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Table of contents
Notices ................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ............................................................................. vii
About this guide ............................................................................... viii
System package contents ................................................................... x
Chapter 1: System IntroductionChapter 1: System Introduction
Chapter 1: System Introduction
Chapter 1: System IntroductionChapter 1: System Introduction
5.6Boot menu .......................................................................... 5-26
5.7Exit menu ........................................................................... 5-28
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal 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!WARNING!
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to
WARNING!WARNING!
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 StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian 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.This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
Electrical safety
Electrical safetyElectrical 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 safetyOperation safety
Operation safety
Operation safetyOperation 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.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
CAUTIONCAUTION
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturerís instructions.
VORSICHTVORSICHT
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der
VORSICHTVORSICHT
Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller
empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach
Angaben des Herstellers.
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LASER PRODUCT WARNINGLASER PRODUCT WARNING
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
LASER PRODUCT WARNINGLASER PRODUCT WARNING
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About this guide
AudienceAudience
Audience
AudienceAudience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about
the ASUS Pundit-PE2 barebone system. This guide is intended for
experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal
computers.
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
How this guide is organized
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1.1.
Chapter 1: System introductionChapter 1: System introduction
1.
Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1.
Chapter 1: System introductionChapter 1: System introduction
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.
Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install
components in the system.
3.3.
Chapter 3: Getting startedChapter 3: Getting started
3.
Chapter 3: Getting started
3.3.
Chapter 3: Getting startedChapter 3: Getting started
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and
utilities from the support CD.
4.4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 4: Motherboard information
4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information
4.4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard informationChapter 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.
5.5.
Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 5: BIOS information
5.
Chapter 5: BIOS information
5.5.
Chapter 5: BIOS informationChapter 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 guideConventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
WARNING: WARNING:
trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
CAUTION: CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a
NOTE: NOTE:
task.
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Where to find more information
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1.1.
ASUS WebsitesASUS Websites
1.
ASUS Websites
1.1.
ASUS WebsitesASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact
information.
2.2.
Optional DocumentationOptional Documentation
2.
Optional Documentation
2.2.
Optional DocumentationOptional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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System package contents
Check your Pundit-PE2 system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
1.1.
ASUS Pundit-PE2 barebone system withASUS Pundit-PE2 barebone system with
1.
ASUS Pundit-PE2 barebone system with
1.1.
ASUS Pundit-PE2 barebone system withASUS Pundit-PE2 barebone system with
•ASUS motherboard
•CPU fan and heatsink assembly
•IDE cable
2.2.
AccessoriesAccessories
2.
Accessories
2.2.
AccessoriesAccessories
•AC adapter and power plug
•Screws
3.3.
CablesCables
3.
Cables
3.3.
CablesCables
•DC IN power cable and plug
4.4.
Support CDSupport CD
4.
Support CD
4.4.
Support CDSupport CD
5.5.
User guideUser guide
5.
User guide
5.5.
User guideUser guide
6.6.
Optional itemsOptional items
6.
Optional items
6.6.
Optional itemsOptional items
•Slim optical disk drive
(DVD-ROM/Combo/DVD±RW)
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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.
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1.1Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pundit-PE2!
The ASUS Pundit-PE2 is a smart personal computer. Powered by an ASUS
motherboard, the Pundit-PE2 delivers the cutting edge technology for your
computing needs.
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The Pundit-PE2 system supports the latest Intel
Pentium® 4 Prescott/
Northwood processor (up to 2.8 GHz) or Celeron processor (up to 3.06
GHz) with up to 533 MHz Front Side Bus and up to 2 GB system memory.
Providing the best connectivity for external devices and peripherals are USB
2.0 ports, IEEE 1394 ports, and 6-channel audio ports.
The Pundit-PE2 features the most silent system to give you pure acoustic
enjoyment. With the ASUS Pundit-PE2, you don’t need anything else!
1.2Front panel (external)
The front panel includes the power button, system LEDs, and the slim
optical drive.
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1.1.
Power LED Power LED
1.
Power LED
1.1.
Power LED Power LED
2.2.
HDD LED HDD LED
2.
