ASUS PUNDIT-PE2 User Manual

Pundit

Barebone System Model PE2

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Revised edition V2Revised edition V2

Revised edition V2

Revised edition V2Revised edition V2 April 2005April 2005

April 2005

April 2005April 2005

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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

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2

1.2 Front panel (external) .......................................................... 1-2

1.3 Front panel (internal) ........................................................... 1-3

1.4 Rear panel ............................................................................. 1-4

1.5 Internal components ............................................................ 1-5

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

2.1 Preparation ........................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-2

2.3 Removing the top cover ....................................................... 2-3

2.4 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) ......................................... 2-4

2.5 Installing a CPU ..................................................................... 2-6

2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ....... 2-6

2.5.2 CPU installation ....................................................... 2-7

2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly..... 2-8

2.6 Installing a DIMM ................................................................... 2-9

2.7 Replacing the top cover ..................................................... 2-10

2.8 Connecting the power cable ............................................... 2-11

2.9 Connecting external devices .............................................. 2-12

To the front panel ..............................................................2-12

To the rear panel ................................................................ 2-12

Basic InstallationBasic Installation

Basic Installation

Basic InstallationBasic Installation

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

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 ASUS contact information ...................................... 3-5

3.2.5 Other information ................................................... 3-5

Getting startedGetting started

Getting started

Getting startedGetting started

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3.3 Software information ........................................................... 3-6

3.3.1 Multi-channel audio feature .................................... 3-6

3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ....................................................... 3-9

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

4.1 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 4-2

4.2 Jumper ................................................................................. 4-3

4.3 Connectors ........................................................................... 4-4

4.3.1 Rear panel connectors ............................................ 4-4

4.3.2 Internal connectors................................................. 4-4

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 5-2

5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash ......................................................... 5-2

5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ................................... 5-4

5.1.3 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 5-5

5.2 BIOS setup program ............................................................. 5-8

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................... 5-9

5.2.2 Menu bar ................................................................. 5-9

5.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 5-11

Motherboard InfoMotherboard Info

Motherboard Info

Motherboard InfoMotherboard Info

BIOS InformationBIOS Information

BIOS Information

BIOS InformationBIOS Information

5.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ................... 5-13

5.3.2 Keyboard Features ............................................... 5-16

5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 5-17

5.4.1 Chip Configuration ................................................ 5-18

5.4.2 PCI Configuration .................................................. 5-20

5.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 5-22

5.5.1 Power Up Control .................................................. 5-24

5.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 5-25

5.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 5-26

5.7 Exit 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:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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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.

Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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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.

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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

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Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package.

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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.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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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.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTIONCAUTION

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.

LASER PRODUCT WARNINGLASER PRODUCT WARNING

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

LASER PRODUCT WARNINGLASER PRODUCT WARNING

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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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

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.

2.2.

Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2: Basic installation

Chapter 2: Basic installation

2.2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Accessories

2.2.

AccessoriesAccessories

• AC adapter and power plug

• Screws

3.3.

CablesCables

Cables

3.3.

CablesCables

• DC IN power cable and plug

4.4.

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

4.4.

Support CDSupport CD

5.5.

User guideUser guide

User guide

5.5.

User guideUser guide

6.6.

Optional itemsOptional items

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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1.1 Welcome!

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.

The Pundit-PE2 system supports the latest Intel

Pentium® 4 Prescott/ Northwood and 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!

1.2 Front panel (external)

The front panel includes the power button, system LEDs, and the slim optical drive.

1.1.

Power LED Power LED

Power LED

1.1.

Power LED Power LED

2.2.

HDD LED HDD LED

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

Optical drive. This is a slim optical disk drive.

3.3.

Optical driveOptical drive

4.4.

STOP/EJECT buttonSTOP/EJECT button

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

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

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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Power button Power button

Power button

7.7.

Power button Power button

8.8.

Front panel door lockFront panel door lock

Front panel door lock. Press this lock to show the front panel I/O

8.8.

Front panel door lockFront panel door lock

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. Press this button to turn the system on.

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ports.

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1.3 Front 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

4-pin IEEE 1394 port

9.9.

4-pin IEEE 1394 port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port

1010

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. This port provides high-speed

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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.

11.11.

Headphone port Headphone port

11.

Headphone port

11.11.

Headphone port Headphone port

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. This port connects a headphone with a stereo

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mini-plug.

12.12.

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

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. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

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. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)

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ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

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1.4 Rear 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

Line In port

1.1.

Line In port Line In port

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. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape

. .

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

Line Out port

2.2.

Line Out port Line Out port

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. 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

Microphone port

3.3.

Microphone port Microphone port

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. 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

PortPort

Port

PortPort

Light Blue Line In No function LFE Output*/Center Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Surround Surround

* Low Frequency Enhanced Output

4.4.

LAN (RJ-45) port LAN (RJ-45) port

LAN (RJ-45) port

4.4.

LAN (RJ-45) port LAN (RJ-45) port

Headphone/2-ChannelHeadphone/2-Channel

Headphone/2-Channel

Headphone/2-ChannelHeadphone/2-Channel

. .

. This port allows Fast Ethernet connection to

. .

4-Channel4-Channel

4-Channel

4-Channel4-Channel

6-Channel6-Channel

6-Channel

6-Channel6-Channel

a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

PS/2 mouse port PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 mouse port PS/2 mouse port

6.6.

PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 keyboard port

PS/2 keyboard port

6.6.

PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 keyboard port

7.7.

USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports

USB 2.0 ports

7.7.

USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports

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

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

. .

. These Universal Serial Bus 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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VGA port VGA port

VGA port

8.8.

VGA port VGA port

9.9.

Power connector.Power connector.

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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1.5 Internal 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.

1.1.

Standby power LEDStandby power LED

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)

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)

IDE cable (to HDD connector)

3.3.

IDE cable (to HDD connector)IDE cable (to HDD connector)

4.4.

Chassis fanChassis fan

Chassis fan

4.4.

Chassis fanChassis fan

5.5.

CPU fanCPU fan

CPU fan

5.5.

CPU fanCPU fan

6.6.

DIMM socketsDIMM sockets

DIMM sockets

6.6.

DIMM socketsDIMM sockets

7.7.

HDD metal trayHDD metal tray

HDD metal tray

7.7.

HDD metal trayHDD metal tray

8.8.

Optical drive shieldOptical drive shield

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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2.1 Preparation

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

2.2 Before 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 AC power adapter is detached from the powerthat the AC power adapter is detached from the power

that the AC power adapter is detached from the power

that the AC power adapter is detached from the powerthat the AC power adapter is detached from the power outlet. outlet.

outlet. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the

outlet. outlet. 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.

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Onboard LED

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Standby

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OFF

Powered

Off

2.3 Removing the top cover

To remove the top cover:

1. On the rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover to the chassis.

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.

4. Hold the center edge of the top cover, then lift. Set the top cover aside.

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2.4 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD)

The 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.

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.

Side hooksSide hooks

Side 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.

HandleHandle

Handle

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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)

Insert the side metal 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).

Metal tacksMetal tacks

Metal tacks

Metal tacksMetal tacks

(To bottom of the drive)

8. Secure the metal cover with screws that you removed earlier.

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2.5 Installing 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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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 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.

2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.

3. Lift the CPU fan.

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.

Set the chassis fan and heatsink assembly aside.

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1. Locate the 478-pin CPU socket on the motherboard.

2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90° angle.

3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner (gold mark) matches the base of the socket lever.

4. Carefully insert the CPU to the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. Do not force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

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5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

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