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... 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make Disk 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Falsh 5-6 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flsh Utility 5-7 5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 5-9 5.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-10 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11...
... 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make Disk 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Falsh 5-6 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flsh Utility 5-7 5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 5-9 5.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-10 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11...
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...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 ...PE5. PE5 barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P3...
...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 ...PE5. PE5 barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P3...
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...8226; Hard disk drive screw (x 8) • Optical drive screw (x 2) • Rubber washer (x 8) 3. PE5 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 275 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. ASUS Pundit P3 - Installation manual Cables • AC power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x 2) • IDE ... 4) for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your Pundit P3 - System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Support CD and Recover Pro CD 5. Item description 1.
...8226; Hard disk drive screw (x 8) • Optical drive screw (x 2) • Rubber washer (x 8) 3. PE5 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 275 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2. ASUS Pundit P3 - Installation manual Cables • AC power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x 2) • IDE ... 4) for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your Pundit P3 - System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Support CD and Recover Pro CD 5. Item description 1.
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... 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! The system supports up to 2 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive... bays, power button, and several I/O ports are located at the front panel. 4 31 2 5 7 6 11 12 8 10 9 13 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard...
... 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! The system supports up to 2 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive... bays, power button, and several I/O ports are located at the front panel. 4 31 2 5 7 6 11 12 8 10 9 13 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard...
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... assembly 12. Power supply unit 7. Optical drive lock 4. Front panel cover 3. Metal bracket lock 10. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Hard disk drive bays 5. ASUS motherboard 9. LGA775 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 11.
... assembly 12. Power supply unit 7. Optical drive lock 4. Front panel cover 3. Metal bracket lock 10. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Hard disk drive bays 5. ASUS motherboard 9. LGA775 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 11.
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Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component. This LED lights up to install in the system. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Unplug the power cable from the ...
Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component. This LED lights up to install in the system. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Unplug the power cable from the ...
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...missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your motherboard to the left . 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.4.2 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1. Before installing the CPU...LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in this section do not...
...missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your motherboard to the left . 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.4.2 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1. Before installing the CPU...LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in this section do not...
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...heatsink assembly to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Refer to the figure below for the location of the installed CPU. 2. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ...R Fan Connectors Do not forget to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the motherboard. 3. Drive four screws into the fan holes to secure the fan to plug this connector. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation DO NOT replace the proprietary...
...heatsink assembly to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Refer to the figure below for the location of the installed CPU. 2. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ...R Fan Connectors Do not forget to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the motherboard. 3. Drive four screws into the fan holes to secure the fan to plug this connector. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation DO NOT replace the proprietary...
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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-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may install ... 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. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 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-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may install ... 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. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-
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.... Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on...
.... Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on...
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... expansion cards on a flat and stable surface. 2. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a graphics... 2.6.2 Expansion card installation Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. 2.6.1 Expansion slots PCI ...
... expansion cards on a flat and stable surface. 2. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a graphics... 2.6.2 Expansion card installation Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. 2.6.1 Expansion slots PCI ...
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...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCI Express x 16 slot shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Onboard HD audio shared - - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between...
...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCI Express x 16 slot shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Onboard HD audio shared - - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - Onboard USB controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between...
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... HDD screws align with the screw holes and rails. 6. Place the HDD on the bay. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 HDD screw lock 2-17 Connect one end of the drive, then connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for the location of the drive. 5. The HDD screw lock clicks to...
... HDD screws align with the screw holes and rails. 6. Place the HDD on the bay. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 HDD screw lock 2-17 Connect one end of the drive, then connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for the location of the drive. 5. The HDD screw lock clicks to...
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... same for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. 3.2 Powering up Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for general...
... same for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. 3.2 Powering up Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for general...
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... Ethernet Adapter driver. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. SoundMAX AD1986A Audio Driver Allows you to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 3- ASUS InstAll - JMocron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMocron JMB36X...
... Ethernet Adapter driver. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. SoundMAX AD1986A Audio Driver Allows you to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 3- ASUS InstAll - JMocron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMocron JMB36X...
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...detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and ...print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). See page 5-8 for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard Utilities. 3.3.2 Utilities menu The ...
...detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and ...print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). See page 5-8 for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard Utilities. 3.3.2 Utilities menu The ...
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This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5
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This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR 21.8cm (8.6in) LGA775 Super I/O CPU_FAN DDR2 DIMM1 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (128 bit,240-pin ... PCI1 ADI1986A SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 VIA 8237A USBPW56 USBPW78 USB56 USB78 4Mb BIOS SATA2 SATA1 CLRTC CHASSIS SB_PWR BUZZER F_PANEL FLOPPY 24.5cm (9.6in) 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction The Pundit P3-PE5 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard.
This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR 21.8cm (8.6in) LGA775 Super I/O CPU_FAN DDR2 DIMM1 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (128 bit,240-pin ... PCI1 ADI1986A SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 VIA 8237A USBPW56 USBPW78 USB56 USB78 4Mb BIOS SATA2 SATA1 CLRTC CHASSIS SB_PWR BUZZER F_PANEL FLOPPY 24.5cm (9.6in) 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction The Pundit P3-PE5 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard.
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... device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on...
... device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on...
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... signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Serial ATA connector A (7-pin SATA_A [RED]) R SATA_A Connector SATA_A GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info
... signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Serial ATA connector A (7-pin SATA_A [RED]) R SATA_A Connector SATA_A GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info