HDD LED
2.2.
HDD LED HDD LED
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. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON.
. .
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. This LED lights up when data is being read from or
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written to the hard disk drive.
3.3.
Optical driveOptical drive
3.
Optical drive. This is a slim optical disk drive.
3.3.
Optical driveOptical drive
4.4.
STOP/EJECT buttonSTOP/EJECT button
4.
STOP/EJECT button. Press this button to eject the disc loading tray.
4.4.
STOP/EJECT buttonSTOP/EJECT button
5.5.
Drive activity LEDDrive activity LED
5.
Drive activity LED. This LED lights up when you place a disc on the
5.5.
Drive activity LEDDrive activity LED
drive tray, and turns off when you remove the disc. The LED flashes
when data is being read from or written to the disc.
6.6.
Emergency eject pinholeEmergency eject pinhole
6.
Emergency eject pinhole. The emergency eject pinhole allows
6.6.
Emergency eject pinholeEmergency eject pinhole
you to manually eject a disc when the STOP button does not work due
to power failure or software problems. Insert the emergency eject pin
or a paper clip into this hole to manually eject the tray and the disc.
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7.7.
Power button Power button
7.
Power button
7.7.
Power button Power button
8.8.
Front panel door lockFront panel door lock
8.
Front panel door lock. Press this lock to show the front panel I/O
8.8.
Front panel door lockFront panel door lock
. .
. Press this button to turn the system on.
. .
ports.
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Chapter 1: System introduction
Chapter 1: System introductionChapter 1: System introduction
1.3Front panel (internal)
The data and audio I/O ports are located inside the front panel door. Press
the front panel door lock to open.
Front panel doorFront panel door
Front panel door
Front panel doorFront panel door
9.9.
4-pin IEEE 1394 port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port
9.
4-pin IEEE 1394 port
9.9.
4-pin IEEE 1394 port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port
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connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage
peripherals, and other PC devices.
10.10.
6-pin IEEE 1394 port 6-pin IEEE 1394 port
10.
6-pin IEEE 1394 port
10.10.
6-pin IEEE 1394 port 6-pin IEEE 1394 port
. This port provides high-speed
connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage
peripherals, and other PC devices.
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Headphone port Headphone port
11.
Headphone port
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Headphone port Headphone port
. .
. This port connects a headphone with a stereo
. .
mini-plug.
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Microphone port Microphone port
12.
Microphone port
12.12.
Microphone port Microphone port
13.13.
USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports
13.
USB 2.0 ports
13.13.
USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports
. .
. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
. .
. .
. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)
. .
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse,
printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
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1.3Rear panel
The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports
that allow convenient connection of devices.
1.1.
Line In port Line In port
1.
Line In port
1.1.
Line In port Line In port
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player or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this
port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center.
2.2.
Line Out port Line Out port
2.
Line Out port
2.2.
Line Out port Line Out port
. .
. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone
. .
or a speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes
Front Speaker Out.
3.3.
Microphone port Microphone port
3.
Microphone port
3.3.
Microphone port Microphone port
. .
. This Microphone (pink) port connects a
. .
microphone. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes
Surround Speaker.
The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone ports change
when you select the 6-channel configuration. Refer to the table below
for audio ports function variation.
Audio ports function variationAudio ports function variation
Audio ports function variation
Audio ports function variationAudio ports function variation
. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
. .
. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)
. .
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse,
printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
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8.8.
VGA port VGA port
8.
VGA port
8.8.
VGA port VGA port
9.9.
Power connector.Power connector.
9.
Power connector. Connects the power plug is for the power cable
9.9.
Power connector.Power connector.
. .
. Connects a VGA monitor.
. .
and plug.
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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 other system
components.
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Standby power LEDStandby power LED
1.
Standby power LED
1.1.
Standby power LEDStandby power LED
2.2.
HDD power plug (to HDD power connector)HDD power plug (to HDD power connector)
2.
HDD power plug (to HDD power connector)
2.2.
HDD power plug (to HDD power connector)HDD power plug (to HDD power connector)
3.3.
