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    Pundit P3-PH4 PC (Desktop B ar ebone)[...]

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    ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 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 2.10 Replacing the covers .......................................................... 2-20 2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly ...................... 2-20 2.10.2 Replacing the system cover ................................. 2-21 2.11 Installing the foot stands ................................................... [...]

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    v v v v v Table of contents 5.2.8 Scroll bar ................................................................ 5-8 5.2.9 General help ............................................................ 5-8 5.3 Main menu ............................................................................ 5-9 5.3.1 System Time .......................................[...]

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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 Pundit P3-PH4 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized How this gu[...]

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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 P3-PH4 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description Item description Item description Item description Item description 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 barebone system with ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 barebone syste[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 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 P3-PH4! The ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 is an all-in-one barebone system with powerful and flexible features. The system comes in a [...]

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    1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Optical drive eject button. Optical drive eject button. Optical drive eject button. Optical drive eject button. Optical drive eject button. Press this nutton to eject the optical drive tray. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Memory Stick M[...]

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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. Cover screw. Cover screw. Cover screw. Cover screw. Cover screw. S ecures the system cover. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. PS/2 mouse port PS/2 mouse port PS/2 mouse port PS/2 [...]

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    1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 14. 14. 14. 14. 14. Serial port Serial port Serial port Serial port Serial port . Connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that conforms with serial specification. 15. 15. 15. 15. 15. VGA port VGA port VGA port VGA port VGA port . . .[...]

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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 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the chassis support bracket. The installed components are l[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 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 you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic comp[...]

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    2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 3. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the cover hooks disengages from the chassis holes. 2. Remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 2.3 Removing the covers 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Removing the sys[...]

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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 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly Removing the f[...]

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    2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 1. Locate the CPU socket. 2. Unlock the load lever. Load lever Load lever Load lever Load lever Load lever Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab B B B B B A A A A A 3. Lift the load lever. 4. Lift the lo[...]

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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 5. Carefully push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove. 6. Install the CPU, noting the position of the gold triangle as shown. A A A A A 8. Push the load lever until it[...]

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    2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Installing the CPU fan an[...]

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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 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a[...]

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    2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List DDR2 Qualified Vendors List DDR2 Qualified Vendors List DDR2 Qualified Vendors List DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following tables list the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with t[...]

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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 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs[...]

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    2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 Expansion card installation Expansion card installation Expansion card installation Expansion card installation Expansion card installation Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing[...]

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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 3. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use. 5. If you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket; otherwise, install[...]

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    2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function S[...]

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    2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.7 Installing an optical drive The system comes with a 5.25-inch drive bay for an optical drive. 2. Drive a screw on the top right screw hole on both sides of the drive. The [...]

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    2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 7. Carefully push the optical drive all the way into the bay until the optical drive lock clicks. 8. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. Uninstalling the optical d[...]

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    2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.8 Removing the card reader In the future, you may have to remove or replace the 6-in-1 card reader. To uninstall the card reader: 1. Remove the front panel assembly followin[...]

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    2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 2.9 Installing hard disk drives (HDDs) The system comes with two 3.5-inch drive bays (labeled 1 and 2) for installation of two Serial ATA hard disk drives or one IDE HDD (if you have installed an optical drive). 2.9.1 2.9.1 2.9.1 [...]

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    2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 3. Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard. See page[...]

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    2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 2.9.3 2.9.3 2.9.3 2.9.3 2.9.3 IDE hard disk drive installation IDE hard disk drive installation IDE hard disk drive installation IDE hard disk drive installation IDE hard disk drive installation Set the IDE HDD as master device be[...]

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    2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.10 Replacing the covers After you install all the necessary components on the system, replace the covers following the instructions in this section: 2.10.1 2.10.1 2.10.1 2.1[...]

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    2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 3. Slide the cover toward the front panel until it is in place. 4. Replace the cover screws. 2.10.2 2.10.2 2.10.2 2.10.2 2.10.2 Replacing the system cover Replacing the system cover Replacing the system cover Replacing the system [...]

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    2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.11 Installing the foot stands You need to install the foot stands to place the system vertically on your desktop. To install the foot stands: 1. Lay the system on its side o[...]

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    2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 2.12 Selecting the voltage The system’s power supply unit has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supp[...]

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    2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 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 P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 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 P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual The Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. The screen display and uti[...]

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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 3.2.6 3.2.6 3.2.6 3.2.6 3.2.6 Other information Other information Other information Other information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information[...]

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    3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support form Technical support form Technical support form Technical support form Technical supp[...]

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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 Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 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 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD Super I/O Intel FWH 4Mb A TX12V A[...]

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    4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 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 “1.3 Rear panel?[...]

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    4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These[...]

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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. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-[...]

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    4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4-pin ATX12V) 4-[...]

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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. IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 a a a a a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2 [orange]) port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2 [orange]) port connector (10-1 pin IE[...]

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    4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 • System power LED (Green 2-pin PWRLED) System power LED (Green 2-pin PWRLED) System power LED (Green 2-pin PWRLED) System power LED (Green 2-pin PWRLED) System power LED (Green 2-pin PWRLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system po[...]

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    4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 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 Recovering the BIOS Recovering the BIOS Recovering the BIOS Recovering the BIOS Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the suppor[...]

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    5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. DO NOT shut dow[...]

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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 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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    5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 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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    5-6 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 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 whe[...]

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    5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Main Main Main Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced Advanced Advanced [...]

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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 5.2.4 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 shows t[...]

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    5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the 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:xx] System Time [xx:xx:x[...]

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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 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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    5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto[...]

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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 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting SATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In thi[...]

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    5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 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. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI[...]

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    5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 The following items appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock gener[...]

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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 The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration [...]

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    5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 USB Function [8 USB Ports] USB Function [8 USB Ports] USB Function [8 USB Ports] USB Function [8 USB Ports] USB Function [8 USB Ports] Disables the USB host controllers or specifies the number of enabled USB ports. 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 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Co[...]

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    5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control.[...]

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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 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is en[...]

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    5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express] Allows selectio[...]

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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 LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LAN option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard PCIE GbE LAN item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabl[...]

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    5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 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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    5-24 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 PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. C[...]

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    5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration a[...]

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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 By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter al[...]

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    5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays t[...]

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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 5.6.2 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 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabl[...]

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    5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configu[...]

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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 To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>[...]

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    5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 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 default Not Instal[...]

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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 Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to [...]

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    5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 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 this option or if[...]

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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[...]

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    ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 CPU features Appendix The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the system supports.[...]

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    A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can downloa[...]

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    A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Men[...]

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    A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Server an[...]