Asus P3-PE5 User Manual

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Pundit P3-PE5

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

E3007

First Edition V1

October 2006

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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............................................................................	1-2
1.3	Rear panel..............................................................................	1-4
1.4	Internal components..............................................................	1-6

Chapter 2:		Basic Installation
2.1	Preparation............................................................................		2-2
2.2	Before you proceed...............................................................		2-2
2.3	Removing the cover and front panel assembly.....................		2-3
2.4	Central Processing Unit (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 configurations............................................	2-7
	2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM............................................		2-9
	2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM...........................................		2-9
2.6	Expansion slots....................................................................		2-10
	2.6.1 Installing an expansion card...................................		2-10
	2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card...............................		2-10
	2.6.3 PCI Express x 1 slot...............................................		2-12
	2.6.4	PCI slots.................................................................	2-12
	2.6.5 PCI Express x 16 slot.............................................		2-12
2.7	Installing an optical drive.....................................................		2-13
2.8	Removing the card reader...................................................		2-15
2.9	Installing hard disk drivers (HDDs)......................................		2-16
	2.9.1 Hard disk drive bays..............................................		2-16
	2.9.2 SATA hard disk drive installation...........................		2-16
	2.9.3 IDE hard disk drive installation...............................		2-16
	2.9.4 Uninstalling a hard disk drive.................................		2-16

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2.10	Replacing the covers...........................................................		2-19
	2.10.1	Replacing the front panel assembly.......................	2-19
	2.10.2	Replacing the system cover..................................	2-20
2.11	Installing the foot stands....................................................		2-21

Chapter 3:		Starting up
3.1	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	Make Disk.................................................................	3-5
	3.3.4	ASUS contact information.......................................	3-5
3.4	Software information.............................................................		3-6

Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1	Introduction...........................................................................	4-2
4.2	Motherboard layout...............................................................	4-2
4.3	Jumpers.................................................................................	4-3
4.4	Connectors............................................................................	4-6

Chapter 5:	BIOS Information
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.........................................		5-2
5.1.1	ASUS Update utility.................................................	5-2
5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk...............................		5-5
5.1.3	ASUS EZ Falsh..........................................................	5-6
5.1.4	AwardBIOS Flsh Utility.............................................	5-7
5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file.....................................		5-9
5.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility...............................		5-10
5.2 BIOS setup program............................................................		5-11
5.2.1	BIOS menu screen..................................................	5-12
5.2.2	Menu bar................................................................	5-12
5.2.3	Legend bar............................................................	5-13

Table of contents

	5.2.4	Menu items............................................................	5-13
	5.2.5	Sub-menu items.....................................................	5-13
	5.2.6	Configuration fields................................................	5-13
	5.2.7	Pop-up window......................................................	5-14
	5.2.8	General help...........................................................	5-14
5.3	Main menu...........................................................................		5-15
	5.3.1	System Time ........................................................	5-15
	5.3.2	System Date .........................................................	5-15
	5.3.3	Primary IDE Master/Slave......................................	5-16
	5.3.4	First/Second SATA Master....................................	5-18
	5.3.5	HDD SMART Monitoring.........................................	5-19
5.4	Advanced menu...................................................................		5-19
	5.4.1	CPU Condiguration.................................................	5-20
	5.4.2	Chipset..................................................................	5-21
	5.4.3	PCIPnP....................................................................	5-23
	5.4.4	Onboard Device Configuration...............................	5-24
	5.4.5	USB Configuration..................................................	5-25
5.5	Power menu.........................................................................		5-26
	5.5.1	ACPI Suspend Type................................................	5-26
	5.5.2	ACPI APIC Support.................................................	5-26
	5.5.3	APM Configuration.................................................	5-27
	5.5.4	Hardware Monitor..................................................	5-29
5.6	Boot menu...........................................................................		5-31
	5.6.1	Boot Device Priority...............................................	5-31
	5.6.2	Hard Disk Drives....................................................	5-31
	5.6.3	Boot Settings Configuration..................................	5-32
	5.6.4	Security.................................................................	5-33
5.7	Exit menu............................................................................		5-34

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.

