ASUS PUNDIT P3-PH5X User Guide
Pundit P3-PH5X
ASUS PC
(Desktop Barebone)
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E3240
First Edition
December 2007
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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
s ................................................................... 2-3
2.3.1 Removing the system cover ............................................
2-3
2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly ................................
2-4
2.4 Installing a CPU ............................................................................
2-5
2.4.1 CPU installation ..............................................................
2-5
2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ................
2-8
2.5 Installing a DIMM ........................................................................
2-10
2.5.1 Memory congurations ..................................................
2-10
2.5.2 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
2-13
2.5.3 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
2-13
2.6 Installing an expansion card .....................................................
2-14
2.6.1 Expension slots .............................................................
2-14
2.6.2 Expension card installation ...........................................
2-14
2.7 Installing an optical drive ..........................................................
2-17
Uninstalling the optical drive ........................................................ 2-18
2.8 Removing the card reader .........................................................
2-19
2.9 Installing hard disk drives (HDDs) ............................................
2-20
2.9.1 Hard disk drive bays .....................................................
2-20
2.9.2 SATA hard disk drive installation ...................................
2-20
2.9.3 IDE hard disk drive installation ......................................
2-22
2.9.4 Uninstalling a hard disk drive ........................................
2-22
2.10 Replacing the covers .................................................................
2-23
2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly ..............................
2-23
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2.10.2 Replacing the system cover .......................................... 2-24
2.11 Installing the foot stands ...........................................................
2-25
2.12 Selecting the voltage .................................................................
2-26
Chapter 3: Getting started
3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2
3.2 Support CD information ..............................................................
3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD .................................................
3-2
3.2.2 Drivers menu ...................................................................
3-3
3.2.3 Utilities menu ..................................................................
3-4
3.2.4 Make disk menu ..............................................................
3-5
3.2.5 Manual ............................................................................
3-6
3.2.6 ASUS contact information ...............................................
3-6
3.2.7 Other information ............................................................
3-7
Chapter 4: Motherboard 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 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................
5-2
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................
5-3
5.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................
5-4
5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................
5-6
5.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................
5-8
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 Navigation keys .............................................................
5-12
5.2.4 Menu items ...................................................................
5-13
5.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................
5-13
5.2.6 Conguration elds .......................................................
5-13
5.2.7 Pop-up window .............................................................
5-13
5.2.8 Scroll bar .......................................................................
5-13
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5.2.9 General help ................................................................. 5-13
5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................
5-14
5.3.1 System Time .................................................................
5-14
5.3.2 System Date .................................................................
5-14
5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................
5-14
5.3.4 SATA1 and SATA 2
........................................................ 5-15
5.3.5 IDE Conguration ..........................................................
5-16
5.3.6 System Information .......................................................
5-17
5.4
Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-18
5.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration .............................................
5-18
5.4.2 USB Conguration ........................................................
5-20
5.4.3 CPU Conguration ........................................................
5-21
5.4.4 Chipset ..........................................................................
5-23
5.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................
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 .......................................................
5-28
5.5.5 APM Conguration ........................................................
5-29
5.5.6 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
5-30
5.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................
5-31
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
5-31
5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
5-32
5.6.3 Security .........................................................................
5-33
5.7 Tools menu .................................................................................
5-35
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ......................................................................... 5-35
5.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................
5-36
Appendix: CPU features
A.1 Intel® EM64T ..................................................................................A-2
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
®
Technology (EIST)........................A-2
A.2.1 System requirements ......................................................
A-2
A.2.2 Using the EIST ................................................................
A-3
A.3 Intel
®
Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-4
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•
This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power
cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
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, ensure that 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 qualied
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-PH5X 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 barebone system. 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: 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 the motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Appendix: CPU features
The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the
motherboard supports.
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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 nd 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
yers, 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 P3-PH5X 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-PH5X barebone system with
• ASUS motherboard
• 220 W PFC power supply unit
• 6-in-1 storage card reader
2. Accessories
• 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 1)
4. CDs
• Support CD
• Recover PRO CD (only support 2000/XP OS)
5. Quick Installation Guide
ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X
Chapter 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.
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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X!
ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X is an all-in-one barebone system with powerful and exible
features.
The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by ASUS
motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land
package with 1066 MHz FSB and up to 8 GB system memory.
