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Pundit P3-PH4

PC (Desktop Barebone)

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Page 1: ...Pundit P3 PH4 PC Desktop Barebone ...

Page 2: ...TIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FRO...

Page 3: ... Before you proceed 2 2 2 3 Removing the covers 2 3 2 3 1 Removing the system cover 2 3 2 3 2 Removing the front panel assembly 2 4 2 4 Installing a CPU 2 5 2 4 1 CPU installation 2 5 2 4 2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2 7 2 5 Installing a DIMM 2 8 2 5 1 Memory configurations 2 8 2 5 2 Installing a DIMM 2 10 2 5 3 Removing a DIMM 2 10 2 6 Installing an expansion card 2 11 2 6 1 Exp...

Page 4: ...SUS contact information 3 6 3 2 6 Other information 3 6 Chapter 4 Motherboard info Chapter 4 Motherboard info Chapter 4 Motherboard info Chapter 4 Motherboard info 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 setup Chapter 5 BIOS setup Chapter 5 BIOS setup Chapter 5 BIOS setup ...

Page 5: ...ion 5 21 5 4 6 PCI PnP 5 23 5 5 Power menu 5 24 5 5 1 Suspend Mode 5 24 5 5 2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 5 24 5 5 3 ACPI 2 0 Support 5 24 5 5 4 ACPI APIC Support 5 25 5 5 5 APM Configuration 5 25 5 5 6 Hardware Monitor 5 26 5 6 Boot menu 5 27 5 6 1 Boot Device Priority 5 28 5 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 5 28 5 6 3 Security 5 29 5 7 Exit menu 5 32 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix CPU...

Page 6: ...ry to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian ...

Page 7: ...ay from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Lithium Ion Battery Warning Lithium Ion Battery Warning Lithium Ion Battery Warning Lithium Ion Batt...

Page 8: ...tion Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter provides step by step instructions on how to install components in the system 3 3 3 3 3 Chapter 3 Getting started Chapter 3 Getting started Chapter 3 Getting started Chapter 3 Getting started Chapter 3 Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD 4 4 4 4 4...

Page 9: ...completing a task Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 1 1 1 1 ASUS Websites ASUS Websites ASUS Websites ASUS Websites ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated informat...

Page 10: ...ard 275 W PFC power supply unit 6 in 1 storage card reader 2 2 2 2 2 Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories CPU fan and heatsink assembly Foot stand and screw 1 pair for vertical placement Rubber stand x 4 for horizontal placement Hard disk drive screw x 8 Optical drive screw x 2 Rubber washer x 8 3 3 3 3 3 Cables Cables Cables Cables Cables AC power cable Serial ATA signal ca...

Page 11: ...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 ...

Page 12: ... system s ergonomic design allows vertical or horizontal placement so you can maximize your desktop space With these and many more the Pundit P3 PH4definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia needs 1 2 Front panel The front panel includes the front panel cover system and audio control buttons and LEDs P r e s s P r e s s P r e s s P r e s s P r e s s h e r e h...

Page 13: ...n 1 card reader and front panel I O ports Press the indicated area to open the front panel cover Refer to the illustration in the previous page 9 9 9 9 9 SmartMedia SmartMedia SmartMedia SmartMedia SmartMedia card slot card slot card slot card slot card slot This slot is for a SmartMedia storage card 10 10 10 10 10 Card reader LED Card reader LED Card reader LED Card reader LED Card reader LED Thi...

Page 14: ...light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue This port connects a tape player or other audio sources 9 9 9 9 9 Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 6 8 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 Metal bra...

Page 15: ...port connects a microphone In 4 6 channel mode the function of this port becomes Surround Speaker The functions of the Line Out Line In and Microphone ports change when you select the 6 8 channel configuration Refer to the table below for audio ports function variation 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots You can insert expansion board...

Page 16: ...labeled for your reference Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components 1 5 25 inch empty optical drive bay 2 Front panel cover 3 Optical drive lock 4 Hard disk drive bays 5 Hard disk drive lock 6 Power supply unit 7 PCI Express x1 slot 8 PCI slots 9 PCI Express x16 slot 10 ASUS motherboard 11 Metal bracket lock 12 LGA775 socket 13 DIMM sockets 10 10 10 10 10 1 ...

