ASUS PUNDIT-S User Manual

® AB-P 2600

Book Size Barebone System

User’s Guide

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Disclaimer/Copyrights

Copyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).

Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.

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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

Product Name:	ASUS Barebone System
Manual Revision:	First Edition V1	E1181
Release Date:	December 2002

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Table of contents

Disclaimer/Copyrights .................................................................................	ii
FCC/CDC statements ................................................................................	iv
Safety information ......................................................................................	vi
About this guide .........................................................................................	vii
ASUS contact information ..........................................................................	ix
System package contents ...........................................................................	x

Chapter 1: System Introduction ..........................................		1-1
1.1	Front Panel Features .....................................................................	1-2
1.2	Rear Panel Features .....................................................................	1-3
1.3	Internal Features ...........................................................................	1-4

Chapter 2: Basic Installation ...............................................			2-1
2.1	Opening the chassis ......................................................................		2-2
2.2	Removing the disk drive assembly ................................................		2-4
2.3	Installing the system memory ........................................................		2-5
2.4	Installing the CPU ..........................................................................		2-6
2.5	Installing CPU heatsink and fan ....................................................		2-8
2.6	Installing a CD/DVD-ROM drive ..................................................		2-10
2.7	Installing a hard disk drive ...........................................................		2-12
2.8	Replacing chassis cover ..............................................................		2-13
2.9	Connect External Devices ...........................................................		2-14
2.10	Power Supply Specifications .......................................................		2-15
	2.10.1	Input Characteristics ....................................................	2-15
	2.10.2	Output Characteristics .................................................	2-15
	2.10.3	Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) ....................................	2-15

Chapter 3: Optional Procedures .........................................		3-1
3.1	Removing the PCI I/O cover ..........................................................	3-2
3.2	Installing a PCI expansion card .....................................................	3-3
Chapter 4: System Placement .............................................		4-1
4.1	Vertical placement .........................................................................	4-2
Chapter 5: Motherboard Information ..................................		5-1
5.1	Motherboard components ..............................................................	5-2
5.2	Motherboard layout ........................................................................	5-5
5.3	Before you proceed .......................................................................	5-6

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5.4	Central Processing Unit (CPU) ......................................................		5-6
5.5	System memory .............................................................................		5-7
5.6	Expansion slots .............................................................................		5-7
	5.6.1	Configuring an expansion card ......................................	5-7
	5.6.2	Standard Interrupt Assignments .....................................	5-8
5.7	Jumpers	.........................................................................................	5-9
5.8	Connectors ..................................................................................		5-12

Chapter 6: BIOS Information ...............................................			6-1
6.1	Managing and updating the BIOS .................................................		6-2
	6.1.1	Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ....................	6-2
	6.1.2	Using AFLASH to update the BIOS ...............................	6-4
	6.1.3	CrashFree BIOS feature ................................................	6-8
6.2	BIOS Setup program .....................................................................		6-9
	6.2.1	BIOS menu bar ............................................................	6-10
	6.2.2	Legend bar ...................................................................	6-10
6.3	Main Menu ...................................................................................		6-12
	6.3.1	Primary and Secondary Master/Slave .........................	6-14
	6.3.2	Keyboard Features ......................................................	6-18
6.4	Advanced Menu ...........................................................................		6-19
	6.4.1	Chip Configuration .......................................................	6-21
	6.4.2	I/O Device Configuration ..............................................	6-24
	6.4.3	PCI Configuration .........................................................	6-25
		6.4.3.1 Onboard PCI Devices Control ..........................	6-26
		6.4.3.2 PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion ...........................	6-27
6.5	Power Menu ................................................................................		6-28
	6.5.1	Power Up Control .........................................................	6-30
	6.5.2	Hardware Monitor ........................................................	6-32
6.6	Boot Menu ...................................................................................		6-34
6.7	Exit Menu .....................................................................................		6-36

Chapter 7: Starting up ..........................................................			7-2
7.1	Install an operating system ............................................................		7-2
7.2	Support CD information .................................................................		7-2
	7.2.1	Running the support CD ................................................	7-2
	7.2.2	Installation menus ..........................................................	7-3
	7.2.3	Software and drivers description ....................................	7-3
7.3	Software information ......................................................................		7-5
	7.3.1	ASUS Update .................................................................	7-5
	7.3.2	ASUS PC Probe .............................................................	7-6

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FCC/CDC statements

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

•This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING!

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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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.

•Before connecting or removing cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

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

•Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

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

•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

•Place the product on a stable surface.

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

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About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Book Size Barebone System. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.

How this guide is organized

This document contains the following parts:

1.Chapter 1: System Introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS book size barebone system. It includes introduction on the front and rear panel features, and the internal features.

2.Chapter 2: System Assembly

This chapter tells how to install components into the barebone system through illustrated step-by-step instructions.

3.Chapter 3: Optional Components

This chapter detail steps in installing other optional components that can be included in the system .

4.Chapter 4: System Placement

This chapter describes proper system placement for system safety and compliment space saving design.

