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    Pundit P2-AE2 Bar ebone S ystem[...]

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    ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, includ[...]

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    iii iii iii iii iii Table of contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii S[...]

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    iv iv iv iv iv 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 ................................. [...]

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    v v v v v Table of contents 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 5-20 5.4.4 PCI PnP ................................................................. 5-21 5.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 5-23 5.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... [...]

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    vi vi vi vi vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ?[...]

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    vii vii vii vii vii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the d[...]

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    viii viii viii viii viii About this guide Audience Audience Audience Audience Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized How this guide is organiz[...]

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    ix ix ix ix ix Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Information to p[...]

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    x x x x x 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. 1. 1. 1. 1. ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 barebone system with ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 barebone system with ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 barebone system with ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 barebone system wit[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Chapter 1 System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.[...]

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    1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ! The Pundit P2-AE2 is a smart personal [...]

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    1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port . . . . . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage periphera[...]

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    1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Line In port Line In port Line In port Line In port Line In port . . . . . This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-ch[...]

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    1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 1.5 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing other system [...]

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    1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.[...]

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    2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic[...]

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    2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 2.3 Removing the top cover To remove the top cover: 1. On the rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover to the chassis. 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the top cover screws. Keep the screws for later [...]

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    2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2. Use the metal cover handle to slide the cover toward the rear panel until the side hooks disengage from the HDD metal tray and optical drive shield tabs. Lift the metal cover, t[...]

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    2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 7. Align the metal cover side hooks with the HDD metal tray and optical drive shield tabs (A), then slide the metal cover toward the front panel until it fits in place (B). 5. Place the drive on the tray. Insert the tray metal tacks in[...]

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    2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.5 Installing a CPU The system motherboard has a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the AMD Athlon ™ 64/ Athlon ?[...]

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    2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2  ˚ 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 CPU installation CPU installation CPU installation CPU installation CPU installation 1. Locate the 754-pin CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then [...]

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    2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 4. Place the CPU fan over the CPU heatsink, then fasten the CPU fan screws to the motherboard in a diagonal pattern starting from two opposite corners. Do not overtighten the CPU f[...]

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    2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2 GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DIMMs. To install a D[...]

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    2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.7 Replacing the top cover Replace the top cover after installing the components. To replace the top cover: 1. Position the front edge of the top cover at least two inches fr[...]

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    2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 2.8 Connecting the power cable The system package includes a universal AC power adapter (100V - 240V) with power cable and plug. The AC power adapter allows you to use your system in any location regardless of the voltage output. [...]

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    2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.9.2 2.9.2 2.9.2 2.9.2 2.9.2 To the rear panel To the rear panel To the rear panel To the rear panel To the rear panel 2.9 Connecting external devices 2.9.1 2.9.1 2.9.1 2.9.1[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Chapter 3 Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.[...]

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    3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun i s NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE[...]

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    3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the d[...]

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    3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports[...]

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    3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information ASUS contact information ASUS contact information ASUS contact information Click the Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact tab to display the ASUS contac[...]

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    3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started 3.3 Software information 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX ® ® ® ® ® 4 XL software 4 XL software 4 XL software 4 XL software 4 XL software The ADI AD[...]

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    3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Using the Audio Wizard Using the Audio Wizard Using the Audio Wizard Using the Audio Wizard Using the Audio Wizard The Audio Wizard helps you set up the speaker, microphone, and other aduio settings for optimal audio performance. To co[...]

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    3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started 7. Adjust the microphone volume, then click Test Test Test Test Test t o listen to your configuration. 8. Click Next Next Next Next Next when finished. 9. After adjusting the audio settings, clic[...]

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    3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 General The General General General General General tab allows you to select and adjust the playback and recording devices, and the SoundMAX application preferences. Listening Environment The Listening Environment Listening Environment[...]

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    3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started MIDI Music Synthesizer The MIDI Music Synthesizer MIDI Music Synthesizer MIDI Music Synthesizer MIDI Music Synthesizer MIDI Music Synthesizer tab allows you to set the MIDI and synthesizer s[...]

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    3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer ’ s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any probl[...]

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    3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red. Refer to the illustration below. When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red[...]

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    3-13 3-13 3-13 3-13 3-13 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature[...]

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    3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Monitoring sensor alert Monitoring sensor alert Monitoring sensor alert Monitoring sensor alert Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower[...]