Page 17: ...undit 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 ...

Page 18: ...ceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system The system motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode and not powered OFF Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component Use a gr...

Page 19: ... 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 Removing the system cover Removing the system cover Removing the system cover Removing the system cover Removing the system cover To remove the cover and metal chassis support 1 On the rear panel locate the two thumb screws that secure the cover to the chassis 4 Lift the system cover then set aside 5 Lift the expansion card lock to a 90º 100º angle 6 Lift the chassis...

Page 20: ...he front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly 1 Place the system vertically 2 Locate the front panel assembly hooks 3 Pull the hooks outward to release the front panel assembly 4 Swing the left edge of the front panel assembly outward 5 Unhook the hinge like tabs from the holes on the right side of the chassis to detach Do not use too much force when ...

Page 21: ...installation CPU installation CPU installation Your boxed Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation follow the latter Check your motherboard to make sure that the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if you see a...

Page 22: ...ow 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 snaps into the retention tab 7 Close the load plate The motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST and Hyper Threading Technology Refer to the Appendix for more information o...

Page 23: ... assembly The system package includes a pre installed proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models To install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU 2 Drive four screws into the fan holes to secure the fan to ...

Page 24: ... c k e t s S o c k e t s Channel A Channel A Channel A Channel A Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B Channel B Channel B Channel B Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Installing DDR DIMMS other than the recommended configurations may cause me...

Page 25: ...Kingston HY5PS56821F C4 ELPIDA SS E5108AB 5C E 512MB Hynix HYMP564U648 C4 N A SS HY5PS12821F C4 512MB Hynix HY5PS1282AFP C3 N A SS HYMP564U64AP8 C3 1024MB Hynix HYMP512U648 C4 N A DS HY5PS12821FP C4 512MB ELPIDA EBE51UD8ABFA 5C ELPIDA DS E5108AB 5C E 1024MB ELPIDA EBE11UD8ABFA 5C E ELPIDA DS E5108AB 5C E Side s SS Side s SS Side s SS Side s SS Side s SS Single Sided D S D S D S D S D S Double Side...

Page 26: ...d the DIMM is properly seated 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM The DD...

Page 27: ...ansion slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The follow...

Page 28: ...he slot that you intend to use 5 If you have already installed a hard disk drive replace the chassis support bracket otherwise install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 6 Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to the chassis 2 Remove the chassis support ...

Page 29: ... IDE Channel These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices IRQ assignments for the system motherboard IRQ assignments for the system motherboard IRQ assignments for the system motherboard IRQ assignments for the system motherboard IRQ assignments for the system motherboard A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E F F F F F G G G G G H H H H H PCI slot 1 used PCI slot 2 used PCI ...

Page 30: ...lug and plug and plug Audio cable Audio cable Audio cable Audio cable Audio cable and plug and plug and plug and plug and plug 5 Connect the IDE cable to the IDE interface at the back of the drive Match the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface 6 Connect the optical drive audio cable to the 4 pin connector at the back of the optical drive To install an optical drive 1 Remove the ...

Page 31: ...ling the optical drive Uninstalling the optical drive In the future you may have to upgrade or replace a defective optical drive To uninstall the optical drive 1 Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in section 2 3 2 Removing the front panel assembly 2 Locate the optical drive screw lock 4 Disconnect the IDE audio and power cables and plugs from the back of the drive 5 Pull ou...

Page 32: ...rd reader To uninstall the card reader 1 Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in 2 3 2 Removing the front panel assembly 2 Locate the lock on both sides of the card reader assembly 3 Press the card reader lock inwards A then slightly pull the card reader assembly outward B until the USB cable and plug is exposed 4 Disconnect the USB cable and plug from the card reader assembl...

Page 33: ...nd secure the drive in the place 2 9 2 2 9 2 2 9 2 2 9 2 2 9 2 SATA hard disk drive installation SATA hard disk drive installation SATA hard disk drive installation SATA hard disk drive installation SATA hard disk drive installation To install a SATA hard disk drive When installing one one one one one hard disk drive install it on the upper HDD bay 1 Insert the rubber washers to the HDD screws Ref...