With audio capabilities, extensive connectivity, and Fast Ethernet LAN, the Pundit
P3-PH5X is designed for the sophisticated. The system’s ergonomic design allows
vertical or horizontal placement so you can maximize your desktop space.
With these and many more, the Pundit P3-PH5X denitely delivers the cutting
edge technology for your computing and multimedia needs.
1.2 Front panel
The front panel includes the front panel cover, system and audio control buttons,
and LEDs.
Press here to
open the front
panel cover
Close Open
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1. Optical drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical drive tray.
2. Memory Stick
®
/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot*. This slot is for a Memory
Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card.
3. Optical drive/bay cover.
Covers the optical drive or optical drive bay.
4. CompactFlash® card slot* . This slot is for a CompactFlash® storage
card.
5. Power LED
. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON.
6. HDD LED
. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to the
hard disk drive.
7. Power button . Press this button to turn the system on or off.
8. Front panel cover.
Covers the 6-in-1 card reader and front panel I/O ports.
Press the indicated area to open the front panel cover. Refer to the illustration
in the previous page.
9. SmartMedia
®
card slot* . This slot is for a SmartMedia® storage card.
10. Card reader LED.
This LED lights up when data is being read from or written
to a storage card inserted in any of the card reader slots.
11. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot*
. This slot is for a Secure
Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card.
12. Headphone port
. This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-
plug.
13. Microphone port
. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
14. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port
. This port provides high-speed connectivity for
IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other
PC devices.
15. 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.
*Use and format a storage card according to the documentation that comes with
it.
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1. Cover screw. Secures the system cover.
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 vent.
Provides ventilation for the system.
5. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port
. Provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE
1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other
consumer electronic devices.
6. LAN (RJ-45) port
. This port allows Fast Ethernet connection to a Local
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
7. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange).
This port connects the center/
subwoofer speakers.
8. Line In port (light blue).
This port connects a tape player or other audio
sources.
9. Line Out port (lime).
This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4/6/8-
channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
10. Metal bracket lock.
Secures the expansion slot/card metal brackets.
11. Voltage selector.
Allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to
the voltage supply in your area. See the “Selecting the Voltage” section on
page 2-26 before adjusting this switch.
12. Power connector.
Connects the power cable and plug.
13. PS/2 keyboard port . This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
1.3 Rear panel
The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that
allow convenient connection of devices.
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14. External SATA port (eSATA). Connects to an external SATA box or a Serial
ATA port multiplier.
15. VGA port
. Connects a VGA monitor.
16. USB 2.0 ports
. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner,
camera, PDA, and others.
17. Side Speaker Out port (black).
This port connects the side speakers in an
8-channel audio conguration.
18. Rear Speaker Out port (gray).
This port connects the rear speakers in a
4/6/8-channel audio conguration.
19. Microphone port (pink).
This port connects a microphone. In 2/4/6/8-
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 6/8-channel conguration. Refer to the table below for audio ports
function variation.
20. Expansion slots. You can insert expansion boards into these slots to add
memory and graphics capabilities to the system.
21. Power fan vent.
The fan vent allows air to be circulated by the power supply
fan.
Audio ports function variation
Port
Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Light Blue
Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Gray - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Black - - - Side Speaker Out
Yellow Orange
- - Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
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1.4 Internal components
The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top
cover and the chassis support bracket. The installed components are labeled
for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional
system components.
1. 5.25-inch empty optical 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
14. System fan
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Chapter 2
Basic installation
This chapter provides step-bystep instructions on how to install
components in the system.
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2.1 Preparation
Before you proceed, ensure 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
2.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the
system.
The system 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 ensure that
the standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component.
•
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.
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P5B-VM
Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off
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3. Slightly pull the cover toward the
rear panel until the cover hooks
disengages from the chassis
holes.
2. Remove the cover screws.
Keep the screws for later use.
2.3 Removing the covers
2.3.1 Removing the system cover
To remove the cover and metal chassis support:
1. On the rear panel, locate the two
thumb screws that secure the
cover to the chassis.
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.
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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-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the chassis to
detach.
Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly.
Hinge-like tab
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2.4 Installing a CPU
The ASUS motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.
2.4.1 CPU installation
• 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 ensure that the socket contacts are not bent.
Contact your retailer immediately if you see any damage to the socket
contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair
only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation or removal.
Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and
the load lever is on your left.
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CPU Socket 775
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To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you
are installing a CPU.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.