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.

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.

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 unsachgemäßen Austausch 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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About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Pundit P3 - PE5 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

Pundit P3 - PE5. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, 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 information

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: Instructions 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.

System package contents

Check your Pundit P3 - PE5 system package for the following items.

If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

Item description

1.ASUS Pundit P3 - PE5 barebone system with

•ASUS motherboard

•275 W PFC power supply unit

•6-in-1 storage card reader

2.Accessories

•CPU fan and heatsink assembly

•Foot stand and screw (1 pair) for vertical placement

•Rubber stand (x 4) for horizontal placement

•Hard disk drive screw (x 8)

•Optical drive screw (x 2)

•Rubber washer (x 8)

3.Cables

•AC power cable

•Serial ATA signal cable (x 2)

•IDE cable (x 2)

4.Support CD and Recover Pro CD

5.Installation manual

Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS

Pundit P3-PE5. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

System introduction

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1.1Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P3-PE5!

The ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 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® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Celeron® processor in the 775-land package.

The system supports up to 2 GB of system memory using DDR2-533/400 DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and

6-channel audio features the system takes you ahead in the world of power computing.

1.2Front panel

The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O ports are located at the front panel.

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1.HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive.

2.5.25-inch bay. This bay is for an IDE optical drive.

3.Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.

4.Power LED.

5.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.

6.Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

7.Headphone port. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug.

8.6- in1 card reader.

9.Memory Stick/ProTM Card slot.

10.Card reader LED.

11.CompactFlashTM Card slot.

12.Secure DigitalTM /MultimediaCard slot.

13.SmartMediaTM card slot.

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1.3Rear panel

The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices.

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1.Cover screw.

2.PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

3.Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices.

4.Air vents.

5.USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

6.LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

7.Metal bracket lock.

8.Voltage selector. 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 power cable and plug.

10.Cover screw.

WARNING! Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115 environment will seriously damage the system!

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11.PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

12.External SATA port. This port connects to an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier.

13.VGA port. This port connects a VGA monitor.

14.Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

15.Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker.

In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

16.Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

17.Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards.

18.Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit.

Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration.

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

Port	Headset	4-speaker	6-speaker
	2-speaker

Light Blue	Line In	Surround Out	Surround Out
Lime	Line Out	Front Speaker Out	Front Speaker Out
Pink	Mic In	Mic In	Center/Bass

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1.4Internal components

The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components.

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10	12
	12
8		3	2
		3	2
7
9
6	5		4
6

1. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay		8.	ASUS motherboard
2.	Front panel cover	9.	Metal bracket lock
3.	Optical drive lock	10.	LGA775 socket (under the CPU
4.	Hard disk drive bays		fan and heatsink assembly)
5.	Hard disk drive lock	11.	CPU fan and heatsink assembly
6.	Power supply unit	12.	DIMM sockets

7.Chassis support bracket

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Chapter 2

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

Basic installation

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2.1Preparation

Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system.

Basic components to install

1.Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)

3.Expansion card(s)

4.Hard disk drive

5.Optical drive

Tool

Phillips (cross) screw driver

2.2Before 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 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.

The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights up to indicate 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.

SB_PWR

OFF

Standby

Powered

Power

Off

Onboard LED

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2.3Removing the cover and front panel assembly

To remove the cover:

1.Locate two cover screws.

2.Remove the cover screws.

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.

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2.4Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.4.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.

•Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

•Check your motherboard to make sure that the PnP cap is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

•Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process

Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

•The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

2.4.2 Installing CPU

To install a CPU:

1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

2.Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

Retention tab

Load lever

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3.Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.

4.Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).

5.Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the

bottom left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.

PnP cap

Load plate

CPU notch

Gold triangle mark

Alignment key

6.Close the load plate (A), then

push the load lever (B) until it	A
snaps into the retention tab.

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2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

The system package includes a proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models!

To install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:

1.Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU.

2.Drive four screws 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

GND

CPU FAN PW

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PW

Fan Connectors

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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2.5Installing a DIMM

The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.

