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  • Page 1 Pundit P1-AH2 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Notices ... vi Safety information ... vii About this guide ...viii System package contents ... x Chapter 1: System Introduction Welcome! ... 1-2 Front panel ... 1-2 Rear panel ... 1-4 Internal components ... 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Preparation ...
  • Page 4 3.3.2 Utilities menu ... 3-4 3.3.3 ASUS contact information ... 3-5 Software information ... 3-5 3.4.1 ASUS PC Probe II ... 3-5 3.4.2 DTS function ... 3-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Introduction ... 4-2 Motherboard layout ... 4-2 Jumpers ... 4-3 Connectors ...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Main menu ... 5-15 5.3.1 System Time ... 5-15 5.3.2 System Date ... 5-15 5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave ... 5-16 5.3.4 First/Second SATA Master ... 5-18 5.3.5 HDD SMART Monitoring ... 5-19 5.3.6 Installed Memory ... 5-19 5.3.7 Usable Memory ...

  • Page 6: Notices

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Pundit P1 - AH2 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized...

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    Check your Pundit P1 - AH2 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description ASUS Pundit P1 - AH2 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • CompactFlash card reader •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Pundit P1-AH2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P1-AH2! The ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD Sempron, or AMD ®...
  • Page 13 Press to open the front panel cover Power button Power LED Internal Reset button. CompactFlash card slot. Front panel cover. 3-in-1 card reader. S/PDIF Out port. 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. USB 2.0 ports. Microphone port. 10. Headphone port. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. Power connector. Line In port. Line Out port. Microphone port. PS/2 keyboard port. Chapter 1: System introduction...
  • Page 15 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Headset 2-speaker Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out Pink Mic In ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 4-speaker 6-speaker Surround Out Surround Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass...

  • Page 16: Internal Components

    5.25-inch optical drive and 3.5 inch hard disk drive cage Front penel cover Power supply unit PCI card riser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCI slot) ASUS motherboard DIMM sockets CPU socket CPU fan and heatsink assembly Chapter 1: System introduction...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    Preparation Before you proceed, make sure 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.

  • Page 19: Removing The Side Cover

    Removing the side cover Remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. Pull the cover slightly toward the rear panel. Lift the cover, then set aside. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2...

  • Page 20: Removing The Front Panel Cover

    Removing the front panel cover Lift the front panel cover hooks outward. Carefully remove the front panel cover, then set it aside. Removing the storage drive assembly Lay the system on its side, then locate and remove three storage drive assembly screws. Lift the storage drive assembly, then set aside.

  • Page 21: Removing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    Remove two screws securing the blower to the CPU fan. Set the blower aside. Unhook and slide out the metal clips that secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the retention module. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2...

  • Page 22: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU that is designed for the AM2 socket.
  • Page 23 CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2...

  • Page 24: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    2.7.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/ AMD Sempron™ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.
  • Page 25 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2...

  • Page 26: Installing A Dimm

    • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
  • Page 27 HYB18T512800BF3S 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S 256MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E 512MB ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E 512MB A-DATA AD29608A8B-3EG 512MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E 1024MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Side(s) Model KVR800D2N5/512 KVR800D2N5/1G M378T6553CZ3-CE7 M378T3354CZ3-CE7 HYS64T64020HU-25F-A HYMP564U64BP8-S5 HYMP512U64BP8-S5 MT8HTF6464AY-80EA3 MT16HTF12864AY-80EA3 MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 CM2X512A-6400 CM2X1024-6400C4 M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52 M20AD6G3H3160I1E5E BL12864AA804.16FD...
  • Page 28 DDR2-533 Size Vendor 256MB KINGSTON 512MB KINGSTON 1024MB KINGSTON 512MB Infineon 256MB Infineon 512MB Infineon 1024MB Infineon 2048MB Infineon 256MB Infineon 512MB Infineon 1024MB Infineon 512MB Hynix 1024MB Hynix 1024MB Hynix 512MB Hynix 1024MB Hynix 512MB ELPIDA 512MB ELPIDA 1024MB ELPIDA 2048MB ELPIDA...

  • Page 29: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm

    Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Unlocked retaining clip Locked Retaining Clip DDR2 DIMM notch...

  • Page 30: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
  • Page 31 Insert the card connector to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. Secure the card with a screw. Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. Make sure that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-13...