Retention tab
Load lever
This side of the cam box
should face you.
PnP Cap
A
B
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forenger to a 100º angle (A),
then push the PnP cap from the load
plate window to remove (B).
Load plate
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5. Position the CPU over
the socket, ensuring that
the gold triangle is on
the bottom-left corner of
the socket. The socket
alignment key should t into
the CPU notch.
Alignment key
Gold triangle mark
The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
6. Close the load plate (A), then push
the load lever (B) until it snaps into
the retention tab.
A
B
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the
Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®
Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for
more information on these CPU features.
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2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink
and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
• When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package
includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately,
ensure that you use only Intel®-certied multi-directional heatsink and fan.
• Your Intel
®
Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a
push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the
Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU
before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, ensuring that the
four fasteners match the holes on
the motherboard.
A
B
B
2. Push down two fasteners at a time
in a diagonal sequence to secure
the heatsink and fan assembly in
place.
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B
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3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable
to the connector on the motherboard.
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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CPU Fan Connector
CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
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2.5 Installing a DIMM
The system motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a
240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched
differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
2.5.1 Memory congurations
You may install up to 8 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2
GB DDR2 DIMMs.
• Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than the recommended congurations
may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the
recommended congurations in the table on the next page.
• Install only
identical (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMM in DIMM_A and
DIMM_B.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.
• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB
system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory.
• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 MB
chips or double-sided x16 memory modules.
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
R
P5B-VM
P5B-VM
240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2
112 Pins
128 Pins
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DDR2 Qualied Vendors List
The following tables list the memory modules that have been tested and qualied
for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the
latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard.
DDR2 533 Qualied Vendors List
DDR2 667 Qualied Vendors List
Size Vendor Model CL Brand
SS/
DS
Component
DIMM support
A* B* C*
256MB Kingston E5116AF-5C-E N/A N/A SS KVR533D2N4/256 •
512MB Kingston HYB18T512800AF37 N/A N/A SS KVR533D2N4/512 • • •
1024MB Kingston 5YDIID9GCT N/A N/A DS KVR533D2N4/512 • • •
256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3.7 N/A N/A SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A • •
512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF37 N/A N/A SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A • • •
1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF37 N/A N/A DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A • • •
256MB Qimonda HYB18T5121608BF-3.7 N/A N/A SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-B • • •
512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37 N/A N/A SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-B • • •
1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37 N/A N/A DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-B • •
512MB Hynix HY5PS12821F-C4 N/A N/A SS HYMP564U648-C4 • • •
1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821F-C4 N/A N/A DS HYMP512U648-C4 • •
512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-C3 N/A N/A SS HYMP564U64AP8-C3 • • •
1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-C3 N/A N/A DS HYMP512U64AP8-C3 • • •
512MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E N/A N/A SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E • • •
1024MB
Kingmax
E5108AB-5C-E N/A N/A DS KLBD48F-A8EB4 • •
1024MB
Kingmax
5MB22D9DCN N/A N/A DS KLBD48F-A8ME4 • •
Size Vendor Model CL Brand
SS/
DS
Component
DIMM support
A* B* C*
512MB
Kingston
E5108AE-6E-E N/A N/A SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • •
1024MB
Kingston
E5108AE-6E-E N/A N/A DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • •
512MB
Kingston
E5108AE-6E-E N/A N/A SS KVR667D2E5/512 • • •
256MB
Kingston
HYB18T256800AF3 N/A N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • •
256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3S N/A N/A SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-A • •
512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S N/A N/A SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-A • • •
1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S N/A N/A DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-A • • •
256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160BF-3S N/A N/A SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-B • • •
512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S N/A N/A SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-B • • •