Page 34: ...rd See page 4 5 for the location of the SATA connectors 4 Connect the 15 pin SATA power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive 5 Place the HDD on the tray Make sure that the HDD screws are aligned with the screw holes and rails 6 When the HDD screws align with the screw rails push the drive carefully until it is completely flushed on the bay The HDD screw l...

Page 35: ...the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface 3 Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive 4 Follow steps 5 to 6 of the previous section to complete installation 2 9 4 2 9 4 2 9 4 2 9 4 2 9 4 Uninstalling a hard disk drive Uninstalling a hard disk drive Uninstalling a hard disk drive Uninstalling a hard disk drive Uninstalling a h...

Page 36: ...placing the front panel assembly Replacing the front panel assembly Replacing the front panel assembly Replacing the front panel assembly Replacing the front panel assembly To replace the front panel assembly 1 Hook the hinge like tabs to the holes on the right side of the chassis 2 Swing the left edge of the front panel inward then attach the front panel assembly hooks to the chassis until they s...

Page 37: ...10 2 2 10 2 Replacing the system cover Replacing the system cover Replacing the system cover Replacing the system cover Replacing the system cover To replace the metal chassis support 2 Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on the side of the chassis All eight hooks four hooks on both sides of the cover must properly fit the designated holes 1 Reinstall the metal chassis s...

Page 38: ...ll the foot stands 1 Lay the system on its side on a flat stable and elevated surface then locate two screw holes on the left side of the system 2 Extend the left side of the system at least 3 cm from the edge of the surface to facilitate installation 3 Align the foot stand and chassis screw holes 4 Drive in a screw to secure the footstand to the chassis 5 Follow the same procedures when installin...

Page 39: ...V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area If the voltage supply in your area is 100 127 V set the switch to 115 V If the voltage supply in your area is 200 240 V set the switch to 230 V Setting the switch to 115 V in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system ...

Page 40: ...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 ...

Page 41: ...dit 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 ...

Page 42: ...l system features 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures prese...

Page 43: ...am Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel Chipset INF Update Program This driver enables Plug n Play INF support for the Intel chipset components on the motherboard When installed to the target system this driver provides the method for configuring the chipset components You can install this utility using three different modes interactive silent or una...

Page 44: ...ors the fan speed CPU temperature and system voltages and alerts you of any detected problems This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Intern...

Page 45: ...der Software USB 2 0 Card Reader Software USB 2 0 Card Reader Software USB 2 0 Card Reader Software USB 2 0 Card Reader Software Installs the USB 2 0 card reader software Microsoft DirectX 9 0c Microsoft DirectX 9 0c Microsoft DirectX 9 0c Microsoft DirectX 9 0c Microsoft DirectX 9 0c Installs the Microsoft DirectX 9 0c driver The Microsoft DirectX 9 0c is a multimedia technology that enhances com...

Page 46: ...board and the contents of the support CD Click an icon to display the specified information Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information ASUS contact information ASUS contact information ASUS contact information Click the Con...

Page 47: ...owse 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 support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support ...

Page 48: ...arted 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 ...

Page 49: ... 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 ...

Page 50: ... Cell CMOS Power CD Super I O Intel FWH 4Mb ATX12V AAFP DDR DIMM_A1 64 bit 240 pin module SB_PWR F_PANEL CHASSIS USB78 USB56 CLRTC PCI1 Intel GMCH 945G Intel ICH7 DDR DIMM_A2 64 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_B1 64 bit 240 pin module DDR DIMM_B2 64 bit 240 pin module CPU_FAN PRI_IDE EATXPWR PCI2 SPDIF_OUT Intel 82573L PS 2KBMS T Mouse B Keyboard PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 COM1 PARALLEL PORT VGA PLED SATA1 SATA...

Page 51: ...me and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the onboard battery 3 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then mov...

Page 52: ...tor 40 1 pin PRI_IDE This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100 66 signal cable The Ultra DMA 100 66 signal cable has three connectors a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100 66 IDE slave device optical drive hard disk drive and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100 66 IDE master device hard disk drive If you install an optical drive and...

Page 53: ...e fan connector on the motherboard making sure that the cable s black wire matches the ground pin of the connector Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA You must install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives When using the co...

