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    Pundit P3-PH4C ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
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    OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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    guide viii System package contents x Chapter 1: System 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 drive 2-13 2.8 Installing hard disk drivers (HDDs 2-15 2.8.1 Hard disk drive
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    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
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    5-14 5.3.1 System Time 5-14 5.3.2 System Date 5-14 CPU Configuration 5-22 5.4.4 Chipset 5-24 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 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
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    . 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
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    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 . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Lithium-
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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
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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
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    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 • AC power cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x 2) • IDE cable (x 1) 4. Support CD and Recover Pro CD 5. Installation manual 
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    System introduction Chapter 1 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. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C
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    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
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    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. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 1-
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    . 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
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    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 configuration table below Speaker Out Mic In 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 1-
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    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 1- Chapter 1: System introduction
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    Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C
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    drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • 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
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    . 3. Pull the cover. 4. Lift the cover, then set aside. 5. Lift the expansion card lock to a 90º-100º angle. 6. Lift the chassis support bracket, then remove. To remove the front panel assembly: 1. Locate the front panel assembly hooks. 2. Pull the hooks outward to remove. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 2-
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    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 the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with
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    sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. Alignment key A ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C B 2-
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    into the fan holes to secure the fan to the motherboard. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable. Refer to the figure below for the location of the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware
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    match Intel On-DieTemination (0DT) requirement and may downgrade to run at DDR2-533. If this happen, contact your retailer for the ODT value. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 2-
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    3 GB system memory if you would like to work under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but it will not give users the benefit of manipulating this excess memory space. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for further explanation: http://support.asus.com
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    2 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 2-
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    profile expansion cards on this system. Ask your retailer for details. 2.6.1 Expansion slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, andother cards that comply with PCI specifications. PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards
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    completely seated on the slot. 3. If you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket; otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. 4. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to the chassis. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 2-11
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    motherboard 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN Onboard 1394 A B - - - - shared - shared - - drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system
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    2.7 Installing an optical drive Refer to the instructions in this section if you wish to install a new optical drive. 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. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 2-13
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    screw lock. 3. Push the lock to release the optical drive screw (A), then slightly pull the drive out from the bay (B). 4. Disconnect the IDE, audio, and power cables and plugs from the back of the drive. 5. Pull out the drive completely from the bay, then replace it following the
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    2.8 Installing hard disk drives (HDDs) The system comes with two 3.5-inch drive bays (labeled 1 and 2) for installation of two Serial ATA hard disk drives or washer mat 1 2. Drive four screws (two on each side of the drive) on the drive screw holes. Rubber washer 2 2 ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 2-15
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    the back of the drive, then connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for the location of the SATA connectors. 4. Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. 5. Place the HDD on the tray. Make sure
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    2.9 Replacing the covers After you install all the necessary components on the system, replace the covers following the instructions in this section: 2.9.1 Replacing the front panel assembly To replace the front use too much force when replacing the front panel assembly. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 2-17
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    2.9.2 Replacing the system cover To replace the metal chassis support: 1. Reinstall the metal chassis support and the expansion card lock. 2. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on the side of the chassis. All eight
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    Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C Starting up
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    3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures
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    ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard for all drivers. Intel(R) Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug‑n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. When installed to the target system, this driver
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    the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This
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    PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.3.4 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 3-
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    Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C
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    Pundit P3-PH4C barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard Intel ICH7 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 4MB BIOS USBPW56 USB56 CLRTC SPI_J1 SATA3 SATA4 SATA1
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    key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. R Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 4-
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    up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info
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    feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB R Keyboard Power Setting 4.4 Connectors 1. NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 4-
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    (s). There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s). PRI_IDE R PIN1 IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually
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    the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with a long card in PCI2 slot. right angle side ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 4-
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    connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN
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    Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394 module is purchased separately. 7. Serial port connector (10-1 the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 COM Port Connector The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 4-
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    the PSU has a minimum power rating of 350 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel
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    module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. R USB+5V the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 4-11
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    front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's highdefinition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section "2.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration"
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    on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 4-13
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    Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. BIOS setup
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    motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 5- Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16/12 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-
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    space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the
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    Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-
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    2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare
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    the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-
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    CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities
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    > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-
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    the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility
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    Menu. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and . ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-11
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    has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For setting EZ Flash
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    specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time System and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-13
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    the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master
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    to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-15
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    configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode
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    Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C
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    you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0106 Build Date : 07/26/06 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Speed : 3200 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available
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    desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system. Standard - loads the standard settings for the system. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-19
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    when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. The values range from 200 to 450. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1066
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    Speed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-21
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    Ratio CMOS Setting item appears only when you set the CPU Ratio Adjustment item to [Manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting [ 14] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the or keys to adjust the values. VID
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    the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Maximum] or [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. The CPU constantly details on how to use the EIST feature. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-23
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    an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Graphic Adapter Priori [PCI Express/Int-VG] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
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    [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-25
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    ] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 5-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    and setting the memory size block for legacy BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-27
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    [No] Allows you to determine whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 5.5.4 ACPI APIC
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    . Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-29
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    parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI Express LAN card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn
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    adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-31
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    menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press 1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 5-32 Chapter
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    the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C
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    ] 5.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC
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    . To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-35
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    to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF040/B Current ROM BOARD: P5L-VM-1394 P3-PH4C VER
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    Utility V1.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF040/B Current CMOS BOARD: P5L-VM-1394 P3-PH4C VER: 0106 DATE: 07/26/06 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-37
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    • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32/16/12 format only. • When loading multiple BIOS setting, only the xxx.CMO file can be loaded. • When storing multiple BIOS setting, the system will automatically save the BIOS file to xxx.CMO format. • DO NOT shut
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    you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4C 5-39
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