Asus Pundit-R350 User manual

Book Size Barebone System
User Guide
Pundit-R350

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Table of contents
Notices ........................................................................................... 6
Safety information .......................................................................... 6
About this guide.............................................................................. 7
System package contents .............................................................. 9
Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Welcome! ............................................................................ 12
1.2 Front panel (external) .......................................................... 12
1.3 Front panel (internal) ........................................................... 13
1.4 Rear panel........................................................................... 14
1.5 Internal components............................................................ 16
1.6 System dimension ............................................................... 16
Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.1 Preparation.......................................................................... 18
2.2 Before you proceed ............................................................. 18
2.3 Removing the cover ............................................................ 19
2.4 Removing the storage drive assembly ................................ 20
2.5 Installing a CPU................................................................... 21
2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.... 21
2.5.2 CPU installation..................................................... 23
2.5.3 Re-installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 24
2.6 Installing memory modules.................................................. 26
2.6.1 Overview ............................................................... 26
2.6.2 Memory configurations.......................................... 26
2.6.3 Qualified Vendor List ............................................. 27
2.6.4 Installing a DIMM .................................................. 27
2.6.5 Removing a DIMM ................................................ 28
2.7 Installing PCI cards ............................................................. 29
2.7.1 PCI slots................................................................ 29
2.7.2 PCI card installation .............................................. 29
2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card ............................. 31
2.8 Installing storage drives....................................................... 32
2.8.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive............................ 32
2.8.2 Installing a Serial ATA hard disk drive ................... 34
2.8.3 Installing an optical drive....................................... 35

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2.9 Replacing the cover............................................................. 39
2.10 Removing and re-installing the foot stand ........................... 40
2.10.1 Removing the foot stand ....................................... 40
2.10.2 Re-installing the foot stand.................................... 41
2.11 Power supply unit information ............................................. 42
2.11.1 Voltage selector..................................................... 42
2.11.2 Power supply specifications .................................. 43
2.12 Connecting devices ............................................................. 44
Chapter 3: Starting up
3.1 Installing an operating system............................................. 48
3.2 Powering up ........................................................................ 48
3.3 Using the system................................................................. 48
3.3.1 PCMCIA card slot.................................................. 48
3.3.2 Storage card slot ................................................... 49
3.3.3 Optical drive .......................................................... 49
3.4 Support CD information....................................................... 50
3.4.1 Running the support CD........................................ 50
3.4.2 Drivers menu......................................................... 50
3.4.3 Utilities................................................................... 51
3.4.4 ASUS contact information ..................................... 52
3.5 ATI IGP Catalyst™ .............................................................. 53
3.5.1 Left-click menu ...................................................... 53
3.5.2 Right-click menu.................................................... 53
3.5.3 Managing multiple displays ................................... 54
3.6 Multi-channel audio feature ................................................. 56
Chapter 4: Motherboard information
4.1 Introduction.......................................................................... 60
4.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................. 60
4.3 Jumper ................................................................................ 61
4.4 Internal connectors.............................................................. 62
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..................................... 68
5.1.1 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ...... 78
5.1.2 ASUS Update........................................................ 70

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5.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 72
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen................................................ 73
5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 73
5.2.3 Navigation keys..................................................... 73
5.2.4 Menu items............................................................ 74
5.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 74
5.2.6 Configuration fields ............................................... 74
5.2.7 Pop-up window...................................................... 74
5.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 74
5.2.9 General help.......................................................... 74
5.3 Main menu........................................................................... 75
5.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 75
5.3.2 System Date.......................................................... 75
5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave; Serial ATA Master....... 76
5.3.4 System Information ............................................... 77
5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 78
5.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 78
5.4.2 Chipset .................................................................. 79
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 81
5.4.4 PCIPnP ................................................................. 82
5.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 84
5.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 84
5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume................................ 84
5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 84
5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ............................................... 84
5.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 85
5.5.6 Hardware Monitor.................................................. 86
5.6 Boot menu ........................................................................... 88
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority............................................... 88
5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 89
5.6.3 Security ................................................................. 90
5.7 Exit menu ............................................................................ 93

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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 unsachgemäßenAustausch 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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Safeguards
About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about
the ASUS book size 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 book size
barebone system. The chapter lists the system features including an
introduction of the front and rear panels, and internal components.
2. Chapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install
components to the system.
3. Chapter 3: Starting up
This chapter tells you how to turn on the system and install the
drivers and utilities from the support CD. This chapter also describes
the software applications that the system supports.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter provides information on the pre-installed system
motherboard. 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.

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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: Information 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 flyers, 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 book size barebone system package for the following items.
1. ASUS book size barebone system with:
• ASUS motherboard
• CPU fan and heatsink assembly
• PCMCIA slot
• 4-in-1 storage card reader
• PCI riser card / Lan Card
• 200W power supply unit
2. Cables
• Power cable and plug
• Serial ATA signal cable
• Serial ATA power cable
3. Support CD
4. User guide
Contact your retailer immediately if any of the items is damaged or
missing.

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ASUS Pundit-R350 book size barebone system
Chapter 1
System introduction
This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS book size
barebone system. The chapter lists
the system features including an
introduction of the front and rear
panels, and internal components.

