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Table of contents 3.3 Software information 3-6 3.3.1 SoundMAX® 4 XL software 3-6 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II 3-11 3.3.3 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 4.2 Jumper 4-3 4.3 Connectors 4-4 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-4 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-4 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 5-4 5.1.3 ASUS Update utility 5-5 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-8 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-9 5.2.2 Menu...
Table of contents 3.3 Software information 3-6 3.3.1 SoundMAX® 4 XL software 3-6 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II 3-11 3.3.3 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 4.2 Jumper 4-3 4.3 Connectors 4-4 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-4 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-4 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 5-4 5.1.3 ASUS Update utility 5-5 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-8 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-9 5.2.2 Menu...
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... this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the barebone system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information This... chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS barebone system. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 2: Basic installation This...
... this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the barebone system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information This... chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS barebone system. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 2: Basic installation This...
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User guide 5. Support CD 4. Optional items • Slim optical disk drive (DVD-ROM/Combo/DVD-RW) x ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • IDE cable 2. Accessories • AC adapter and power plug • Screws • DC IN power cable and plug • SATA signal cable • SATA power cable 3. System package contents Check your Pundit P2-AE2 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. 1 .
User guide 5. Support CD 4. Optional items • Slim optical disk drive (DVD-ROM/Combo/DVD-RW) x ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • IDE cable 2. Accessories • AC adapter and power plug • Screws • DC IN power cable and plug • SATA signal cable • SATA power cable 3. System package contents Check your Pundit P2-AE2 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. 1 .
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... l d r i v e. A E 2! Providing the best connectivity for your computing needs. The emergency eject pinhole allows you for choosing the A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - P o w e r b u t t o n . The Pundit P2-AE2 is ON. 2 . This LED lights up to 2 GB system memory. STOP/EJECT button. E m e r g e n c y e j e c t p i n h o l e. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you to manually eject a disc when the STOP button does...ASUS motherboard, the barebone system delivers the cutting edge technology for external devices and peripherals are USB 2.0 ports, IEEE 1394 ports, and 6-channel audio ports. The Pundit P2-AE2...
... l d r i v e. A E 2! Providing the best connectivity for your computing needs. The emergency eject pinhole allows you for choosing the A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - P o w e r b u t t o n . The Pundit P2-AE2 is ON. 2 . This LED lights up to 2 GB system memory. STOP/EJECT button. E m e r g e n c y e j e c t p i n h o l e. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you to manually eject a disc when the STOP button does...ASUS motherboard, the barebone system delivers the cutting edge technology for external devices and peripherals are USB 2.0 ports, IEEE 1394 ports, and 6-channel audio ports. The Pundit P2-AE2...
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... Chapter 2: Basic installation Failure to do so may cause severe damage to install 1. Basic components to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that came with a standby power LED. Onboard LED The system motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any system component. DDR Dual Inline...
... Chapter 2: Basic installation Failure to do so may cause severe damage to install 1. Basic components to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that came with a standby power LED. Onboard LED The system motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any system component. DDR Dual Inline...
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... chassis fan and heatsink assembly aside. 6 4 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 1 3. Lift the CPU fan. 2 4. 2.5 Installing a CPU The system motherboard has a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. Move the chassis fan and heatsink assembly toward the direction of...
... chassis fan and heatsink assembly aside. 6 4 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. 1 3. Lift the CPU fan. 2 4. 2.5 Installing a CPU The system motherboard has a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. Move the chassis fan and heatsink assembly toward the direction of...
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... the motherboard. 2. When the CPU is in one correct orientation. Position the CPU above the socket such that it up to a 90° angle. 3. The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that its marked corner (gold mark) matches the base of the socket lever. 4. ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 2-7 Unlock...
... the motherboard. 2. When the CPU is in one correct orientation. Position the CPU above the socket such that it up to a 90° angle. 3. The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that its marked corner (gold mark) matches the base of the socket lever. 4. ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 2-7 Unlock...
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Place the CPU fan over the CPU heatsink, then fasten the CPU fan screws to the motherboard in a diagonal pattern starting from the rear panel. 2 3 3. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 5. Connect the chassis fan cable to the CPU fan connector. See Chapter 4 for the location of the chassis fan connector. 4. Connect the...
Place the CPU fan over the CPU heatsink, then fasten the CPU fan screws to the motherboard in a diagonal pattern starting from the rear panel. 2 3 3. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 5. Connect the chassis fan cable to the CPU fan connector. See Chapter 4 for the location of the chassis fan connector. 4. Connect the...
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...) sockets. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with 3 a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the socket. 3 A DDR DIMM is properly seated. 4 4 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 2-9
...) sockets. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with 3 a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the socket. 3 A DDR DIMM is properly seated. 4 4 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 2-9
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...support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the A S S E T U P . Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all system features. E X E to your system.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and...