1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S N/A N/A DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-B • • •
256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE6 N/A N/A SS M378T3354CZ0-CE6 • • •
512MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC N/A N/A SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6 • • •
1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC N/A N/A DS M378T2953CZ0-CE6 • • •
512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 N/A N/A SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 • • •
512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 N/A N/A SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 • • •
256MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E N/A N/A SS EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E • • •
512MB ELPIDA E2108AB-6E-E N/A N/A SS EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E • • •
512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG N/A N/A SS M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 • • •
512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS BL6464AA663.8FD • •
1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A DS BL12864AA663.16FD • • •
1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A DS BL12864AL664.16FD • • •
1024MB Apacer E5108AE-6E-E N/A N/A DS 78.01092.420
512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E N/A N/A SS AU512E667C5KBGC • • •
1024MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E N/A N/A DS AU01GE667C5KBGC • • •
512MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX N/A N/A SS KLCC28F-A8KB5 • • •
1024MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX N/A N/A DS KLCD48F-A8KB5 •
512MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E N/A N/A SS TS64MLQ64V6J • • •
1024MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E N/A N/A DS TS128MLQ64V6J • • •
512MB Transcend J12Q3AB-6 N/A N/A SS JM367Q643A-6 • • •
1024MB Transcend J12Q3AB-6 N/A N/A DS JM388Q643A-6 • • •
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Size Vendor Model CL Brand
SS/
DS
Component
DIMM support
A* B* C*
512MB
Kingston
K4T51083QC
N/A N/A SS
KVR800D2N5/512
• • •
1024MB
Kingston
K4T51083QC
N/A N/A DS KVR800D2N5/1G • • •
1024MB
Kingston
Heat-Sink Package
N/A N/A DS
KHX6400D2LL/1G
• • •
512MB
Qimonda HYB18T256800AF25
N/A N/A DS
HYS64T64520HU-2.5-A
• • •
512MB Qimonda
HYB18T256800AF25F
N/A N/A DS
HYS64T64020HU-25F-A
• •
256MB Qimonda
HYB18T512160BF-25F
N/A N/A SS
HYS64T32000HU-25F-B
• • •
512MB Qimonda
HYB18T512800BF25F
N/A N/A SS
HYS64T64000HU-25F-B
• • •
1024MB Qimonda
HYB18T512800BF25F
N/A N/A DS
HYS64T128020HU-25F-B
• • •
512MB Hynix
HY5PS12821BFP-S5
N/A N/A SS
HYMP564U64BP8-S5
• • •
512MB Micron
5JAIIZ9DQQ
N/A N/A SS
MT8HTF6464AY-80EA3
• • •
1024MB Micron
5JAIIZ9DQQ
N/A N/A DS
MT16HTF12864AY-80EA3
• • •
512MB Micron
5ZD22D9GKX
N/A N/A SS
MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4
• • •
1024MB Micron
5ZD22D9GKX
N/A N/A DS
MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4
• • •
512MB Micron
6ZD22D9GKX
N/A N/A SS
MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4
• • •
1024MB Micron
6ZD22D9GKX
N/A N/A SS
MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4
• • •
1024MB Corsair
Heat-Sink Package
N/A N/A DS
CM2X1024-6400C4
•
512MB A-DATA N/A N/A N/A SS
M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52
• •
512MB A-DATA
AD29608A8A-25EG
N/A N/A SS
M20AD6G3H3160I1E5E
•
512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS
BL6464AA804.8FD
• • •
1024MB Crucia Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A DS
BL12864AA804.16FD
• • •
512MB Transcend
Heat-Sink Package
N/A N/A SS
AHU512E800C5K1C
• • •
1024MB Transcend
Heat-Sink Package
N/A N/A DS
AHU01GE800C5K1C
• • •
DDR2 800 Qualied Vendors List
SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided
DIMM support:
• A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory
conguration.
• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots, or the
black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
• C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black
slots as two pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/553MHz QVL.
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2.5.2 Installing a DIMM
Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the
motherboard and the components.
To install a DIMM:
1. Unlock a 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.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips snap
back in place and the DIMM is
properly seated.
2.5.3 Removing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM:
1. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. Do
not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR
DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
Unlocked retaining clip
DDR2 DIMM notch
Support the DIMM lightly with
your ngers when pressing the
retaining clips. The DIMM might
get damaged when it ips out
with extra force.
DDR2 DIMM notch
1
2
3
1
2
1
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2.6.2 Expansion card installation
1. Lay the system on its side on a at
and stable surface.
2. Lift the expansion card lock to a 90º100º angle.
2.6 Installing an expansion card
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has two
PCI, one PCI Express™ x4, and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
2.6.1 Expansion slots
PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other
cards that comply with PCI specications.
PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the
PCI Express specications.
PCI Express x4 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other
cards that comply with the PCI Express specications.
The system supports low prole PCI, PCI Express x16, and PCI Express x4
cards. You can only install low prole expansion cards on this system. Ask your
retailer for details.
Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it
and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage the motherboard.
To install an expansion card:
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