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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS book size barebone system!
TheASUS book size barebone system is a union of power, design, and
performance built on ASUS technology and innovation. Inside the elegant
casing is the ASUS motherboard that supports Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 processor
with up to 800MHz front side bus (FSB), and up to 2GB system memory.
This system features a complete array of multimedia capabilities and
seamless connectivity including dual display function, Fast Ethernet, 4-in-1
card reader, PCMCIA, USB, S/PDIF, and IEEE 1394 interfaces.
The ergonomic design, silent operation, and cost effective architecture of
theASUS book size barebone system makes it an ideal solution for your
multimedia and computing needs.
1.2 Front panel (external)
The front panel includes the
system and audio control buttons,
system LEDs, and LED panel.
1. Optical drive door. This door
opens when you eject the
loading tray.
2. Eject button . Press this
button to eject the loading
tray of the optical drive.
3. HDD LED . This LED lights
up when data is being read
from or written to the hard
disk drive.
4. Front panel I/O door. Open this door to show the front panel input/
output ports.
5. Power button . Press this button to turn the system on.
6. Power LED . When lit, this LED indicates that the system is ON.
7. Foot stand. The foot stand allows you to place the system in a
vertical position. See page 40 for details.
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1.3 Front panel (internal)
The optical drive, storage card
reader, PCMCIA slot, and several
I/O ports are located inside the
front panel door.
Open the front panel doors by
pressing the mark.
8. Reset button .Press this
button to reset the system.
9. PCMCIA slot . This slot is for
a PCMCIA-compliant card. See
page 49 for details.
10. 4-in-1 card slot . This slot is
for a storage cards.
11. 6-pin IEEE 1394 port . This port provides high-speed
connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage
peripherals, and other PC devices.
12. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port . This port provides high-speed
connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage
peripherals, and other PC devices.
13. Microphone port . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
14. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo
mini-plug.
15. USB 2.0 ports
2
.0
. 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.
16. Optical S/PDIF port . This port connects your audio system for
5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.
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You can not close the front panel I/O door if a storage card is inserted
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1.4 Rear panel
The system rear panel includes
the power socket and several I/O
ports that allow convenient
connection of devices.
1. Voltage selector. This switch
allows you to select the
appropriate voltage supply in
your area. See the “Voltage
selector” section on page 42
before adjusting this switch.
2. Power supply unit. This is a
200W power supply unit.
3. S-Video port . This port
connects a video cassette
recorder, camcorder, or
television with S-Video
interface.
4. TV-out port. This port connects a television.
5. PS/2 mouse port . This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
6. Ethernet LAN port . This port allows connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub.
7. Parallel port . This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or
other devices.
8. PCI slots. These PCI slots (covered) are for PCI-compliant cards.
9. Serial port . This port connects a mouse, modem, or other
devices that conforms with serial specification.
10. VGA port . This port connects a VGA monitor.
11. DVI port. This port connects a flat panel or LCD display.
12. USB 2.0 ports
2
.0
. 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.
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13. PS/2 keyboard port . This
purple 6-pin connector is for a
PS/2 keyboard.
14. Microphone port .This
Microphone (pink) port
connects a microphone. In
4/6-channel mode, the
function of this port becomes
Surround Speaker.
15. Line Out port .This Line
Out (lime) port connects a
headphone or a speaker. In
4/6-channel mode, the
function of this port becomes
Front Speaker Out.
16. Line In port .This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player
or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port
becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center.
Audio ports function variation
Port Headphone/2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel
Blue Line In No function LFE Output*/Center
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Surround Surround
* Low Frequency Enhanced Output
17. Power socket. This socket connects the power cable and plug.
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The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Microphone
(pink) ports change when you select the 4-channel or 6-channel audio
configuration as shown in the table below.

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1.6 System dimension
TheASUS booksize barebone system
is ergonomically designed to fit and
complement your desktop.
You may use the foot stand to place
the system vertically on a flat, stable
surface.
275mm
91mm
357mm
1.5 Internal components
The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the cover
and the CPU fan duct. The installed components are labeled for your reference.
Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing other system components.
1. Storage drive assembly
2. PCI riser
3. PCI Lan Card
4. ASUS motherboard
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5. Power supply unit
6. DIMM sockets
7. CPU fan and heatsink assembly
8. Foot stand
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ASUS Pundit-R350 book size barebone system
Chapter 2
Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step
instructions on how to install
components to the system.

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2.1 Preparation
Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you
plan to install in the system.
Basic components to install
1. Central processing unit (CPU)
2. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
3. Hard disk drive
4. Optical drive
Tool
Phillips (cross) screw driver
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.
When lit, this LED indicates 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 to
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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Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powere
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3. Pull the cover slightly toward
the rear panel until the cover
tabs disengage from the
chassis.
2. Use a Phillips (cross) screw
driver to remove the cover
screws. Keep the screws for
later use.
2.3 Removing the cover
To remove the cover:
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1. On the rear panel, locate the
two screws that secure the
cover to the chassis.
4. Lift the cover, then set aside.

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3. Lay the system on its side on a
flat and stable surface.
4. Locate and remove three
storage drive assembly screws.
Keep the screws for later use.
5. Slightly lift the storage drive
assembly until its hooks are
released from the chassis
holes. Set the storage drive
assembly aside.
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When removing the storage drive assembly, make sure to hold or
support it firmly. The assembly may accidentally drop and damage
other system components.
2.4 Removing the storage drive assembly
Removing the storage drive assembly provides you more space when
installing the CPU and the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
To remove the front cover and storage drive assembly:
1. Lift the front cover hooks
outward until they disengage
from the chassis.
2. Carefully remove the front
cover, then set it aside.
If your system comes with a pre-installed optical drive, disconnect the
power, audio, and IDE plugs at the back of the drive before lifting the
storage drive assembly.
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