Page 54: ... These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed 5 5 5 5 5 Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD This connector is for the 4 pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back ...

Page 55: ...n the plugs firmly to the connectors until they fit Important notes on the motherboard power requirements Important notes on the motherboard power requirements Important notes on the motherboard power requirements Important notes on the motherboard power requirements Important notes on the motherboard power requirements Do not forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12 V power plug otherwise the system wi...

Page 56: ...herboard IEEE 1394 connector IE1394_2 1 GND 12V TPB2 GND TPA2 12V TPB2 GND TPA2 We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s High Definition Audio capability 7 7 7 7 7 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP1 Front panel audio connector...

Page 57: ...PWRSW ATX power button soft off button Black 2 pin PWRSW ATX power button soft off button Black 2 pin PWRSW ATX power button soft off button Black 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ...

Page 58: ...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 ...

Page 59: ...3 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 ...

Page 60: ...utput System BIOS setup 1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 2 ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities Sa...

Page 61: ...ick ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update See page 3 4 for the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities screen menu 3 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system 5 1 2 5 1 2 5 1 2 5 1 2 5 1 2 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update t...

Page 62: ...the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window ...

Page 63: ...te ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a file file file file file option from the drop down menu then click Next Next Next Next Next 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next Next Next Next Nex...

Page 64: ... Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is design...

Page 65: ...neer CD ROM ATA Third IDE Master Not Detected Fourth IDE Master Not Detected IDE Configuration System Information Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to configure the System time 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys General he...

Page 66: ...op up window 5 2 7 5 2 7 5 2 7 5 2 7 5 2 7 Pop up window Pop up window Pop up window Pop up window Pop up window Select a menu item then press Enter to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item 5 2 8 5 2 8 5 2 8 5 2 8 5 2 8 Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit o...

Page 67: ...em time 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx System Date Day xx xx xxxx System Date Day xx xx xxxx System Date Day xx xx xxxx System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date System Time 11 51 19 System Date Tue 04 18 2006 Primary IDE Master ST320413A Primary IDE Slave Pioneer CD ROM ATA Third IDE Master Not Detected Fourth IDE Master Not Detected IDE Configuration ...

Page 68: ...Transfer Auto Block Multi sector Transfer Auto Block Multi sector Transfer Auto Block Multi sector Transfer Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Con...

Page 69: ...tion IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system Select an item then press Enter if you want to configure the item IDE Configuration Configure SATA As Standard IDE Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S ATA IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 Configure SATA A...

Page 70: ... mode P ATA Combined Mode Option Primary P ATA S ATA Allows you to select the IDE ports to use Configuration options Primary P ATA S ATA S ATA only P ATA only The S ATA and P ATA options are for advanced users only If you set to any of these options and encounter problems revert to the default setting Primary P ATA S ATA Configuration options S ATA only P ATA only Primary P ATA S ATA The Combined ...

Page 71: ... The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory AMIBIOS Version 0303 Build Date 03 31 06 Processor...

Page 72: ...Overclocking Auto Select the target CPU frequency and the relevant parameters will be auto adjusted Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable If the system becomes unstable AI Overclocking Auto AI Overclocking Auto AI Overclocking Auto AI Overclocking Auto AI Overclocking Auto Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal fre...

Page 73: ... PCI Express Frequency Auto Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency This item is set to Auto by default Configuration options Auto 90 91 150 PCI Clock Synchronization Mode To PCI Express PCI Clock Synchronization Mode To PCI Express PCI Clock Synchronization Mode To PCI Express PCI Clock Synchronization Mode To PCI Express PCI Clock Synchronization Mode To PCI Express Allows you to select the ...

Page 74: ...5V 1 5500V 1 5375V 1 5250V 1 5125V 1 5000V 1 4875V 1 4750V 1 4625V 1 4500V 1 4375V 1 4250V 1 4125V 1 4000V 1 3875V 1 3750V 1 3625V 1 3500V 1 3375V 1 3250V 1 3125V 1 3000V 1 2875V Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage Setting a high Vcore voltage may damage the CPU The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking ...