5.Chapter 5: Motherboard Information

This chapter gives information about the P4S8L motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. It also includes information on the USB/audio board located on the front panel.

6.Chapter 6: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters.

7.Chapter 7: Starting up

This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD.

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About this guide

Conventions used in this guide

WARNING!

Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

DANGER!

Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT

Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE

Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed on page ix.

2.Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Address:	150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel:	[phone]
General Fax:	[phone]
General Email:	[e-mail]

Technical Support

MB/Others (Tel):	[phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel):	[phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel):	[phone] (English)
Support Fax:	[phone]
Support Email:	[e-mail]
Web Site:	www.asus.com.tw
Newsgroup:	cscnews.asus.com.tw

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address:	6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center,
	Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA
General Fax:	[phone]
General Email:	[e-mail]

Technical Support

Support Fax:	[phone]
General Support:	[phone]
Web Site:	www.asus.com
Support Email:	[e-mail]

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria)

Address:	Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Fax:	[phone]
General Email:	[e-mail] (for marketing requests only)

Technical Support

Support Hotline:	MB/Others: [phone]
Notebook (Tel):	[phone]
Support Fax:	[phone]
Support (Email):	www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support)
Web Site:	www.asuscom.de

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System package contents

Check your ASUS Barebone System package for the following items:

1.Barebone system

2.Motherboard

3.Switching power supply

4.Support CD

5.User’s guide

1.Optional items may not be present in your package.

2.If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately.

If you are assembling the system by yourself, make sure to prepare all the components before starting. It saves you a lot of time not having to hunt down components when you need them.

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Chapter 1

All about the ASUS Book Size Barebone System: the front and rear panel features, and the internal layout and design.

System Introduction

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1.1Front Panel Features

The ASUS Book Size Barebone System includes the ASUS motherboard, a power supply and a CD-ROM or DVD drive built into in a dual-positional chassis.

The front panel features:

CD/DVD Eject Button

HDD LED

CD-ROM / DVD Drive

I/O Panel, (behind door, press to open)

Power Button

Power LED

The front bezel door conceals the and features: a PCMCIA slot, 4-in-1 card slot, the fiber optical SPDIF in and out connectors, the 4 and 6-pin 1394 jacks, two USB connectors (Ports 2&3), headphone and microphone connectors

Press PUSH icon to open the door.

Reset

PCMCIA

4-in-1 card reader

SPDIF in SPDIF out 6-pin 1394

4-pin 1394

USB Ports (2&3) Microphone Headphone

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1.2Rear Panel Features

The rear panel of the ASUS Book Size Barebone System includes the standard PC99 I/O connectors for external devices, power supply socket, and optional feature connectors.

The rear panel features:

Power Supply

Line In

Line Out

Microphone

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 Keyboard

USB (0&1)

DVI-Out

VGA Port

Serial Port

Voltage Selector

The switching power supply that came with the system has a voltage selector switch below the power socket. Use this switch to select the appropriate voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.

If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127V, set the switch to 115V.

If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set the switch to 230V.

S-Video

TV-Out

LAN Port

Parallel Port

115V/230V Voltage Selector

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

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1.3Internal Features

The figure below shows the system from above. The standard components are already installed.

Power Supply

CD / DVD ROM Drive

PCI Riser Card ASUS Motherboard CPU Cooler

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Chapter 2

Step-by-step instructions on how to install basic components.

ASUS has designed the Pundit for an ASUS P4S8L motherboard only. It is not advisable to install other motherboards. Before installing any motherboard other than the original supplied by ASUS, make sure that it fits into the case and the I/O connectors correspond to the openings on the back panel.

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2.1Opening the chassis

1. Remove the four screws on each end of the back panel. This frees the the chassis cover.

2. Separate the case and chassis cover: use your thumbs to pull it off, from the front to the back, then lift it off the chassis.

3. Open the case, lifting the top cover.

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5.Gently detach the three front bezel hooks from the case front so that it may be removed.

6.Remove the front bezel and set it aside.

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2.2Removing the disk drive assembly

1.Remove the three screws on each marked location as shown. This frees the DVD/CD/HD drive assembly.

2. Slowly lift out the DVD/ CD/hard disk drive module.

Take caution when lifting out the drive assembly, you may damage the cables connected to the DVD/CD and hard disk drives.

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2.3 Installing the system memory

1.To perform this procedure, make sure

2Locate the two DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets on the ASUS motherboard.

P4S8L

P4S8L 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

80 Pins

104 Pins

A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3.Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

4.Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

5.Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

6.After installing the DIMM, place the CD and floppy drive assembly back into its original position. Then, replace the front bezel; take care to insert the three plastic tabs without stress.

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2.4 Installing the CPU

1. To install the CPU, it is necessary to remove the pre-installed heatsink assembly.

2. Press down and unhook the metal retaining clips on both sides of the metal heatsink.

3. Disconnect the CPU fan power cable if it is too short.

4. Lift the heatsink assembly up and out.

5. Locate the CPU Socket

478 on the motherboard.

