Asus pmn User manual

Pundit P1-PH1
User Guide
Barebone System

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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 (external) ......................................................... 1-2
1.3 Front panel (internal) .......................................................... 1-3
1.4 Rear panel.......................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Internal components........................................................... 1-6
1.6 System dimension .............................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.1 Preparation......................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-2
2.3 Removing the cover ........................................................... 2-3
2.4 Removing the front panel cover ......................................... 2-4
2.5 Removing the storage drive assembly ............................... 2-4
2.6 Installing a CPU.................................................................. 2-5
2.6.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly... 2-5
2.6.2 CPU installation.................................................... 2-6
2.6.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly ......................................... 2-8
2.7 Installing memory modules................................................. 2-9
2.7.1 Overview .............................................................. 2-9
2.7.2 Memory configurations......................................... 2-9
2.7.3 Qualified Vendor List .......................................... 2-10
2.7.4 Installing a DIMM ............................................... 2-10
2.7.5 Removing a DIMM ............................................. 2-13
2.8 Installing PCI cards .......................................................... 2-13
2.8.1 PCI slots............................................................. 2-13
2.8.2 PCI card installation ........................................... 2-13
2.8.3 Configuring an expansion card .......................... 2-15

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2.9 Installing optical and storage drives ................................. 2-16
2.9.1 Optical and storage drives installation ............... 2-16
2.9.2 Recommended optical drive dimension ............. 2-18
2.10 Replacing the cover.......................................................... 2-20
2.11 Removing and reinstalling the foot stand ......................... 2-21
2.11.1 Installing the foot stand ...................................... 2-21
2.11.2 Removing the foot stand .................................... 2-23
2.12 Power supply unit information .......................................... 2-23
2.12.1 Voltage selector.................................................. 2-23
2.12.2 Power supply specifications ............................... 2-24
2.13 Connecting devices .......................................................... 2-25
Chapter 3: Starting up
3.1 Installing an operating system............................................ 3-2
3.2 Powering up ....................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Using the system................................................................ 3-2
3.3.1 CompactFlash card slot ....................................... 3-2
3.3.2 Storage card slot .................................................. 3-3
3.3.3 Optical drive ......................................................... 3-3
3.4 Support CD information...................................................... 3-4
3.4.1 Running the support CD....................................... 3-4
3.4.2 Drivers menu........................................................ 3-4
3.4.3 Utilities.................................................................. 3-5
3.4.4 ASUS contact information .................................... 3-6
3.4.5 Other information ................................................. 3-7
Chapter 4: Motherboard information
4.1 Introduction......................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 4-2
4.3 Jumper ............................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Internal connectors............................................................. 4-4

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Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility........................................... 5-2
5.1.2 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ..... 5-3
5.1.3 ASUS Update....................................................... 5-5
5.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 5-7
5.2.1 BIOS menu bar .................................................... 5-8
5.2.2 Legend bar ........................................................... 5-8
5.3 Main Menu........................................................................ 5-10
5.3.1 System Time ...................................................... 5-10
5.3.2 System Date....................................................... 5-10
5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave; First SATA Master ....5-11
5.3.4 HDD SMART Monitoring .................................... 5-12
5.3.5 Installed Memory................................................ 5-12
5.3.6 Usable Memory .................................................. 5-12
5.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................... 5-13
5.4.1 CPU configuration .............................................. 5-13
5.4.2 Chipset configuration ......................................... 5-14
5.4.3 PCIPnP .............................................................. 5-15
5.4.4 Onboard device configuration ........................... 5-16
5.4.5 USB configuration ............................................. 5-18
5.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 5-19
5.5.1 APM configuration.............................................. 5-20
5.5.2 Hardware Monitor............................................... 5-22
5.6 Boot menu5-23
5.6.1 Boot device priority............................................. 5-23
5.6.2 Removable drives .............................................. 5-24
5.6.3 Hard disk drives ................................................. 5-24
5.6.4 CD-ROM drives.................................................. 5-25
5.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration ............................... 5-26
5.6.6 Security .............................................................. 5-27
5.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 5-29

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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 modifications 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 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
introduction on 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 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 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
• CompactFlash card reader
• 3-in-1 storage card reader
• PCI riser card
• 250W power supply unit
2. Cables
• Power cable and plug
• Serial ATA power cable and signal cable
• IDE cable (one preinstalled)
3. CDs
• Support CD
• Recover PRO CD
4. Quick Installation Guide
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.

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

1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS book size barebone system!
The ASUS 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, 3-in-1
card reader, CF card reader, USB, S/PDIF, and IEEE 1394 interfaces.
The ergonomic design, silent operation, and cost effective architecture of
the ASUS 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 bay cover.
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 2-21 for details.
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1.3 Front panel (internal)
The optical drive, storage card
reader, and several I/O ports are
located inside the front panel door.
Open the front panel door by
pressing the mark.
8. Reset button .Press this
button to reset the system.
9. CF card slot . This slot is for
a CompactFlash
®
compliant
card.
10. 3-in-1 card slot . This slot is
for Memory Stick
®
/Pro™,
SecureDigital™and
MultiMediaCard.
11. S/PDIF In port . This port connects your audio system for
5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.
12. 6-pin IEEE 1394 port . This port provides high-speed
connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage
peripherals, and other PC devices.
13. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port . This port provides high-speed
connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage
peripherals, and other PC devices.
14. Microphone port . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
15. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo
mini-plug.
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. S/PDIF out port . This port connects your audio system for
5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.
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You cannot close the front panel I/O door if a storage card is inserted
in any of the card slots.
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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
2-23 before adjusting this
switch.
2. Power supply unit. This is a
250W 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-D 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
The ASUS 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. 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. ASUS motherboard
4. Power supply unit
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5. DIMM sockets
6. CPU fan and heatsink assembly
7. Foot stand

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

2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation
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 II Memory Module
3. Expansion card(s)
4. Hard disk drive
5. 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 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
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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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1. Locate and remove three storage
drive assembly screws. Keep the
screws for later use.
2. Slightly lift the storage drive
assembly until its hooks are
released from the chassis holes.
Set the storage drive assembly
aside.
When removing the storage drive assembly, make sure to hold or
support it firmly. The assembly may accidentally drop and damage
other system components.
2.5 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:
If your system comes with a preinstalled optical drive, disconnect the
power, audio, and IDE plugs at the back of the drive before lifting the
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.
2.4 Removing the front panel cover
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