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  • Page 1 Pundit P3-PH4 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 Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction Chapter 1: System Introduction Welcome! ...
  • Page 4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ... 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ... 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS Update utility ... 5-3 BIOS setup program ... 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... 5-7 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 Table of contents 5.2.8 Scroll bar ... 5-8 5.2.9 General help ... 5-8 Main menu ... 5-9 5.3.1 System Time ... 5-9 5.3.2 System Date ... 5-9 5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave; Third and Fourth IDE Master ... 5-10 5.3.4 IDE Configuration ... 5-11 5.3.5 System Information ...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices 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 7: Safety Information

    Safety information 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 8: About This Guide

    Audience Audience Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 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 9 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 10: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your Pundit P3-PH4 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. I t e m d e s c r i p t i o n...
  • Page 11 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. A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    The ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 is an all-in-one barebone system with powerful and flexible features. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel package with 1066 MHz FSB and up to 4 GB system memory.

  • Page 13: Drive Tray

    1 . 1 . O p t i c a l d r i v e e j e c t b u t t o n . O p t i c a l d r i v e e j e c t b u t t o n . O p t i c a l d r i v e e j e c t b u t t o n .

  • 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. 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 . 1 . C o v e r s c r e w . C o v e r s c r e w .

  • Page 15: Power Supply Fan

    1 4 . 1 4 . S e r i a l p o r t S e r i a l p o r t 1 4 . S e r i a l p o r t 1 4 . 1 4 .

  • Page 16: Internal Components

    6 6 6 6 6 PCI Express x1 slot PCI slots PCI Express x16 slot 10. ASUS motherboard 11. Metal bracket lock 12. LGA775 socket 13. DIMM sockets 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 Chapter 2 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 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4...

  • 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 Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Central processing unit (CPU) DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Expansion card(s) Hard disk drive...

  • Page 19: Removing The Covers

    Removing the covers 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Removing the system cover Removing the system cover Removing the system cover 2.3.1 2.3.1 Removing the system cover Removing the system cover To remove the cover and metal chassis support: On the rear panel, locate the two thumb screws that secure the cover to the chassis.

  • Page 20: Removing The Front Panel Assembly

    2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly: Place the system vertically. Locate the front panel assembly hooks.

  • Page 21: Installing A Cpu

    Installing a CPU The ASUS motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Pentium 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 CPU installation CPU installation CPU installation CPU installation CPU installation • Your boxed Intel come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism.
  • Page 22 Carefully push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove. Close the load plate. The motherboard supports Intel the Intel ® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2 - 6 2 - 6 2 - 6...

  • Page 23: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The system package includes a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

  • Page 24: Installing A Dimm

    Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
  • Page 25 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following tables list the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List...

  • Page 26: Removing A Dimm

    2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 27: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an expansion card In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has two PCI, one PCI Express™ x1, and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
  • Page 28 Remove the chassis support bracket. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. If you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket;...
  • Page 29 Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n...

  • Page 30: Installing An Optical Drive

    Installing an optical drive The system comes with a 5.25-inch drive bay for an optical drive. If you plan to install an IDE hard disk drive, set the optical drive as a slave device before installing it to the system. Refer to the optical drive documentation for details on how to set the drive as slave device.
  • Page 31 Carefully push the optical drive all the way into the bay until the optical drive lock clicks. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. Uninstalling the optical drive Uninstalling the optical drive Uninstalling the optical drive Uninstalling the optical drive...

  • Page 32: Removing The Card Reader

    Removing the card reader In the future, you may have to remove or replace the 6-in-1 card reader. To uninstall the card reader: Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in “2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly”. Locate the lock on both sides of the card reader assembly.

  • Page 33: Installing Hard Disk Drives (Hdds)

    Installing hard disk drives (HDDs) The system comes with two 3.5-inch drive bays (labeled 1 and 2) for installation of two Serial ATA hard disk drives or one IDE HDD (if you have installed an optical drive). 2.9.1 2.9.1 Hard disk drive bays Hard disk drive bays 2.9.1 2.9.1...
  • Page 34 Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard. See page 4-5 for the location of the SATA connectors.

  • Page 35: Ide Hard Disk Drive Installation

    2.9.3 2.9.3 2.9.3 2.9.3 2.9.3 IDE hard disk drive installation IDE hard disk drive installation IDE hard disk drive installation IDE hard disk drive installation IDE hard disk drive installation Set the IDE HDD as master device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug.

  • Page 36: 2.10 Replacing The Covers

    2.10 Replacing the covers After you install all the necessary components on the system, replace the covers following the instructions in this section: 2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly 2.10.1 2.10.1 2.10.1 2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly Replacing the front panel assembly Replacing the front panel assembly Replacing the front panel assembly To replace the front panel assembly:...

  • Page 37: Replacing The System Cover

    2.10.2 2.10.2 2.10.2 2.10.2 Replacing the system cover 2.10.2 Replacing the system cover Replacing the system cover Replacing the system cover Replacing the system cover To replace the metal chassis support: Reinstall the metal chassis support and the expansion card lock. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on the side of the...

  • Page 38: 2.11 Installing The Foot Stands

    2.11 Installing the foot stands You need to install the foot stands to place the system vertically on your desktop. To install the foot stands: Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable, and elevated surface, then locate two screw holes on the left side of the system.

  • Page 39: 2.12 Selecting The Voltage

    2.12 Selecting the voltage The system’s power supply unit has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set the switch to 115 V.
  • Page 40 2 - 2 4 2 - 2 4 2 - 2 4 2 - 2 4 2 - 2 4 C h a p t e r 2 : B a s i c i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : B a s i c i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : B a s i c i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : B a s i c i n s t a l l a t i o n...
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 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 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4...