The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:

DIMM2

DIMM1

240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets

2.5.1 Memory configurations

You may install up to 2 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs.

•Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules.

•Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details.

•Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

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Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-533

					DIMM Support
					DIMM Support
Size	Vendor	Model	Side(s)	Component	A B
512MB	SAMSUNG	K4T56083QF-GCD5	DS	M378T6453FG0-CD5	V
5512MB	Infineon	HYB18T512800BF37	SS	HYS64T64000HU-3.7-B	V
1024MB	Infineon	HYB18T512800BF37	DS	HYS64T128020HU-3.7-B	V
512MB	Hynix	HY5PS12821AFP-C3	SS	HYMP564U64AP8-C3	V
1024MB	ELPIDA	E5108AB-5C-E	DS	EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E	V
512MB	CORSAIR	MI110052432M8CEC	DS	VS512MB533D2	V
1024MB	KINGMAX	E5108AE-5C-E	DS	KLBD48F-A8EB4	V
512MB	Transcend	K4T51083QB-GCD5	SS	TS64MLQ64V5J	V
256MB	Aeneon	AET960UD00-37C88X	SS	AET560UD00-370A98X	V
512MB	Aeneon	AET960UD00-37C88X	SS	AET660UD00-370A98X	V
512MB	Aeneon	AET93F370AG0513	SS	AET660UD00-370A98X	V
512MB	NANYA	NT5TU64M8AF-37B	SS	NT512T64U88A0F-37B	V
512MB	PQI	64MX8D2-E	SS	MEAB-423LA	V
256MB	SimpleTech	858S032F25A	SS	SVM-42DR2/256	V
1024MB	Patriot	Heat-Sink Package	SS	PDC21G5600+XBLK	V
1024MB	MDT	18D51280D-3.70448	DS	M924-533-16	V V

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided

CL: CAS Latency

DIMM support:

A- Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration.

B- Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.

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2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM

Make sure to unplug the 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.

1.Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2.Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the

DIMM matches the break on
the socket.	1

DDR2 DIMM notch

Unlocked retaining clip

A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.

DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the		3
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
Locked Retaining Clip
2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.		2
1. Simultaneously press the		1
1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to
unlock the DIMM.	1
	1	DDR2 DIMM notch
		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.

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2.6Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has two PCI, one PCI Express™ x1, and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

The system supports low profile PCI, PCI Express x16, and PCI Express x1 cards. You can only install low 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 that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.

PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2.6.2 Expansion card installation

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

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.

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2.Remove the chassis support bracket.

3.Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use.

4.Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5.If you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket; otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket.

6.Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to the chassis.

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Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ	Standard Function
0	System Timer
1	Keyboard Controller
2	Re-direct to IRQ#9
3	IRQ holder for PCI steering*
4	Communications Port (COM1)*
5	IRQ holder for PCI steering*
6	Floppy Disk Controller
7	Printer Port (LPT1)*
8	System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9	IRQ holder for PCI steering*
10	IRQ holder for PCI steering*
11	IRQ holder for PCI steering*
12	PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*
13	Numeric Data Processor
14	Primary IDE Channel
15	Secondary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
PCI slot 1	shared	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
PCI slot 2	—	shared	—	—	—	—	—	—
PCI Express x 16 slot	shared	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
PCI Express x 1 slot	—	shared	—	—	—	—	—	—
Onboard USB controller 1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	shared
Onboard USB controller 2	—	—	—	shared	—	—	—	—
Onboard USB controller 3	—	—	shared	—	—	—	—	—
Onboard USB controller 4	—	—	—	shared	—	—	—	—
Onboard USB 2.0 controller	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	shared
Onboard IDE port	—	—	—	shared	—	—	—	—
Onboard HD audio	shared	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Onboard LAN	—	shared	—	—	—	—	—	—

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.

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2.7Installing an optical drive

Refer to the instructions in this section if you wish to install a new optical drive.

Follow these steps to install an optical drive:

1.Drive a screw on the top right screw hole on both sides of the drive.

2.Connect the IDE and audio cable at the back of the drive.

3.Push the drive all the way into the bay until the drive lock clicks.

4.Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive.

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