and front panel assembly To remove the cover: 1. Lift the expansion card lock to remove. To remove the front panel assembly: 1.
Lift the chassis support bracket, then remove. Pull the hooks outward to a 90º-100º angle. 6. Lift the cover, then set aside. 5. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- Locate two cover screws. 2. Locate the front panel assembly hooks. 2. Remove the cover screws. 3. Pull the cover. 4. 2.3 Removing the cover and front panel assembly To remove the cover: 1. Lift the expansion card lock to remove. To remove the front panel assembly: 1.
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... that 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- Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark 6. Lift the load lever...
... that 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- Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark 6. Lift the load lever...
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ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to 2 GB system memory using 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. The following figure illustrates the...
ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to 2 GB system memory using 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. The following figure illustrates the...
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... a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it...
... a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it...
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ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-11 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. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket; otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. 6. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to use. 4. Remove the chassis support bracket. 3. 2.
ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-11 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. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket; otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. 6. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to use. 4. Remove the chassis support bracket. 3. 2.
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Follow these steps to install a new optical drive. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. Push the drive all the way into the bay until the drive lock clicks. 4. Connect the IDE and audio cable at the back of the drive. 3. Drive a screw on the top right screw hole on both sides of the drive. 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-13 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. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. Push the drive all the way into the bay until the drive lock clicks. 4. Connect the IDE and audio cable at the back of the drive. 3. Drive a screw on the top right screw hole on both sides of the drive. 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-13 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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Locate the lock on both sides of the card reader assembly. 3. Disconnect the USB cable and plug from the card reader assembly, then set the card reader assembly aside. 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. 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. A B 4.
Locate the lock on both sides of the card reader assembly. 3. Disconnect the USB cable and plug from the card reader assembly, then set the card reader assembly aside. 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. 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. A B 4.
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... lock clicks to a SATA connector on the tray. Make sure that the drive is completely flushed on the bay. Place the HDD on the motherboard. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 HDD screw lock 2-17 Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect...
... lock clicks to a SATA connector on the tray. Make sure that the drive is completely flushed on the bay. Place the HDD on the motherboard. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 HDD screw lock 2-17 Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect...
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Do not use too much force when replacing the front panel assembly. Swing the left edge of the chassis. 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. 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. Hook the hinge-like tabs 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-19
Do not use too much force when replacing the front panel assembly. Swing the left edge of the chassis. 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. 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. Hook the hinge-like tabs 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-19
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.... 4. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable, and elevated surface, then locate two screw holes on your desktop.To install the foot stands: 1. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-21 Follow the same procedures when installing the second foot stand.
.... 4. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable, and elevated surface, then locate two screw holes on your desktop.To install the foot stands: 1. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-21 Follow the same procedures when installing the second foot stand.
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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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ASUS InstAll - ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 3- The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your optical drive. VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Installs the VIA 4 in your computer. ...
ASUS InstAll - ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 3- The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your optical drive. VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Installs the VIA 4 in your computer. ...
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You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 3- 3.3.3 Make Disk VIA RAID Driver Disk Creates the VIA RAID driver disk. 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.
You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 3- 3.3.3 Make Disk VIA RAID Driver Disk Creates the VIA RAID driver disk. 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.