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  • Page 1 Barebone System Model PE2...
  • 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

    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 i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i...
  • Page 4 BIOS Information BIOS Information 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 BIOS setup program ............. 5-8 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........... 5-9 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement 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 •...
  • Page 6 Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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 7: Rear Panel

    Audience Audience Audience 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 organized How this guide is organized...
  • Page 8 A S U S W e b s i t e s A S U S W e b s i t e s The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
  • Page 9 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m w i t h • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly •...
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  • Page 11 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. A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2...

  • Page 12: Optical Drive

    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 ®...
  • Page 13 The data and audio I/O ports are located inside the front panel door. Press the front panel door lock to open. 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 F r o n t p a n e l d o o r F r o n t p a n e l d o o r F r o n t p a n e l d o o r F r o n t p a n e l d o o r...
  • Page 14 The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 6...
  • Page 15 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. 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1...
  • Page 16 1 - 6 1 - 6 1 - 6 1 - 6 1 - 6 C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n...
  • Page 17 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Hard disk drive (HDD) Central processing unit (CPU) DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) T o o l...
  • Page 19 To remove the top cover: On the rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover to the chassis. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the top cover screws. Keep the screws for later use.
  • Page 20 The system supports one UltraATA133 IDE hard disk drive (HDD). To install a hard disk drive: Remove the two metal cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 1 1 1 1 1 Use the metal cover handle to slide the cover A A A A A toward the rear panel until the side hooks...
  • Page 21 Place the drive on the M e t a l t a c k s M e t a l t a c k s M e t a l t a c k s M e t a l t a c k s M e t a l t a c k s (To side of the drive) tray.

  • Page 22: Removing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    The system motherboard has a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel ® Pentium ® processor in the 478-pin package. 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2.5.1 2.5.1...

  • Page 23: Cpu Installation

    2.5.2 2.5.2 CPU installation CPU installation 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 CPU installation CPU installation CPU installation Locate the 478-pin CPU socket on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90° angle. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner (gold mark) matches the base of the socket lever.

  • Page 24: Reinstalling The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    2.5.3 2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly assembly assembly assembly assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: Place the chassis fan and heatsink assembly on top of...
  • Page 25 The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2 GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DIMMs. To install a DDR DIMM: Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard.
  • Page 26 Replace the top cover after installing the components. To replace the top cover: 2 2 2 2 2 Position the front edge of H o o k s H o o k s H o o k s H o o k s H o o k s the top cover at least two inches from the front panel...
  • Page 27 The system package includes a universal AC power adapter (100V - 240V) with power cable and plug. The AC power adapter allows you to use your system in any location regardless of the voltage output. To connect the AC power adapter to the system: Connect the power cable (female plug) to the AC power adapter.

  • Page 28: To The Front Panel

    To the front panel To the front panel To the front panel To the front panel To the front panel H D D H D D H D D H D D H D D M i c M i c M i c M i c M i c...
  • Page 29 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2...

  • Page 30: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    The support CD that came with the system package contains the 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 3.2.1 3.2.1...

  • Page 31: Drivers Menu

    3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu 3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. SiS 651 Display Driver SiS 651 Display Driver SiS 651 Display Driver SiS 651 Display Driver...

  • Page 32: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update 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 a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-XX for details.

  • Page 33: Asus Contact Information

    C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

  • Page 34: Multi-Channel Audio Feature

    3.3.1 3.3.1 Multi-channel audio feature Multi-channel audio feature 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 Multi-channel audio feature Multi-channel audio feature Multi-channel audio feature The AD1980 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability to your system. Setting the multi-channel audio Setting the multi-channel audio Setting the multi-channel audio Setting the multi-channel audio Setting the multi-channel audio...

  • Page 35: Restart The Computer

    Select an audio test path, then While testing, the audio path click the P l a y T e s t N o i s e P l a y T e s t N o i s e P l a y T e s t N o i s e P l a y T e s t N o i s e indicator (black circle) moves P l a y T e s t N o i s e...
  • Page 36 Enabling the SPDIF options Enabling the SPDIF options Enabling the SPDIF options Enabling the SPDIF options Enabling the SPDIF options To enable the SPDIF options: After restart, click on the volume control icon on the taskbar to display the Volume Control Volume Control Volume Control Volume Control...

  • Page 37: Asus Pc Probe

    Installing ASUS PC Probe Installing ASUS PC Probe 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 installation details. Starting ASUS PC Probe Starting ASUS PC Probe...
  • Page 38 Using ASUS PC Probe Using ASUS PC Probe Using ASUS PC Probe Using ASUS PC Probe Using ASUS PC Probe M o n i t o r i n g t a b M o n i t o r i n g t a b...
  • Page 39 S e t t i n g s S e t t i n g s S e t t i n g s S e t t i n g s S e t t i n g s Lets you set threshold values and polling intervals or refresh times of the system temperature, fan...
  • Page 40 Use this menu to open or exit the application, and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon change to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor appears.
  • Page 41 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2...

  • Page 42: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 27.2cm (10.7in) DDR DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) USB34 FONT AD1980 Socket 478 FONT PWRSW SiS 651 LOUT Host AUD_CON IE1394_2 Memory Controller ADAPTER IE1394_1 VT6307 BUZZER CLRTC 8201BL...

  • Page 43: Jumper

    C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.

