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Pundit-PE2 User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 2
... 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...
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... 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...
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...-channel audio feature 3-6 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe 3-9
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
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: BIOS Information
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...
Pundit-PE2 User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 7
... you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4 . Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus...
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...T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact...
Pundit-PE2 User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 18
... the components that you plan to install in the system.
Basic components to install
1. Hard disk drive (HDD) 2. Central processing unit (CPU) 3. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
Tool
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...
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Getting started
Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
ASUS Pundit-PE2
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... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all system features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
Pundit-PE2 User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 31
... SoundMAX® Audio Driver
Installs the AD1980 audio driver and the SoundMax® application. See page 3-1X for details.
SiS PCI LAN Driver
Installs the SiS PCI LAN driver.
SiS Mini IDE Driver
Installs the SiS Mini IDE driver.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions.
ASUS Pundit-PE2
3-3
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...the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility...
Pundit-PE2 User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 34
... (4-channel/6-channel) to the audio I/O ports on the system rear panel. Refer to the A u d i o p o r t s f u n c t i o n v a r i a t i o n table on page 1-4.
2. Install the AD1980 SoundMAX Audio Driver from the support CD. Refer to page 3-3 for details.
3. After installing the driver, the SoundMAX icon appears on the taskbar. Double-click the icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel.
4. From the...
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... rotations, voltages, and temperatures. This utility also allows you to check other information about your computer, including hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer.
Installing ASUS PC Probe
The ASUS PC Probe is available from the support CD that came with the system package. Refer to page 3-4 for...
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... disk drive. The display shows, "WARNING! Device not ready." if you proceed to step 5 without the flash disk/floppy disk in the USB port/USB floppy drive.
5. At the "Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _" prompt, type the file name of the updated BIOS file, then press . The application automatically searches the USB flash disk/floppy disk for the updated BIOS file.
5-2
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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....
To recover the BIOS using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS Utility:
1. Turn on the system. 2. Place the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks
the motherboard support CD for the original/updated BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading...
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...a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click A S U S U p d a t e. See page 3-4 for
the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update...
Pundit-PE2 User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 54
...BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m
3. Select the ASUS FTP site
t h e I n t e r n e t option from the
nearest you to avoid network...
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... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
Pundit-PE2 User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 56
... can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
Pundit-PE2 User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 65
... vary according to the CPU/PCI Frequency (MHz). Configuration options: [Auto] [266MHz] [333MHz]
BIOS Update [Enabled]
Functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with the required data. When set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]
The default...
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...: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving]
In Windows® 98 or later, APM is automatically installed as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" in the Control Panel. Select the item "Advanced" in the Power Management Properties dialog box to configure the APM settings.
Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]
This field determines when...