  • Page 32: 2.10 Installing An Optical Drive

    2.10 Installing an optical drive Follow these steps to install an optical drive: Turn the storage drive assembly upside down with the 3.5-inch bay on top of the 5.25-inch bay. Insert the optical drive upside down to the 5.25-inch bay, then secure it with two screws on both sides.

  • Page 33: Reinstalling The Storage Drive Assembly

    SATA cable to the SATA HD. Connect the 4-pin power plugs to the power connectors at the back of the drives. Install the storage drive assembly to the chassis. Secure the storage drive assembly with three screws. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2-15...

  • Page 34: 2.12 Installing The Foot Stand

    2.12 Installing the foot stand Match the foot stand hooks to the holes on the chassis. Pull the foot stand to the direction of the arrow until the lock clicks in place. To remove the foot stand, lift the lock, then slightly push the foot stand to the direction of the rear panel until it disengages from the chassis.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2...

  • Page 36: Chapter 3: Starting Up

    Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 2000/XP operating systems ® Press to turn ON the system...

  • Page 37: Running The Support Cd

    Installs the NVIDIA GeForce 61X0 display driver. Realtek Audio Driver Allows you to install the Realtek audio driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver file that came with the utility for details. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information...

  • Page 38: Utilities Menu

    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 requires an Internet connection either through ®...

  • Page 39: Asus Contact Information

    3.3.3 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation.
  • Page 40 Autorun feature. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation.
  • Page 41 When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2...

  • Page 42: Hardware Monitor Panels

    Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computerʼs desktop.

  • Page 43: Dmi Browser

    DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Small display ®...
  • Page 44 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.

  • Page 45: Configuring Pc Probe Ii

    Q-Fan feature.* Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes *Available on some motherboards only. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Cancels or Loads your saved ignores your configuration changes Saves your configuration...

  • Page 46: 3.4.2 Dts Function

    3.4.2 DTS function Refer to the appendix of this section on page 3-15 for more information about DTS function. DTS Connect is embedded in the audio drivers. After the driver installed, there is “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon in the desktop manual bar (see figure below).
  • Page 47 When DTS Interactive is enabled, only digital audio output(S/ PDIF) is working, and you will not hear sound from analog speaker or headphone. “DTS CONNECT”, “DTS INTERACTIVE” and “DTS NEO: PC” are trademark of DTS,Inc. “DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-13...
  • Page 48 Detailed Settings “ DTS CONNECT”, “DTS INTERACTIVE” and “DTS NEO: PC” are trademark of DTS,Inc. “DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. 3-14 Chapter 3: Starting up...
  • Page 49 DTS Digital Surround. Itʼs the ultimate entertainment experience! “DTS CONNECT”, “DTS INTERACTIVE” and “DTS NEO: PC” are trademark of DTS,Inc. “DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-15...
  • Page 50 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2...

  • Page 51: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Introduction The Pundit P1-AH2 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout EATXPWR USBPW34 KBMS1 PCI1 LAN_USB34 88E1115 SMSC A8000B COM1 VGA1 TVOUT_R1 USB56 BUZ1...

  • Page 52: Jumpers

    6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 CLRTC Normal Clear CMOS (Default)
  • Page 53 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

  • Page 54: Connectors

    This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM Port Connector ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 2000 Service Pack 4 / Windows ® SATA1...

  • Page 55: Ide Connector

    IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable(s). There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboardʼs IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s).

  • Page 56: Cpu Fan Connector

    GAME module cable to the connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 Connector ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 CPU_FAN1 USB56...
  • Page 57 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
  • Page 58 This connector supports the Power and HDD activity LEDs in the system front panel. LED Connector TV-out connector (20-1pin TVOUT_R1) This 20-1 pin connector is for the TV-out port module that allows you to connect a television to your system. TV-out Connector ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 LED_CON TVOUT_R1...
  • Page 59 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2...

  • Page 60: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 61 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 62 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 63: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...
  • Page 64 Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST, the following screen appears: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B312 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V040C/FC (4MB) Current BOM BOARD: M2N8L VER: 0105 DATE:05/04/2006 PATH: D:\ Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch Select the floppy disk from the PATH: text box, then select the BIOS file’s name from the text box on the right side (see figure below).

  • Page 65: Awardbios Flash Utility

    The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to M2N-SLI.BIN and save it to a floppy disk.
  • Page 66 flashed the BIOS file. Remove the floppy disk then press <F1> to restart the system. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51/MCP51-M2N8L-00 DATE:05/04/2006 Flash Type - Winbond W39V040C/FC (4MB) File Name to Program: M2N8L.bin...

