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Pundit-AE3 Barebone System - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 2
express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the 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 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 3
of contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii System package contents x Chapter 1: System introduction Memory configurations 2-8 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM 2-10 2.5.3 Removing a DIMM 2-10 2.6 Installing an expansion card 2-11 2.6.1 Expansion slots 2-11 2.6.2 Expansion card - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 4
info 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 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 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS Update utility - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 5
Table of contents 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-8 5.2.2 Menu bar Chipset 5-14 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-17 5.4.4 PCI PnP 5-20 5.5 Power menu 5-22 5.5.1 Suspend Mode 5-22 5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 5-22 5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 5-22 5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 6
not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However 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 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 7
connected. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning C - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 8
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 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 9
guide W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Example - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 10
your retailer immediately. 1 . ASUS Pundit-AE3 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 275 W PFC power supply unit 2. Accessories • Foot washer (x 8) 3. Cables • AC power cable • IDE cable • Serial ATA signal cable (x 2) 4. Support CD 5. User guide 6. Optional component • CPU fan and heatsink - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 11
System introduction Chapter 1 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. ASUS Pundit-AE3 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 12
t - A E 3! The ASUS Pundit-AE3 is an all-in-one barebone system with powerful and flexible features. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™/ Sempron™ processor in the 754-pin package with 800 MHz FSB - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 13
the S/PDIF feature. 6 . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 7 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s . 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. ASUS Pundit-AE3 1-3 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 14
a mouse, modem, or other devices that conforms with serial specification. 1 2 . V G A p o r t . Connects a VGA monitor. 1 3 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s . 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 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 15
6-Channel LFE* Output/Center Front Speaker Out Surround 16 . E x p a n s i o n slot metal brackets. Covers the AGP, PCI Express x1, and PCI slots. 1 7 . P o w e r f a n v e n t s . Provide ventilation for the power supply unit. ASUS Pundit-AE3 1-5 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 16
cover and the chassis support bracket. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system 6. Power supply unit 7. PCI Express x1 slot 8. PCI slots 9. AGP slot 10. ASUS motherboard 11. Metal bracket lock 12. Socket 754 13. - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 17
Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. ASUS Pundit-AE3 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 18
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. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 19
until the cover hooks disengages from the chassis holes. 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. ASUS Pundit-AE3 2-3 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 20
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- - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 21
a CPU: 1. Locate the 754-pin CPU socket on the motherboard. Gold triangle 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90° angle. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the corner opposite the socket lever. ASUS Pundit-AE3 2-5 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 22
4. Carefully insert the CPU to the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. Do not force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 23
locking levers are on opposite corners. Refer to the illustration on the right. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Refer to Chapter 4 for the location of the CPU fan connector. ASUS Pundit-AE3 2-7 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 24
. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the Qualified DDR400 Vendors List on the next page. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 25
support: A - Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into the slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List. ASUS Pundit-AE3 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 26
power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. Locate the DIMM sockets in the motherboard to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 27
notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. ® Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Keyed for 1.5v Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. ASUS Pundit-AE3 2-11 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 28
cause you physical injury and damage the motherboard. To install an expansion card: 1. Lay the system on its side on a flat and stable surface. 2. Lift the expansion card lock to a 90º-100º angle, then remove the chassis support bracket. Expansion card lock 3. Remove the metal cover opposite the - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 29
- used - - - - - H used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the 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 unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS Pundit-AE3 2-13 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 30
To install an optical drive: 1. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in section "2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly". 2. Drive a screw on primary IDE and internal audio connectors on the motherboard. If you disconnected these plugs, refer to page 4-5 and 4-7 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 31
drive screw (A), then slightly pull the drive out from the bay (B). B A 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 instructions in the previous section. ASUS Pundit-AE3 2-15 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 32
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 one IDE HDD (if you have installed an optical drive). 2.8.1 Hard disk drive bays The drive bays incorporate a screw-less design that allows - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 33
other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard. See page 4-6 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. indicate that the drive is properly in place. ASUS Pundit-AE3 HDD screw lock 2-17 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 34
stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 3. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. 4. Follow steps 5 to 6 of the drive. 3. Install a new HDD following the instructions in the previous section. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 35
covers After you install all the necessary components to the system, replace the covers following the instructions in this section. 2.9.1 Replacing the front panel assembly If you installed an optical drive, shows the front panel assembly without the optical drive bay cover. ASUS Pundit-AE3 2-19 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 36
To replace the front panel assembly: 1. Hook the hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right side of the chassis. Hinge-like tabs 2. Swing the left edge of the front panel inward, then attach the front panel assembly hooks to the chassis until they snap in place. Do not use too much force when - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 37
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 of the front panel until it fits in place. 4. Replace the cover screws. ASUS Pundit-AE3 2-21 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 38
2.10 Installing the foot stands You need to install the foot stands to place the system vertically on your desktop. To install the foot stands: 1. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable, and elevated surface, then locate two screw holes on the left - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 39
to 115 V. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set the switch to 230 V. Setting the switch to 115 V in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system! 2.12 Connecting external devices 2.12.1 To the front panel Camera Headphone or Audio Device Scanner Mic ASUS Pundit-AE3 2-23 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 40
2.12.2 To the rear panel Po w e r o u t l e t Recorder Hub or router Printer Line Out Mic Card reader VGA monitor Serial mouse P S/2 Mouse P S / 2 K B 2-24 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 41
Getting started Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. ASUS Pundit-AE3 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 42
contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all system features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 43
driver disk. SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Device Driver Installs the SiS191/SiS190 LAN drivers for 10/100 LAN solution that provides up to 100 Mbps data transfer rates. Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology drivers. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS Pundit-AE3 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 44
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-3 for details. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Anti - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 45
Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. ASUS Pundit-AE3 3-5 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 46
Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. 3-6 Chapter 3: Getting started - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 47
Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS Pundit-AE3 3-7 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 48
positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Install the S o u n d M A X® A u d i o D r i v e r a n d A p p l i c a t i o n from the support CD that came with the system package to activate the 6-channel audio feature. • You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup. • SoundMAX - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 49
system. The jack configuration illustration specifies the correct audio speakers connection. 4. Click N e x t. 5. Adjust a speaker volume, then click T e s t to listen to your configuration. 6. Click N e x t when finished. ASUS Pundit-AE3 3-9 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 50
7. Adjust the microphone volume, then click T e s t to listen to your configuration. 8. Click N e x t when finished. 9. After adjusting the audio settings, click F i n i s h to exit the Audio Wizard. The microphone volume screen is disabled when you select a 5.1 speaker configuration. Changing the - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 51
the SoundMAX application preferences. Listening Environment The L i s t e n i n g E n v i r o n m e n t tab allows you to select the speaker setup, set the acoustic environment, enable the Virtual Theater(TM) Surround feature, and set the VirtualEar(TM) mode. ASUS Pundit-AE3 3-11 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 52
MIDI Music Synthesizer The M I D I M u s i c S y n t h e s i z e r tab allows you to set the MIDI and synthesizer settings for your selected audio configuration. Microphone The M i c r o p h o n e tab allows you to select the microphone setup and environment. 3-12 Chapter 3: Getting started - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 53
l C o m p o n e n t I n t e r c o n n e c t window Opens the W i n d o w s M a n a g e m e n t I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the P r e f e r e n c e section Minimizes the application Closes the application ASUS Pundit-AE3 3-13 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 54
Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red. Refer to the illustration below. When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 55
i n g P a n e l option from the P r e f e r e n c e section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. Large display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in the panel. Click to increase value Click to decrease value ASUS Pundit-AE3 3-15 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 56
Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 57
DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before D M I I n f o r m (+) before the P C I I n f o r m a t i o n item to display available information. ASUS Pundit-AE3 3-17 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 58
Usage The U s a g e browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The C P U tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 59
The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. ASUS Pundit-AE3 3-19 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 60
driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology supports AMD Athlon™ XP and higher processors only. The system motherboard supports Technology: 1. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. Go to the - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 61
to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section "3.2.3 Utilities menu", for The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ application window appears and displays the current CPU frequency and core voltage. Click ( X ) to close the window or ( - ) to minimize. ASUS Pundit-AE3 3-21 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 62
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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-AE3 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 64
SIS 760GX Super I/O 4M BIOS AUX AD1888 SPDIF_OUT CD FP_AUDIO Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 USB78 BUZZER GAME FLOPPY SIS 965L CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USBPW78 USBPW56 USB56 CHASSIS CLRTC SEC_IDE SATA2 SATA1 PANEL PRI_IDE 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard info - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 65