Pundit P4S8L Motherboard

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6. Unlock the socket by

Socket Lever pressing the socket lever sideways, then lift it up to

a 90°-100° angle.

90 - 100

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.

7. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever.

8. Carefully insert the CPU

Gold Mark

into 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!

9.When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you 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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2.5 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel® Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

When you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/Northwood Processor, the package usually includes the heatsink and fan assembly.

Follow these steps to install the

CPU heatsink and fan.

1.Position the fan heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU such that the fan cable is nearest the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (marked CPU_FAN1).

2.Align one retention bracket with the rail on the side of the heatsink. Orient the bracket such that the locking lever is on the side of the PCI slots.

3.Snap the hook of the metal retention bracket into the hole of the retention module.

4.Follow steps 2 and 3 to attach the second retention bracket.

Locking lever

Retention bracket Hole on the retention module

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5.Carefully press down the locking lever on the other side of the bracket and hook its end into the hole of the retention module to secure the fan heatsink assembly in place.

6.Follow step 5 to lock the second bracket.

Locking lever

7.Connect the CPU fan cable from the assembly to the fan connector labeled CPU_FAN1.

CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1)

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2.6 Install a CD/DVD-ROM drive

In the future, you may want to upgrade your CD/DVD-ROM drive for higher speed. Follow these steps to install a CD/DVD-ROM drive.

1.After dislodging the disk drive assembly and disconnecting all cable connections, place disk drive assembly on a stable surface.

2.If you are replacing an installed CD/DVD-ROM drive, first remove the four screws (two on each side) to dislodge currently installed drive.

3.Slide the new CD/DVD-ROM drive in the vacated CD/DVD-ROM drive slot. Properly match the screw holes on each side of the drive. If the screw holes doesn’t match, pull the drive out and reverse the drive entry.

4.After properly matching the screw holes, tighten the four screws (two on each side). Make sure the drive is stable in place.

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5.Connect a power cable from the power supply to the power connector at the back of the CD/DVD-ROM. Use the cable with the white connector labeled P4.

6.Connect one end of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the CD-ROM, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface.

CD/DVD-ROM Audio

Cable

IDE Ribbon Cable

7.Connect one end of the CD-ROM audio cable to the 4-pin connector at the back of the CD/DVD-ROM.

8.Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE2) on the motherboard.

Red Stripe to Pin 1

Power Cable (P4)

Primary IDE connector (PRI_IDE1)

9.Connect the other end of the audio cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled CD on the motherboard.

CD/DVD-ROM Connector (CD1)

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2.7Installing a hard disk drive

1.Carefully slip the hard disk drive into the disk drive assembly. Ensure that the four screw holes are properly aligned. Tighten in the screws.

2.Slide the disk drive assembly back into its original place. Connect the middle connector of the IDE cable to the primary IDE connector on the hard disk drive. Locate the P5 power cable and connect it to the hard disk drive.

Power Cable (P5) IDE Cable

(Red strip to Pin 1)

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2.8 Replace the cover

After you have installed all the internal components and you have connected all the necessary cables, you are now ready to put the system back together.

Follow these steps to re-assemble the system.

1.Replace the front cover bezel. Make sure the front bezel locks are properly clamped in place.

2.Align chassis cover tabs and push chassis cover towards the front panel.

3.Make sure the four screw

holes on the chassis cover are aligned to the holes on the case.

4.Tighten the four screws.

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2.9 Connect External Devices

The figure below shows the specific connectors and devices that you can connect to the rear panel ports.

AC

Line In

Line Out S-Video

Mic

TV-out

PS/2 KB

PS/2 Mouse

USB

RJ-45

DVI

Parallel

VGA

Serial

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2.10		Power Supply Specifications
2.10.1		Input Characteristics
	Input Voltage Range				Min	Nom	Max
		Range 1			90V	115V	135V
		Range 2			180V	230V	265V
	Input Frequency Range				47 Hz to 63 Hz
	Maximum Input ac Current				4A max. at 115Vac
					2A max. at 230Vac, maximum load
	Inrush Current				90A max. at 115Vac,
					full load cold start at 25°C
	Efficiency				70% min. at nominal input,
					maximum load
2.10.2		Output Characteristics
	Output		Load Range		Regulation		Ripple
	Voltage		Min	Max	Min	Max	Max
		+5V	0.5A	4.0A	-5%	+5%	50mVp-p
	+12V		0.45A	9.5A	-5%	+5%	120mVp-p
	-12V		0A	0.2A	-10%	+10%	120mVp-p
	+5VSB		0.05A	1.5A	-5%	+5%	50mVp-p
	+3V3		1A	8.0A	-5%	+5%	50mVp-p

2.10.3 Over-Voltage Protection (OVP)

Output Voltage	Maximum Voltage
+5V	6.5V
+12V	15.6V
+3.3V	4.3V

The power supply will shut down and latch off for shorting +5V, +12V, -12V, or +3.3V. By shorting +5VSB, the power supply can latch down or automatically recover when the fault condition is removed

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