  • Page 67: Saving The Current Bios File

    The utility saves the current BIOS file to the floppy disk, then returns to the BIOS flashing process. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51/MCP51-M2N8L-00 DATE:05/04/2006 Flash Type - Winbond W39V040C/FC (4MB) File Name to Program: M2N8L.bin...

  • Page 68: Asus Crashfree Bios Utility

    5.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 69: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2...

  • Page 70: Bios Menu Screen

    • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 5-12 Configuration fields...

  • Page 71: Navigation Keys

    A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window.” ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Function Displays the General Help screen...

  • Page 72: Pop-Up Window

    5.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Advanced Power System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slae] First SATA Master Second SATA Master HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory...

  • Page 73: Main Menu

    →←: Select Menu 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Boot Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Apr 6 2006 [None]...

  • Page 74: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. Main Primary IDE Master Access Mode Capacity Cylinder...
  • Page 75 FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-17...

  • Page 76: First/Second Sata Master

    5.3.4 First / Second SATA Master While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. Main First SATA Master Extended IDE Drive...

  • Page 77: Hdd Smart Monitoring

    Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Boot Tools Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/ voltage. 5-19...

  • Page 78: Cpu Configuration

    5.4.1 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Type AMD Sempron (tm) Processor 3200+ CPU Speed 1810MHz Cache RAM 128K DRAM Configuration AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Function DRAM Configuration The items in the sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. Advanced DRAM Configuration Timing Mode Memory Clock Frequency...

  • Page 79: Chipset

    RGB/TV Display [Auto] Select Video output type. Configuration options: [Auto] [CRT] [TV] TV Mode Support [Disabled] Select TV Signal output format. Configuration options: [NTSC-M] [NTSC-J] [PAL-M] [PAL-BDGHI] [PAL-N] [PAL- NC] [Disabled] ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 [32M] [200.0] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto]...

  • Page 80: Pcipnp

    5.4.3 PCIPnP Advanced Plug & Play O/S Primary Display Adapter Resources Controlled By IRQ Resources Plug & Play O/S [No] When set to [No], the BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.

  • Page 81: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the SATA DMA transfer support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Item Specific Help [Enabled] Press [Enter] to set [Enabled]...
  • Page 82 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Advanced USB Controller USB2.0 Controller USB Legacy support USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip USB controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.
  • Page 83 The “ECP Mode Use DMA” item becomes user-configurable when the “ Parallel Port Mode” item is set to [ECP] or [Bi-Directional] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Allows selection of ECP Mode. Configuration options: [1] [3] ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 LAN interface. ® 5-25...

  • Page 84: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration...

  • Page 85: Apm Configuration

    When sets to [Instant-Off], the system will go to soft-off instantly when power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds.When sets to [Suspend], the system will go to suspend when power button is pressed.Configuration options: [Insant-Off] [Suspend] ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 [Disabled] Item Specific Help [Disabled]...
  • Page 86 Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Disable/Enable PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices & NV onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Disable/Enable wake up by ring function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enable or disable the power on by RTC alarm function.

  • Page 87: Hardware Monitor

    (RPM). These items are not user-configurable. CPU Fan Speed warning [ 800 RPM] Allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Item Specific Help [1.34V] Press [4.96V]...
  • Page 88 Fan Control [Enabled] Enable/Disable the control of the system/CPU fan speed by changing the fan voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fan Low Temp [45C] The system fan will switch to the slower speed if the temperature decreases below this level. Fan Low Temp must be less than Fan High Temp. Configuration options:[20] [21] [22] [23] [24]...[89] Temperature Range [26.67C] Allows you to select Delta temperature to decide smart Fan working slope.

  • Page 89: Boot Menu

    5.6.2 Hard Disk Drives Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Hard Disk Drives 1. Bootable Add-in Cards ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Boot Tools Exit -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu [Removable]...

  • Page 90: Boot Settings Configuration

    5.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Bootup Num-Lock Typematic Rate Setting Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Typematic Delay (Msec) OS Select For DRAM > 64MB Full Screen LOGO Halt On F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the system quick boot feature.

  • Page 91: Security

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Allows you to error report type.

  • Page 92: Exit Menu

    When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to Set. To clear the password: Select the password field and press <Enter> twice. The following message appears: PASSWORD DISABLED !!! Press any key to continue...

  • Page 93: Load Setup Defaults

    Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press Enter to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.

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