Asus P3-PH4C User manual

Pundit P3-PH4C
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

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First Edition
January 2007

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Table of contents
Notices ................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ..............................................................................vii
About this guide.................................................................................viii
System package contents.................................................................... x
Chapter 1: System Introduction
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2
1.2 Front panel............................................................................ 1-2
1.3 Rear panel ............................................................................. 1-4
1.4 Internal components............................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Preparation ........................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-2
2.3 Removing the cover and front panel assembly..................... 2-3
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-4
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-4
2.4.2 Installing CPU .......................................................... 2-4
2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly......... 2-6
2.5 Installing a DIMM ................................................................... 2-7
2.5.1 Memory congurations ........................................... 2-7
2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM ........................................... 2-9
2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM .......................................... 2-9
2.6 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-10
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-10
2.6.2 Conguring an expansion card .............................. 2-10
2.6.3 PCI Express x 1 slot .............................................. 2-12
2.6.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-12
2.6.5 PCI Express x 16 slot ............................................ 2-12
2.7 Installing an optical drive .................................................... 2-13
2.8 Installing hard disk drivers (HDDs)...................................... 2-15
2.8.1 Hard disk drive bays.............................................. 2-15
2.8.2 SATA hard disk drive installation .......................... 2-15

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2.9 Replacing the covers........................................................... 2-17
2.9.1 Replacing the front panel assembly ...................... 2-17
2.9.2 Replacing the system cover.................................. 2-18
Chapter 3: Starting up
3.1 Installing an operating system.............................................. 3-2
3.2 Powering up .......................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2
3.3.1 Running the support CD.......................................... 3-3
3.3.2 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4
3.3.3 Manuals menu ......................................................... 3-5
3.3.4 ASUS contact information ...................................... 3-5
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Motherboard layout .............................................................. 4-2
4.3 Jumpers ................................................................................ 4-3
4.4 Connectors ........................................................................... 4-5
Chapter 5: BIOS Information
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 5-2
5.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .............................. 5-2
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Falsh 2...................................................... 5-3
5.1.3 AFUDOS BIOS Flash Utility....................................... 5-4
5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 5-6
5.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 5-8
5.2 BIOS setup program............................................................ 5-11
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 5-12
5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 5-12
5.2.3 Navigation keys..................................................... 5-12

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5.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 5-13
5.2.5 Sub-menu items.................................................... 5-13
5.2.6 Conguration elds ............................................... 5-13
5.2.7 Pop-up window...................................................... 5-13
5.2.8 General help .......................................................... 5-13
5.3 Main menu........................................................................... 5-14
5.3.1 System Time ........................................................ 5-14
5.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 5-14
5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 5-14
5.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 5-15
5.3.5 IDE Conguration .................................................. 5-16
5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-19
5.4.1 JumperFree Conguration..................................... 5-19
5.4.2 USB Conguration ................................................. 5-21
5.4.3 CPU Conguration ................................................. 5-22
5.4.4 Chipset.................................................................. 5-24
5.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration............................. 5-25
5.4.6 PCI PnP.................................................................. 5-27
5.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 5-28
5.5.1 Suspend Mode....................................................... 5-28
5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume................................. 5-28
5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 5-28
5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 5-28
5.5.5 APM Conguration ................................................ 5-29
5.5.6 Hardware Monitor.................................................. 5-31
5.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 5-32
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 5-32
5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ................................. 5-33
5.6.3 Security................................................................. 5-34
5.7 Tools menu ......................................................................... 5-36
5.8 Exit menu............................................................................ 5-38

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try 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
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to
the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

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Safety information
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 devices are unplugged before the signal cables
are connected.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the
documentation that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away 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
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der
Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller
empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach
Angaben des Herstellers.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about
the ASUS Pundit P3 - PH4C barebone system. This guide is intended for
experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal
computers.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: System introduction
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS
Pundit P3 - PH4C. The chapter lists the system features, including
introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
2. Chapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install
components in the system.
3. Chapter 3: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and
utilities from the support CD.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes
with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout,
jumper settings, and connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

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Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a
task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on
ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact
information.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.