  • Page 44: Connectors

    4.3.1 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Refer to section “1.3 Rear panel” for a description of the rear panel I/O ports. 4.3.2 4.3.2 4.3.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 4.3.2...
  • Page 45 You can monitor the CPU and chassis fan rotations using the ASUS PC Probe utility. Refer to page 3-9 for details.
  • Page 46 4 . 4 . I D E p o w e r c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n I D E P W R ) I D E p o w e r c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n I D E P W R ) I D E p o w e r c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n I D E P W R ) I D E p o w e r c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n I D E P W R ) I D E p o w e r c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n I D E P W R )
  • Page 47 R e a r p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n A U D _ C O N ) This connector is for the ASUS proprietary rear panel audio board that supports the rear panel audio I/O ports.
  • Page 48 4 - 8 4 - 8 4 - 8 4 - 8 4 - 8 C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o C h a p t e r 4 : M o t h e r b o a r d i n f o...
  • Page 49 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2 A S U S P u n d i t - P E 2...

  • Page 50: Asus Ez Flash

    B I O S f i l e n a m e at the EZ Flash screen. Restart the system. During POST, press <Alt> + <F2> to display the ASUS EZ Flash screen. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
  • Page 51 If you accidentally typed in a wrong BIOS file name, a “ W A R N I N G ! F i l e “ W A R N I N G ! F i l e “ W A R N I N G ! F i l e “...

  • Page 52: Asus Crashfree Bios Utility

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

  • Page 53: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 5.1.3 5.1.3 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the system BIOS file in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: •...
  • Page 54 A S U S U p d a t e 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. A S U S U p d a t e...
  • Page 55 A S U S U p d a t e 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. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 56: 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. 5 - 8...

  • Page 57: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u b a r M e n u b a r C o n f i g u r a t i o n f i e l d s C o n f i g u r a t i o n f i e l d s...

  • Page 58: Main Menu

    5 . 2 . 3 5 . 2 . 3 5 . 2 . 3 5 . 2 . 3 5 . 2 . 3 Legend bar Legend bar Legend bar Legend bar Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus.
  • Page 59 When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears. System Time [XX:XX:XX] System Time [XX:XX:XX] System Time [XX:XX:XX] System Time [XX:XX:XX] System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59).
  • Page 60 To clear the password: S u p e r v i s o r P a s s w o r d S u p e r v i s o r P a s s w o r d U s e r P a s s w o r d U s e r P a s s w o r d Select either the S u p e r v i s o r P a s s w o r d...

  • Page 61: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave

    5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 5.3.1 5.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu.
  • Page 62 SMART Monitoring [Disabled] SMART Monitoring [Disabled] SMART Monitoring [Disabled] SMART Monitoring [Disabled] SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology. This parameter is normally disabled because the resources used in the SMART monitoring feature may decrease system performance.
  • Page 63 Cylinders Cylinders Cylinders Cylinders Cylinders Configures the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. H e a d H e a d H e a d H e a d H e a d Configures the number of read/write heads.

  • Page 64: Keyboard Features

    5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 Keyboard Features Keyboard Features Keyboard Features 5.3.2 5.3.2 Keyboard Features Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot.

  • Page 65: Advanced Menu

    The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Speed [Manual] CPU Speed [Manual] CPU Speed [Manual] CPU Speed [Manual] CPU Speed [Manual] Allows you select the CPU internal frequency. You can select either one of the preset speeds, [2000MHz] or [2667MHz], or select [Manual] if you wish to adjust the setting manually.

  • Page 66: Chip Configuration

    USB Legacy Support [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled.
  • Page 67 SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] Controls the latency between the SDRAM active command and the read/write command.

  • Page 68: Pci Configuration

    5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 PCI Configuration PCI Configuration PCI Configuration 5.4.2 5.4.2 PCI Configuration PCI Configuration PCI Latency Timer [32] PCI Latency Timer [32] PCI Latency Timer [32] PCI Latency Timer [32] PCI Latency Timer [32] Leave this field to the default setting [32] for optimum system performance and stability.
  • Page 69 Onboard PCI Devices Control Onboard PCI Devices Control Onboard PCI Devices Control Onboard PCI Devices Control Onboard PCI Devices Control Onboard SIS 10/100 LAN Controller [Enabled] Onboard SIS 10/100 LAN Controller [Enabled] Onboard SIS 10/100 LAN Controller [Enabled] Onboard SIS 10/100 LAN Controller [Enabled] Onboard SIS 10/100 LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.

  • Page 70: Power Menu

    The Power menu items allow you to change the system power saving, power up control, and hardware monitor settings. Select an item, then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Power Management [User Defined] Power Management [User Defined] Power Management [User Defined] Power Management [User Defined] Power Management [User Defined] Allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features.
  • Page 71 Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] Defines the video off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature.

  • Page 72: Power Up Control

    5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 Power Up Control Power Up Control Power Up Control 5.5.1 5.5.1 Power Up Control Power Up Control AC Power Loss Restart [Disabled] AC Power Loss Restart [Disabled] AC Power Loss Restart [Disabled] AC Power Loss Restart [Disabled] AC Power Loss Restart [Disabled] Allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions.

  • Page 73: Hardware Monitor

    Chassis Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU or chassis fan speed for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...
  • Page 74 The B o o t B o o t B o o t B o o t B o o t menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or <Space>...
  • Page 75 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Interrupt Mode [APIC] Interrupt Mode [APIC] Interrupt Mode [APIC]...
  • Page 76 When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu, or press <F10>...

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