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    3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 DMI browser DMI browser DMI browser DMI browser DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Informat[...]

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    3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Usage Usage Usage Usage Usage The Usage Usage Usage Usage Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser[...]

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    3-17 3-17 3-17 3-17 3-17 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Memory usage Memory usage Memory usage Memory usage Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory.[...]

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    3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started 3.3.3 3.3.3 3.3.3 3.3.3 3.3.3 Cool ‘ n ’ Quiet! ™ Technology Cool ‘ n ’ Quiet! ™ Technology Cool ‘ n ’ Quiet! ™ Technology Cool ‘ n ’ Quiet! ™ Technology Cool ‘ n ?[...]

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    3-19 3-19 3-19 3-19 3-19 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Launching the Cool ‘ n ’ Quiet! ™ application Launching the Cool ‘ n ’ Quiet! ™ application Launching the Cool ‘ n ’ Quiet! ™ application Launching the Cool ‘ n ’ Quiet! ™ application Launching the Cool ‘[...]

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    3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 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.[...]

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    4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout DDR DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) Socket 754 27.2cm (10.7in) 26.9c[...]

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    4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC[...]

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    4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.3 Connectors 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Refer to section “ 1.4 Rear panel[...]

  • Page 53

    4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (3-pi[...]

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    4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. IDE power connector (4-pin IDE_PWR) IDE power connector (4-pin IDE_PWR) IDE power connector (4-pin IDE_PWR) IDE power connector (4-pin IDE_PWR) IDE power connector (4-pin IDE_[...]

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    4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Rear panel audio connectors (10-1 pin AUD_CON) Rear panel audio connectors (10-1 pin AUD_CON) Rear panel audio connectors (10-1 pin AUD_CON) Rear panel audio connectors (10-1 pin AUD_CON) Rear panel audio connectors (10-[...]

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    4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA1) Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA1) Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA1) Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA1) Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA1) [...]

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    ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 BIOS setup Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.[...]

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    5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZFlash ASUS EZFlash ASUS EZFlash ASUS EZFlash ASUS EZFlash (Upda[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 4. Insert the CD that contains the BIOS file to the optical drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Do not shut down or reset the system [...]

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    5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup To recover the BIOS using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS Utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Place the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the motherboard suppo[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu a[...]

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    5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating th[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. La[...]

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    5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. ” Use the BIOS Setup program wh[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit System Time [11:51:19] System Date [Thu[...]

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    5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Main Main Main Main sh[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Main Main Main Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx[...]

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    5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These i[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the [...]

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    5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause t[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 HyperTransport (HT) Configuration HyperTransport (HT) Configuration HyperTransport (HT) Configuration HyperTransport (HT) Configuration HyperTransport (HT) Configuration HT Frequency [800 MHz] Allows you to select the frequency of[...]

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    5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Memory Configuration Memclock Mode [Auto] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] User Config Mode [Auto] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Burst Length [4 Beats] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] SoftWare Memory Hole [Disabled] Memory Co[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 SoftWare Memory Hole [Disabled] SoftWare Memory Hole [Disabled] SoftWare Memory Hole [Disabled] SoftWare Memory Hole [Disabled] SoftWare Memory Hole [Disabled] Allows you enable or disable the software memory hole. Configuration o[...]

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    5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup AGP Mode [AGP 8X] Allows you to set the speed of the onboard graphics controller. When set to [AGP 4X] mode, the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of 1.06GB/s. Configuration options: [AGP 8X] [AGP 4[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.0-7.4 USB Devices Enabled : None USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabl[...]

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    5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard AC ’ 97 Audio [Enabled] O[...]

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    5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP[...]

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    5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for u[...]

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    5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configurati[...]

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    5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Management/APM [Enabled] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Suspend Power Saving Type [C3] Restor[...]

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    5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Whe[...]

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    5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboa[...]

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    5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 CPU Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] CPU Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] CPU Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] CPU Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] CPU Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] MB Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] MB Temperature [...]

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    5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security[...]

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    5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F[...]

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    5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 Security Security Security Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configurati[...]

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    5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 If you forget your BIOS password, you clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “ 4.2 Jumpers ” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. The message “ Password Installed ” appears after you su[...]

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    5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the def[...]

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    5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select on[...]

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    5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select th[...]