...support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the A S S E T U P . Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all system features. E X E to your system.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and...
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...and other software that the motherboard supports. View the online help for details. See page 3-13. 3-4 Chapter 3: Getting started ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Anti-Virus Utility..., and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. See page 5-5 for detailed information...
...and other software that the motherboard supports. View the online help for details. See page 3-13. 3-4 Chapter 3: Getting started ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Anti-Virus Utility..., and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. See page 5-5 for detailed information...
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Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the specified information.
Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the specified information.
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...; driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology supports AMD Athlon™ XP and higher processors only. The system motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the operating system...
...; driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology supports AMD Athlon™ XP and higher processors only. The system motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the operating system...
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Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ application The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software application that enables you to ...Select P r o g r a m s > A S U S > C o o l & Q u i e t > C o o l & Q u i e t . Make sure to section "3.2.3 Utilities menu", for details. Click the S t a r t button. 2. ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 3-19 Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. Click the S t a r t button. 2. Select A l l P r o g r a m s > A S U S > C o o l & Q u i e t > C o o l & Quiet. Windows® XP OS 1. The Cool 'n' ...
Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ application The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software application that enables you to ...Select P r o g r a m s > A S U S > C o o l & Q u i e t > C o o l & Q u i e t . Make sure to section "3.2.3 Utilities menu", for details. Click the S t a r t button. 2. ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 3-19 Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. Click the S t a r t button. 2. Select A l l P r o g r a m s > A S U S > C o o l & Q u i e t > C o o l & Quiet. Windows® XP OS 1. The Cool 'n' ...
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This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system.
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system.
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4.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout 27.2cm (10.7in) ADAPTER1 CPU_FAN1 DDR DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) Socket 754 PWRSW1 USB12 AUD_CON AD1888 FONT MIC FONT LOUT CD AUX IE1394_2 IE1394_1 VIA VT6307 VGA Super I/O LED_CON1 VIA K8M800 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB34 USB_56 BUZZER1 SB_PWR1 PS/2 T:Mouse B:Keyboard CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power IDE_PWR PRI_IDE VIA VT8237R PCI1 SATA1 CLRTC 4Mb BIOS 26.9cm (10.6in) 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard info
4.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout 27.2cm (10.7in) ADAPTER1 CPU_FAN1 DDR DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) Socket 754 PWRSW1 USB12 AUD_CON AD1888 FONT MIC FONT LOUT CD AUX IE1394_2 IE1394_1 VIA VT6307 VGA Super I/O LED_CON1 VIA K8M800 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB34 USB_56 BUZZER1 SB_PWR1 PS/2 T:Mouse B:Keyboard CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power IDE_PWR PRI_IDE VIA VT8237R PCI1 SATA1 CLRTC 4Mb BIOS 26.9cm (10.6in) 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard info
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... (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for a description of the rear panel I/O ports. 4.3.2 Internal connectors 1 . 4.3 Connectors 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors Refer to PIN 1. 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. The Ultra DMA 133/100...
... (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for a description of the rear panel I/O ports. 4.3.2 Internal connectors 1 . 4.3 Connectors 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors Refer to PIN 1. 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. The Ultra DMA 133/100...
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... to receive stereo audio input from audio sources such as an optical drive, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. Internal audio ...cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD (Black) AUX (White) Internal audio connectors ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 4-5
... to receive stereo audio input from audio sources such as an optical drive, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. Internal audio ...cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD (Black) AUX (White) Internal audio connectors ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 4-5
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Power switch connector (2-pin PWRSW) This connects to the hard disk drive and the slim optical drive. PWRSW Power switch connector 4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard info This connector supplies power to the the system power switch button on the system front panel. IDE power connector IDE_PWR +5V GND GND +12V 5 . 4 . IDE power connector (4-pin IDE_PWR) The IDE power connector is for the IDE power cable.
Power switch connector (2-pin PWRSW) This connects to the hard disk drive and the slim optical drive. PWRSW Power switch connector 4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard info This connector supplies power to the the system power switch button on the system front panel. IDE power connector IDE_PWR +5V GND GND +12V 5 . 4 . IDE power connector (4-pin IDE_PWR) The IDE power connector is for the IDE power cable.
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8 . Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA1) This connector is for the Serial ATA signal cables for a Serial ATA hard disk drive. SATA connector SATA1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using a Serial ATA hard disk drive. 4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard info
8 . Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA1) This connector is for the Serial ATA signal cables for a Serial ATA hard disk drive. SATA connector SATA1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using a Serial ATA hard disk drive. 4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard info