Asus P3-PH5 User manual

Pundit P3-PH5
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
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E2789
First Edition V1
October 2006
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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 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................ 2-8
2.5 Installing a DIMM.......................................................................... 2-9
2.5.1 Memory congurations.................................................... 2-9
2.5.2 Installing a DIMM ...........................................................2-11
2.5.3 Removing a DIMM .........................................................2-11
2.6 Installing an expansion card..................................................... 2-12
2.6.1 Expansion slots............................................................. 2-12
2.6.2 Expansion card installation ........................................... 2-12
2.7 Installing an optical drive.......................................................... 2-15
2.8 Removing the card reader......................................................... 2-17
2.9 Installing hard disk drives (HDDs)............................................ 2-18
2.9.1 Hard disk drive bays ..................................................... 2-18
2.9.2 SATA hard disk drive installation ................................... 2-18
2.9.3 IDE hard disk drive installation...................................... 2-20
2.9.4 Uninstalling a hard disk drive ........................................ 2-20
2.10 Replacing the covers................................................................. 2-21
2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly.............................. 2-21

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2.10.2 Replacing the system cover.......................................... 2-22
2.11 Installing the foot stands........................................................... 2-23
2.12 Selecting the voltage ................................................................. 2-24
Chapter 3: Getting started
3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2
3.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 3-2
3.2.2 Drivers menu................................................................... 3-3
3.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 3-4
3.2.4 Make disk menu.............................................................. 3-5
3.2.5 Manual ............................................................................ 3-6
3.2.6 ASUS contact information............................................... 3-6
3.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 3-7
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
4.1 Motherboard overview................................................................. 4-2
4.2 Jumper .......................................................................................... 4-3
4.3 Connectors ................................................................................... 4-5
4.3.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................... 4-5
4.3.2 Internal connectors ......................................................... 4-5
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk....................................... 5-2
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 5-3
5.1.3 AFUDOS utility................................................................ 5-4
5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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
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

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5.2.8 Scroll bar....................................................................... 5-13
5.2.9 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, Secondary, Third, Fourth IDE Master/Slave ............ 5-15
5.3.5 IDE Conguration.......................................................... 5-16
5.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 5-17
5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-18
5.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration ............................................. 5-18
5.4.2 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-20
5.4.3 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-21
5.4.4 Chipset ......................................................................... 5-23
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 [Auto] ................................................... 5-28
5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]....................... 5-28
5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ......................................... 5-28
5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]....................................... 5-28
5.5.5 APM Conguration........................................................ 5-29
5.5.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-30
5.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-31
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-31
5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-32
5.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 5-33
5.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 5-35
5.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 5-36
Appendix: CPU features
A.1 Intel® EM64T ..................................................................................A-2
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)........................A-2
A.2.1 System requirements ......................................................A-2
A.2.2 Using the EIST................................................................A-3
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-4

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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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
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 qualied
service technician or your retailer.
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 manufacturerís 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.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER PRODUCT WARNING

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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the
ASUS Pundit P3-PH5 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 barebone system. 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: Getting started
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities
from the support CD.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard info
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 setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Appendix: CPU features
The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the
motherboard supports.

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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 nd 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-PH5 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-PH5 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-PH5
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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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P3-PH5!
The ASUS Pundit P3-PH5 is an all-in-one barebone system with powerful and
exible features.
The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS
motherboard that supports the Intel®Pentium®4 processor in the 775-land
package with 1066 MHz FSB and up to 8 GB system memory.
With audio capabilities, extensive connectivity, and Fast Ethernet LAN, Pundit
P3-PH5 is designed for the sophisticated. The system’s ergonomic design allows
vertical or horizontal placement so you can maximize your desktop space.
With these and many more, the Pundit P3-PH5 denitely 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.
Press here to open
the front panel
cover
Close Open
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1. Optical drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical drive tray.
2. Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot*. This slot is for a Memory
Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card.
3. Optical drive/bay cover. Covers the optical drive or optical drive bay.
4. CompactFlash®card slot* . This slot is for a CompactFlash®storage
card.
5. HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to the
hard disk drive.
6. Power LED. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON.
7. Power button . Press this button to turn the system on or off.
8. Front panel cover. Covers the 6-in-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. SmartMedia®card slot* . This slot is for a SmartMedia®storage card.
10. Card reader LED. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written
to a storage card inserted in any of the card reader slots.
11. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot* . This slot is for a Secure
Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card.
12. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-
plug.
13. Microphone port . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
14. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for
IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other
PC devices.
15. USB 2.0 ports . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner,
camera, PDA, and others.
*Use and format a storage card according to the documentation that comes with
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1. Cover screw. Secures the system cover.
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 vent. Provides ventilation for the system.
5. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . Provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE
1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other
consumer electronic devices.
6. LAN (RJ-45) port . This port allows Fast Ethernet connection to a Local
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
7. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange). This port connects the center/
subwoofer speakers.
8. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape player or other audio
sources.
9. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4/6/8-
channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
10. Metal bracket lock. Secures the expansion slot/card metal brackets.
11. Voltage selector. Allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to
the voltage supply in your area. See the “Voltage selector” section on page
2-x before adjusting this switch.
12. Power connector. Connects the power cable and plug.
13. PS/2 keyboard port . This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
1.3 Rear panel
The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that
allow convenient connection of devices.
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14. External SATA port (eSATA). Connects to an external SATA box or a Serial
ATA port multiplier.
15. VGA port . Connects a VGA monitor.
16. USB 2.0 ports . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner,
camera, PDA, and others.
17. Side Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the side speakers in an
8-channel audio conguration.
18. Rear Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the rear speakers in a
4/6/8-channel audio conguration.
19. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. In 2/4/6/8-
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 conguration. Refer to the table below for audio ports
function variation.
20. Expansion slots. You can insert expansion boards into these slots to add
memory and graphics capabilities to the system.
21. Power fan vent. The fan vent allows air to be circulated by the power supply
fan.
Audio ports function variation
Port Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Gray - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Black - - - Side Speaker Out
Yellow Orange - - Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

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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 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 x4 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-PH5
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
2.2 Before you proceed
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 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.
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P5B-VM
P5B-VM Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
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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 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 support
bracket to a 45º angle, then
carefully pull to release. Set
the chassis support bracket
aside.

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2.3.2 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 removing the front panel assembly.
Hinge-like tab