the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS Pundit-AE3 4-3 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 66
-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 67
DMA 100/66/33 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE slave device (optical drive/ hard disk drive the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ASUS Pundit-AE3 4-5 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 68
Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 69
specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 70
Important notes on the motherboard power requirements • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up. • The system comes with a proprietary ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum 275 W power rating. 7 . Front panel audio - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 71
-1 pin GAME) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ® CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB Chassis intrusion connector ASUS Pundit-AE3 4-9 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 72
(10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® PWR power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power Motherboard info - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 73
depending 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-AE3 4-11 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 74
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Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. ASUS Pundit-AE3 BIOS setup - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 76
accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). You can use the motherboard support CD to recover the original BIOS file. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 77
updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility recovers or updates the BIOS file. 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-AE3 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 78
you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 79
p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m 3. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I n t e r n e t option from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. Click N e x t. ASUS Pundit-AE3 5-5 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 80
to download. Click N e x t. 5. Follow 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 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 81
the Exit Menu. See section "5.7 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. ASUS Pundit-AE3 5-7 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 82
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 selecting the exit options the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 83
highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar screen is a brief description of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS Pundit-AE3 5-9 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 84
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. , 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 85
the BIOS automatically detects type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select 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-AE3 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 86
Native] [RAID] 5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 87
information auto-detected by BIOS. CPU Configuration Cool N'Quiet Memory Configuration [Enabled] Enable/Disable AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! technology feature. Cool N'Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Pundit-AE3 5-13 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 88
] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] Memclock Value [100MHz] Sets the memory clock value. This item appears only when the Memclock Mode item is set to [Limit]. Configuration options: [100MHz] [133MHz] [166MHz] [200 MHz] 5.4.2 Chipset The Chipset - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 89
options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Select AGP 3.0 Data Ratio [8X] Allows you to select the AGP 3.0 data ratio. Configuration options: [8X] [4X] Shared Memory [32MB] Allows you to set the shared memory size for the video RAM. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] ASUS Pundit-AE3 5-15 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 90
MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] MPS Configuration MPS Configuration MPS Revision [1.4] Select MPS revision. MPS Revision [1.4] Sets the MPS revision value. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 91
then press to display the configuration options. USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None Onboard SiS USB1.1 DEVICE Onboard SiS USB2.0 DEVICE Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode Stop EHCI HC in OHCI handover [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] ASUS Pundit-AE3 5-17 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 92
in OHCI handover [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the feature to stop the EHCI host controller during the OHCI OS handover call. This is needed when installing operating systems that do not support EHCI host controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 93
] Allows you to set the onboard Game/MIDI port address or disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/300] [208/300] [208/300] ASUS Pundit-AE3 5-19 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 94
ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 95
devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [PCI Slot] IRQ xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS Pundit-AE3 5-21 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 96
Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines 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 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 97
. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the PS/2 Power-On by keyboard feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Pundit-AE3 5-23 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 98
], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [59] 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 99
per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxx ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Pundit-AE3 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 100
of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 101
] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Keep Current] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 102
password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "4.2 Jumpers" for information on how to erase - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 103
least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set your password successfully. ASUS Pundit-AE3 5-29 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 104
] [Always] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection. Make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or Windows® 2003 Service Pack 1 or later to use this feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 105
. 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 the selections you Select < O K > to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS Pundit-AE3 5-31 - Asus PUNDIT-AE3 | Pundit-AE3 User''s Manral for English Edition - Page 106
, a confirmation window appears. Select < O K > to load default values. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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