IDE cable (to HDD connector)IDE cable (to HDD connector)
3.
IDE cable (to HDD connector)
3.3.
IDE cable (to HDD connector)IDE cable (to HDD connector)
4.4.
Chassis fanChassis fan
4.
Chassis fan
4.4.
Chassis fanChassis fan
5.5.
CPU fanCPU fan
5.
CPU fan
5.5.
CPU fanCPU fan
6.6.
DIMM socketsDIMM sockets
6.
DIMM sockets
6.6.
DIMM socketsDIMM sockets
7.7.
HDD metal trayHDD metal tray
7.
HDD metal tray
7.7.
HDD metal trayHDD metal tray
8.8.
Optical drive shieldOptical drive shield
8.
Optical drive shield
8.8.
Optical drive shieldOptical drive shield
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Chapter 2
This chapter provides step-by-step
instructions on how to install
components in the system.
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2.1Preparation
Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you
plan to install in the Pundit-PE2 system.
Basic components to installBasic components to install
Basic components to install
Basic components to installBasic components to install
1.Hard disk drive (HDD)
2.Central processing unit (CPU)
3.DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
ToolTool
Tool
ToolTool
Phillips (cross) screw driver
2.2Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install the system components.
•Unplug the AC adapter cable from the wall socket before touching
any component.
•Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
•Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
•Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
•
Before you install or remove any component, ensure
Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
that the system power supply is switched off or thethat the system power supply is switched off or the
that the system power supply is switched off or the
that the system power supply is switched off or thethat the system power supply is switched off or the
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.
Onboard LEDOnboard LED
Onboard LED
Onboard LEDOnboard LED
The system motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED
lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off
mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug
the AC adapter cable before removing or plugging in any system
component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
1.On the rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover to
the chassis.
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2.Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the top cover screws.
Keep the screws for later use.
3.Pull the top cover slightly toward the rear panel until the side tabs are
disengaged from the chassis.
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4.Hold the center edge of the top cover, then lift. Set the top cover
aside.
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2.4Installing a hard disk drive (HDD)
The Pundit-PE2 system supports one UltraATA133 IDE hard disk drive (HDD).
To install a hard disk drive:
1.Remove the two metal
cover screws. Keep the
screws for later use.
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2.Use the metal cover
handle to slide the cover
toward the rear panel
until the side hooks
disengage from the HDD
metal tray and optical
drive shield tabs.
AA
A
AA
Side hooksSide hooks
Side hooks
Side hooksSide hooks
Side hooksSide hooks
Side hooks
Side hooksSide hooks
Lift the metal cover,
then set aside.
Set your hard disk drive as Master device before connecting the IDE
cable and power plug. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set
the drive as Master device.
3.Connect the 40-pin IDE
cable to the IDE
connector on the drive.
4.Connect the 4-pin power
plug to the HDD power
connector.
5.Place the drive on the
tray. Insert the tray
metal tacks into the
drive screw holes (two
at the side and two at
the bottom).
Metal tacksMetal tacks
Metal tacks
Metal tacksMetal tacks
(To side of the drive)
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tacks before
inserting the bottom
metal tacks.
6.Secure the drive with
two side screws.
7.Align the metal cover
side hooks with the HDD
metal tray and optical
drive shield tabs (A),
then slide the metal
cover toward the front
panel until it fits in place
(B).
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Metal tacks
Metal tacksMetal tacks
(To bottom of the drive)
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A
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with screws that you
removed earlier.
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2.5Installing a CPU
The system motherboard has a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force
(ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel
processor in the 478-pin package.
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Pentium® 4
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Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assemblyRemoving the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assemblyRemoving the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install
a CPU.
The Pundit-PE2 system comes with a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan
and heatsink assembly for optimum CPU thermal control and system
ventilation. Do not replace the CPU fan with other models.
To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:
1.Loosen the CPU fan screws.
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2.Disconnect the CPU fan cable
from the CPU fan connector
on the motherboard.
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3.Lift the CPU fan.
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4.Disconnect the chassis fan
cable from the chassis fan
connector.
5.Move the chassis fan and
heatsink assembly toward
the direction of the front
panel, then lift.