Page 75: ...abled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Allows you to disable the USB 2 0 controller or specify the number of ports to enable Configuration options Enabled Disabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode Hi...

Page 76: ...ide Bus frequency The default value of this item is auto detected by BIOS Use the or keys to adjust the values VID CMOS Setting 62 VID CMOS Setting 62 VID CMOS Setting 62 VID CMOS Setting 62 VID CMOS Setting 62 Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run The default value of this item is auto detected by BIOS Use the or keys to adjust the values Microcode Updation Enabl...

Page 77: ... Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper Threading Technology Refer to the Appendix for more information on the Hyper Threading Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel R SpeedStep Technology Automatic Intel R SpeedStep Technology Automatic Intel R SpeedStep Technology Automatic Intel R SpeedStep Techn...

Page 78: ...es available Configuration options 6 Clocks 5 Clocks 4 Clocks 3 Clocks DRAM RAS Precharge 4 Clocks Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM Configuration options 2 Clocks 6 Clocks DRAM RAS to CAS Delay 4 Clocks Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read write command Configuration options 2 Clocks 6 Clocks DRAM RAS Activate to Precharg...

Page 79: ...d Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Configure W83627EHG Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Enabled Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN Enabled LAN Option ROM Disabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Mode ECP ECP Mode DMA Channel DMA3 Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Enable or disable the High Definition...

Page 80: ...ess 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 3BC Parallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port Mode ECP Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode Configuration options Normal Bi directional EPP ECP ECP Mode DMA Channel DMA3 This i...

Page 81: ...Specified IRQ is reserved for use by Legacy ISA devices Plug and Play O S No Plug and Play O S No Plug and Play O S No Plug and Play O S No Plug and Play O S No When set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes P...

Page 82: ... 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 configuration options 5 5 1 5 5 1 5 5 1 5 5 1 5 5 1 Suspend Mode Auto Suspend Mode Auto Suspend Mode Auto Suspend Mode Auto Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and...

Page 83: ... Power Button Mode On Off Power Button Mode On Off Power Button Mode On Off Allows the system to go into On Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed Configuration options On Off Suspend Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off When set to Power Off ...

Page 84: ...U Q Fan Control Disabled VCORE Voltage 1 320V 3 3V Voltage 3 345V 5V Voltage 5 094V 12V Voltage 11 880V CPU Temperature xxxºC xxxºF CPU Temperature xxxºC xxxºF CPU Temperature xxxºC xxxºF CPU Temperature xxxºC xxxºF CPU Temperature xxxºC xxxºF MB Temperature xxxºC xxxºF MB Temperature xxxºC xxxºF MB Temperature xxxºC xxxºF MB Temperature xxxºC xxxºF MB Temperature xxxºC xxxºF The onboard hardware ...

Page 85: ...d Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation Configuration options Disabled Enabled VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Vo...

Page 86: ...d to boot the system When set to Disabled BIOS performs all the POST items Configuration options Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo ...

Page 87: ... Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled When set to Enabled the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled When set to Enabled...

Page 88: ...alled User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Full Access Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Setup 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 User Access Level Full Access User Access Level Full Access User Access Level Full Access...

Page 89: ...r 2 On the password box that appears type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully To change the user password follow the same steps as in setting a user password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear...

Page 90: ...t the Setup program without saving your changes the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting Press Enter to save the changes while exiting Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are s...

Page 91: ...p 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 you press F5 a confirmation window appears Select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s to load default values Select Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non v...

Page 92: ...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 ...

Page 93: ...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 ...

Page 94: ...ndows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition 3 Install the 64 bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD 4 Install the 64 bit drivers for expansion cards or add on devices if any Refer to the expansion card or add on device s documentation or visit the related website to verify if the card device supports a 64 bit system A 2 Enhanced Intel Sp...

Page 95: ...roperties from the pop up menu 6 When the Display Properties Display Properties Display Properties Display Properties Display Properties window appears click the Screen Saver Screen Saver Screen Saver Screen Saver Screen Saver tab 7 Click the Power Power Power Power Power button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Power Options Power Options Power Options Power Options Propertie...

Page 96: ... before installing a supported operating system For more information on Hyper Threading Technology visit www intel com info hyperthreading Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology To use the Hyper Threading Technology 1 Install an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that ...

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