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...PRODUCT vii If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the documentation that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, ...extremes. Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. • If the power supply is incorrectly replaced. Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by ...
...PRODUCT vii If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the documentation that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, ...extremes. Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. • If the power supply is incorrectly replaced. Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by ...
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... any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your Pundit P3 - Installation manual ASUS Pundit P3 - Item description 1. PE5 system package for horizontal placement • 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. Cables • AC...
... any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your Pundit P3 - Installation manual ASUS Pundit P3 - Item description 1. PE5 system package for horizontal placement • 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. Cables • AC...
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.... 4. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. This connector is 100-127V, set this switch to 115V. 1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 12 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 10 11 12 14 16 17 18 13 15 1. ... 3. This green 6-pin connector is 200-240V, set this switch to the voltage supply in a 115 environment will seriously damage the system! 1- Chapter 1: System introduction LAN (RJ-45) port. Power connector. This port allows Gigabit connection to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in ...
.... 4. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. This connector is 100-127V, set this switch to 115V. 1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 12 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 10 11 12 14 16 17 18 13 15 1. ... 3. This green 6-pin connector is 200-240V, set this switch to the voltage supply in a 115 environment will seriously damage the system! 1- Chapter 1: System introduction LAN (RJ-45) port. Power connector. This port allows Gigabit connection to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in ...
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.... 11. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Power supply unit fan vent. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue 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- This port connects a VGA monitor. 14. Refer...
.... 11. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Power supply unit fan vent. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue 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- This port connects a VGA monitor. 14. Refer...
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...instructions on installing additional system components. 11 10 12 8 7 9 1 3 2 6 5 4 1. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay 2. Power supply unit 7. DIMM sockets 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Hard disk drive lock 6. Metal bracket lock 10. Optical drive lock 4. Chassis support bracket 8. ...Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Front panel cover 3. LGA775 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 11. ASUS motherboard 9. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. Hard disk drive...
...instructions on installing additional system components. 11 10 12 8 7 9 1 3 2 6 5 4 1. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay 2. Power supply unit 7. DIMM sockets 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Hard disk drive lock 6. Metal bracket lock 10. Optical drive lock 4. Chassis support bracket 8. ...Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Front panel cover 3. LGA775 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 11. ASUS motherboard 9. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. Hard disk drive...
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... components into the system. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before installing any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the... ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with an onboard standby power LED. R Onboard LED 2- SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic components to indicate that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging...
... components into the system. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before installing any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the... ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with an onboard standby power LED. R Onboard LED 2- SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic components to indicate that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging...
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...get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert ...DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 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. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back...
...get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2- Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert ...DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 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. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back...
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2.7 Installing an optical drive Refer to the instructions in this section if you wish to install an optical drive: 1. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. 3. Follow these steps to install a new optical drive. Push the drive all the way into the bay until the drive lock clicks. 4. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-13 Drive a screw on the top right screw hole on both sides of the drive. Connect the IDE and audio cable at the back of the drive. 2.
2.7 Installing an optical drive Refer to the instructions in this section if you wish to install an optical drive: 1. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. 3. Follow these steps to install a new optical drive. Push the drive all the way into the bay until the drive lock clicks. 4. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 2-13 Drive a screw on the top right screw hole on both sides of the drive. Connect the IDE and audio cable at the back of the drive. 2.
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... on the tray. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 HDD screw lock 2-17 The HDD screw lock clicks to indicate that the HDD screws are aligned with the screw rails, push the drive carefully until it is properly in place. Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back... bay. See page 4-7 for the location of the drive. 5. 3. When the HDD screws align with the screw holes and rails. 6. Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to a SATA connector on the motherboard.
... on the tray. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 HDD screw lock 2-17 The HDD screw lock clicks to indicate that the HDD screws are aligned with the screw rails, push the drive carefully until it is properly in place. Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back... bay. See page 4-7 for the location of the drive. 5. 3. When the HDD screws align with the screw holes and rails. 6. Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to a SATA connector on the motherboard.
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... section. 2. Follow steps 5 to 6 of the previous section to complete installation. 2.9.4 Uninstalling a hard disk drive In the future, you may have to the power connector at the back of the drive. Match the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 3. Press the HDD screw lock... (A), then push the drive out from the bay (B) until the drive screws are released from the power supply unit to upgrade or replace a defective hard disk drive. Slightly lift the HDD, then remove all plugs at the back of the drive. 4. Connect...
... section. 2. Follow steps 5 to 6 of the previous section to complete installation. 2.9.4 Uninstalling a hard disk drive In the future, you may have to the power connector at the back of the drive. Match the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 3. Press the HDD screw lock... (A), then push the drive out from the bay (B) until the drive screws are released from the power supply unit to upgrade or replace a defective hard disk drive. Slightly lift the HDD, then remove all plugs at the back of the drive. 4. Connect...
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... 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 otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port...; Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that can connect to additional...
... 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 otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port...; Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that can connect to additional...
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Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R Keyboard Power Setting ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 4- 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer when you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R Keyboard Power Setting ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 4- 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer when you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
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... Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts • Do not forget to receive stereo audio input from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 4- The plugs from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. R Internal Audio Connectors Right Audio Channel... unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the ...
... Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts • Do not forget to receive stereo audio input from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 4- The plugs from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. R Internal Audio Connectors Right Audio Channel... unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the ...