  • Page 42: 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 3.2.1...

  • Page 43: Drivers Menu

    ASUS InstAll -Installation Wizard for Drivers ASUS InstAll -Installation Wizard for Drivers ASUS InstAll -Installation Wizard for Drivers ASUS InstAll -Installation Wizard for Drivers ASUS InstAll -Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. QFE Driver QFE Driver QFE Driver QFE Driver QFE Driver Installs the Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates.

  • Page 44: 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).

  • Page 45: Manual

    USB 2.0 Card Reader Software USB 2.0 Card Reader Software USB 2.0 Card Reader Software USB 2.0 Card Reader Software USB 2.0 Card Reader Software Installs the USB 2.0 card reader software. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft®...

  • Page 46: Asus Contact Information

    C o n t a c t Click the C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can C o n t a c t also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
  • Page 47 Technical support form Technical support form Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4...

  • Page 48: Text Format

    Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. 3 - 8 3 - 8 3 - 8 3 - 8 3 - 8 C h a p t e r 3 : G e t t i n g s t a r t e d C h a p t e r 3 : G e t t i n g s t a r t e d C h a p t e r 3 : G e t t i n g s t a r t e d C h a p t e r 3 : G e t t i n g s t a r t e d...
  • Page 49 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. A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4...

  • Page 50: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V Bottom: Top: USB1 1394 USB2 LAN_USB34 AUDIO Intel 82573L PCIEX1_1 ALC882 AAFP SPDIF_OUT 4 - 2 4 - 2 4 - 2 4 - 2 4 - 2 LGA775...

  • Page 51: Jumper

    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 52: Connectors

    Connectors 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 4.3.1 4.3.1 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 53: Hard Disk Drives

    2 . 2 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 )
  • Page 54 4 . 4 . U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 )
  • Page 55 6 . 6 . A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R ,...
  • Page 56 7 . 7 . F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n A A F P 1 ) F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n A A F P 1 ) F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n A A F P 1 ) F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n A A F P 1 )
  • Page 57 9 . 9 . S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n F _ P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n F _ P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n F _ P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n F _ P A N E L 1 )
  • Page 58 4 - 1 0 4 - 1 0 4 - 1 0 4 - 1 0 4 - 1 0 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 59 Chapter 5 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 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4...

  • Page 60: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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 that contains the original or updated BIOS file.

  • Page 61: Asus Update Utility

    5.1.2 5.1.2 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 62 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 63 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 64: 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 - 6 5 - 6...

  • Page 65: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen 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 i t e m s 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...

  • Page 66: Menu Items

    5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items 5.2.4 5.2.4 Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n M a i n M a i n M a i n M a i n shows the Main menu items.

  • Page 67: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Primary IDE Master...

  • Page 68: Primary Ide Master/Slave; Third And Fourth Ide Master

    5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave; Primary IDE Master/Slave; Primary IDE Master/Slave; Primary IDE Master/Slave; Primary IDE Master/Slave; Third and Fourth IDE Master Third and Fourth IDE Master Third and Fourth IDE Master Third and Fourth IDE Master Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.

  • Page 69: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
  • Page 70 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting SATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports o n l y i f Serial ATA device.

  • Page 71: System Information

    5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0303 Build Date : 03/31/06 Processor Type...

  • Page 72: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset...
  • Page 73 The following items appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus.

  • Page 74: Usb Configuration

    CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto][1.7000V] [1.6875V] [1.6750V] [1.6625V] [1.6500V] [1.6375V] [1.6250V] [1.6125V] [1.6000V] [1.5875V] [1.5750V] [1.5625V] [1.5500V] [1.5375V] [1.5250V] [1.5125V] [1.5000V] [1.4875V] [1.4750V] [1.4625V] [1.4500V] [1.4375V] [1.4250V] [1.4125V] [1.4000V] [1.3875V] [1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V]...
  • Page 75 USB Function [8 USB Ports] USB Function [8 USB Ports] USB Function [8 USB Ports] USB Function [8 USB Ports] USB Function [8 USB Ports] Disables the USB host controllers or specifies the number of enabled USB ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto]...

  • Page 76: Cpu Configuration

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Frequency : 3200 MHz FSB Speed...
  • Page 77 CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel CPU that supports the Hyperthreading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ®...

  • Page 78: Chipset

    5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset The Advanced Chipset Settings menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Graphic Adapter Priority Internal Graphics Mode Select Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]...

  • Page 79: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Disabled] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Disabled]...
  • Page 80 LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LAN option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard PCIE GbE LAN item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]...

  • Page 81: Pci Pnp

    5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 82: Power Menu

    PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]...

  • Page 83: Acpi Apic Support

    5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC).

  • Page 84: Hardware Monitor

    Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.

  • Page 85: Boot Menu

    CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage...

  • Page 86: Boot Device Priority

    Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This 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. 5 - 2 8 5 - 2 8...

  • Page 87: Security

    Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On]...
  • Page 88 To set a Supervisor Password: Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password.
  • Page 89 Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d a password, this item shows I n s t a l l e d To set a User Password: Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 90: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing <Esc>...
  • Page 91 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
  • Page 92 5 - 3 4 5 - 3 4 5 - 3 4 5 - 3 4 5 - 3 4 C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p...

  • Page 93: Appendix: Cpu Features

    Appendix The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the system supports. A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4 A S U S P u n d i t P 3 - P H 4...

  • Page 94: Intel Em64T

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 5 for details.

  • Page 95: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Go to the Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration then press <Enter>.

  • Page 96: Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

    ® Intel • The motherboard supports Intel with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

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