Asus Pundit-PE3 User manual

Pundit-PH3
Pundit-PE3
Barebone Systems
Quick Start Guide

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Rear panel features
5.25-inch drive bay cover5.25-inch drive bay cover
5.25-inch drive bay cover5.25-inch drive bay cover
5.25-inch drive bay cover
HDD LEDHDD LED
HDD LEDHDD LED
HDD LED
Power LEDPower LED
Power LEDPower LED
Power LED
Power buttonPower button
Power buttonPower button
Power button
USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports
USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports
USB 2.0 ports
4-pin IEEE 1394a port4-pin IEEE 1394a port
4-pin IEEE 1394a port4-pin IEEE 1394a port
4-pin IEEE 1394a port
Microphone portMicrophone port
Microphone portMicrophone port
Microphone port
Headphone portHeadphone port
Headphone portHeadphone port
Headphone port
6-in-1 card reader*6-in-1 card reader*
6-in-1 card reader*6-in-1 card reader*
6-in-1 card reader*
CompactFlashCompactFlash
CompactFlashCompactFlash
CompactFlash
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card slotcard slot
card slotcard slot
card slot
Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slotSecure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot
Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slotSecure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot
Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot
Card reader LEDCard reader LED
Card reader LEDCard reader LED
Card reader LED
Memory StickMemory Stick
Memory StickMemory Stick
Memory Stick
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/Pro™ card slot/Pro™ card slot
/Pro™ card slot/Pro™ card slot
/Pro™ card slot
SmartMediaSmartMedia
SmartMediaSmartMedia
SmartMedia
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card slotcard slot
card slotcard slot
card slot
*Pundit-PH3 model only
Front panel features
PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 keyboard port
Cover screwCover screw
Cover screwCover screw
Cover screw Cover screwCover screw
Cover screwCover screw
Cover screw
PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port
PS/2 mouse portPS/2 mouse port
PS/2 mouse port
Parallel portParallel port
Parallel portParallel port
Parallel port
Air ventsAir vents
Air ventsAir vents
Air vents
IEEE 1394a portIEEE 1394a port
IEEE 1394a portIEEE 1394a port
IEEE 1394a port
LAN (RJ-45) portLAN (RJ-45) port
LAN (RJ-45) portLAN (RJ-45) port
LAN (RJ-45) port
Line In portLine In port
Line In portLine In port
Line In port
Voltage selectorVoltage selector
Voltage selectorVoltage selector
Voltage selector
Metal bracket lockMetal bracket lock
Metal bracket lockMetal bracket lock
Metal bracket lock
Power connectorPower connector
Power connectorPower connector
Power connector
VGA portVGA port
VGA portVGA port
VGA port
Serial portSerial port
Serial portSerial port
Serial port USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports
USB 2.0 portsUSB 2.0 ports
USB 2.0 ports
Line OutLine Out
Line OutLine Out
Line Out
portport
portport
port
Microphone portMicrophone port
Microphone portMicrophone port
Microphone port
PCI slot metal bracketsPCI slot metal brackets
PCI slot metal bracketsPCI slot metal brackets
PCI slot metal brackets
Power fan ventsPower fan vents
Power fan ventsPower fan vents
Power fan vents

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Internal components
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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
(on Pundit-PH3 model only)
10. ASUS motherboard
11. Metal bracket lock
12. LGA775 socket
(under the CPU
fan and heatsink assembly)
13. CPU fan and heatsink assembly
14. DIMM sockets
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 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.

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3. Pull the cover.
2. Remove the cover screws.
Removing the cover
1. Locate two cover screws.
4. Lift the cover, then set aside.
Removing the front panel assem ly
2. Pull the hooks outward to
remove.
1. Locate the front panel
assembly hooks.
5. Lift the expansion card lock to
a 90º-100ºangle.
6. Lift the chassis support
bracket, then remove.

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Installing a CPU
Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assemblyRemoving the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assemblyRemoving the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable.
2. Rotate the fasteners
counterclockwise.
3. Pull two fasteners at a time to
remove the fan and heatsink.
4. After removing the fan, rotate
each fastener clockwise.
1. Locate the CPU socket. 2. Unlock the load lever.
Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU
Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU
Installing the CPU
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Load leverLoad lever
Load leverLoad lever
Load lever
Retention tabRetention tab
Retention tabRetention tab
Retention tab
3. Lift the load lever. 4. Lift the load plate.

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6. Close the load plate, then lock
the load lever.
5. Install the CPU.
Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assemblyReinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assemblyReinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
1. Place the heatsink on top of
the installed CPU.
2. Push down the fasteners.
3. Connect the CPU fan cable.
Installing a DIMM
1. Locate the DIMM sockets in the
motherboard.
2. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
3. Align a DIMM on the socket such
that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the
socket.
UnlockedUnlocked
UnlockedUnlocked
Unlocked
retaining clipretaining clip
retaining clipretaining clip
retaining clip
DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch
DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch
DDR DIMM notch
FastenerFastener
FastenerFastener
Fastener
Motherboard holeMotherboard hole
Motherboard holeMotherboard hole
Motherboard hole
Narrow end of the grooveNarrow end of the groove
Narrow end of the grooveNarrow end of the groove
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1. Remove the metal cover
opposite the slot that you
intend to use.
2. Insert the card connector to
the slot, then press the card
firmly until it fits in place.
Installing an expansion card
Installing an optical drive
1. Drive a screw on the top right
screw hole on both sides of
the drive.
2. Connect the IDE and audio
cable at the back of the drive.
3. Push the drive all the way into
the bay until the drive lock clicks.
4. Connect a 4-pin power plug
from the power supply unit to
the power connector at the
back of the drive.
Installing a SATA hard disk drive
1. Drive two screws with rubber
washers on both sides of the
drive.
2. Connect the SATA signal and
power plug at the back of the
drive.
Power cablePower cable
Power cablePower cable
Power cable
and plugand plug
and plugand plug
and plug
Signal cableSignal cable
Signal cableSignal cable
Signal cable
and plugand plug
and plugand plug
and plug
Rubber washerRubber washer
Rubber washerRubber washer
Rubber washer

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3. Place the HDD on the tray. 4. When the HDD screws align,
push the drive on the bay.
HDD screw lockHDD screw lock
HDD screw lockHDD screw lock
HDD screw lock
1. Replace the front panel
assembly. Remove the 5.25”
drive bay cover when you
installed an optical drive.
3. Insert the cover hooks to the
holes on the chassis side.
2. Reinstall the metal chassis
support and the expansion
card lock.
Replacing the covers
4. Push the cover to the direction
of the front panel, then
replace the cover screws.