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System package contents
Check your Pundit P3 - PH4C system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
Item description
1. ASUS Pundit P3 - PH4C barebone system with
• ASUS motherboard
• 275 W PFC power supply unit
• 6-in-1 storage card reader
2. 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. Cables
• AC power cable
• Serial ATA signal cable (x 2)
• IDE cable (x 1)
4. Support CD and Recover Pro CD
5. Installation manual

ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C
Chapter 1
System introduction
This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS
Pundit P3-PH4C. The chapter lists
the system features including
introduction on the front and rear
panel, and internal components.

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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C!
The ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile
home entertainment feature.
The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS
motherboard that supports the Intel®CoreTM 2 Extreme, Intel®CoreTM 2 Duo,
Intel®Pentium®D, Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel®Celeron®D processor in the
775-land package.
The system supports up to 4 GB of system memory using
DDR2-667/533/400 DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated
graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and
6-channel audio features the system takes you ahead in the world of power
computing.
1.2 Front panel
The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and several
I/O ports are located at the front panel.
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1. Optical drive eject button.
2. Memory Stick®/ProTM card slot.
3. Optical drive bay cover.
4. CompactFlash®card slot.
5. POWER LED.
6. HDD LED.
7. Power button.
8. Press to open the front panel cover.
9. Front panel cover.
10. SmartMedia®card slot
11. Card reader LED.
12. Secure DigitalTM /MultimediaCard slot.
13. Headphone port.
14. Microphone port.
15. IEEE 1394a port.
16. USB 2.0 ports.

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1.3 Rear panel
The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports
that allow convenient connection of devices.
1. Cover screw.
2. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
3. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other
devices.
4. Air vents.
5. IEEE 1394a port.
6. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub.
7. Metal bracket lock.
8. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input
voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage
supply in your area is 100-127V, set this switch to 115V. If the
voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set this switch to 230V.
9. Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug.
10. Cover screw.
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WARNING! Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V
in a 115 environment will seriously damage the system!

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11. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a
PS/2 keyboard.
12. VGA port. This port connects a VGA monitor.
13. USB 2.0 ports.
14. 6-channel audio ports.
15. PCI slot metal brackets. Remove these covers when installing
expansion cards.
16. Power fan vents. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation
inside the power supply unit.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio
ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel conguration
Light Blue Line In Surround Out Surround Out
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Center/Bass
Port Headset 4-speaker 6-speaker
2-speaker

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1.4 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 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
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ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C
Chapter 2
Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step
instructions on how to install
components in the system.

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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
1. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
3. Expansion card(s)
4. Hard disk drive
5. Optical drive
Tool
Phillips (cross) screw driver
The 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 grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
2.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into
the system.
P5L-VM 1394
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Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
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2.3 Removing the cover and front
panel assembly
3. Pull the cover.
1. Locate two cover
screws.
2. Remove the cover
screws.
4. Lift the cover, then set aside.
1. Locate the front
panel assembly
hooks.
2. Pull the hooks
outward to remove.
5. Lift the expansion card lock to
a 90º-100º angle.
6. Lift the chassis support
bracket, then remove.
To remove the cover:
To remove the front panel assembly:

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2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed
for the Intel®Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium®D/Pentium®4 and
Celeron® D processors.
2.4.2 Installing CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing
towards you and the load lever is on your left.
To prevent damage to the
socket pins, do not remove
the PnP cap unless you are
installing a CPU.
2. Press the load lever with your
thumb (A), then move it to the
left (B) until it is released from
the retention tab. A
B
Load lever
Retention tab
• Your boxed Intel®Core™2 Extreme/Intel®Core™2 Duo/Pentium®
D/Pentium®4 or Celeron®D LGA775 processor package should
come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink
assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU
documentation, follow the latter.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap
is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your
retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any
damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components.
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the
motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/
loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.