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  • Page 1 Pundit P3-AE5 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 ............. 1-7 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Preparation ................
  • Page 4 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Managing and updating your BIOS ........5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility ............5-4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ..........5-6 BIOS setup program .............. 5-9 5.2.1...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Main menu ................5-12 System Time ............5-12 5.3.1 5.3.2 System Date ............5-12 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ..........5-12 5.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ..... 5-13 5.3.5 System Information..........5-14 Advanced menu ..............5-15 5.4.1 USB configuration ..........

  • 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 P3-AE5 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts:...

  • 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

    System package contents Check your ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 barebone system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 275 W PFC power supply unit •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 Barebone System. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P3-AE5! The ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD Athlon™ FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™...
  • Page 13 Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. Headphone port. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 6-in-1 storage card reader. Memory Stick/Pro™ card slot. CompactFlash® card slot. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot. SmartMedia® card slot. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5...

  • 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. This connector is for the power cable and plug. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.
  • Page 15 14. Expansion slot metal brackets. Remove these brackets when installing expansion cards. 15. Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5...

  • Page 16: Voltage Selector

    Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime...

  • Page 17: Internal Components

    5.25-inch empty optical drive bay ASUS motherboard Front panel cover Metal bracket lock Optical drive lock 10. AM2 socket Hard disk drive bays 11. DIMM sockets Hard disk drive lock Power supply unit Chassis support bracket ASUS Pundit P3-AE5...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1: System introduction...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Removing The Side Cover And Front Panel Assembly

    Lift the cover, then set aside. Lift the expansion card lock to Lift the chassis support a 90º-100º angle. bracket, then remove. Removing the front panel assembly Locate the front panel assembly hooks. Pull the hooks outward to remove. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5...

  • Page 22: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
  • Page 23 CPU! When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5...

  • Page 24: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
  • Page 25 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5...

  • Page 26: Installing A Dimm

    You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List.. Chapter 2: Basic installation...
  • Page 27 HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 AA Kingmax KKEA88B4IAK-37 512MB KLBC28F-A8KB4 Kingmax E5116AB-5C-E 256MB KLBB68F-36EP4 Kingmax E5108AE-6E-E 512MB KLCC28F-A8EB5 VDATA VD29608A8A-3EC20615 512MB M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52 VDATA VD29608A8A-3EC20620 M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5...

  • Page 28: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm

    2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR2 DIMM notch by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 29: Expansion Slots

    Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. To install an expansion card: Lay the system on its side on a flat and stable surface. Lift the expansion card lock to a 90º-100º angle. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-11...
  • Page 30 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 31: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-13...

  • Page 32: Installing An Optical Drive

    Installing an optical drive Refer to the instructions in this section if you wish to install a new optical drive. Follow these steps to install an optical drive: Drive a screw on the top right screw hole on both sides of the drive.

  • Page 33: Uninstalling The Optical Drive

    (B). Disconnect the IDE, audio, and power cables and plugs from the back of the drive. Pull out the drive completely from the bay, then replace it following the instructions in the previous section. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-15...

  • Page 34: 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 35: Installing Hard Disk Drives (Hdds)

    To install a SATA hard disk drive: Insert the rubber washers to Rubber washer mat the HDD screws. Refer to the illustration on the right. Drive four screws (two on each side of the drive) on the drive screw holes. Rubber washer ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-17...
  • Page 36 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 4-7 for the location of the SATA connectors.

  • Page 37: Ide Hard Disk Drive Installation

    (B) until the drive screws are released from the screw rails. Slightly lift the HDD, then remove all plugs at the back of the drive. Install a new HDD following the instructions in the previous section. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-19...

  • Page 38: 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 To replace the front panel assembly: Hook the hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right side of the chassis. Hinge-like tabs Swing the left edge of the front panel inward, then attach the front panel assembly hooks to the chassis until they snap in place.

  • Page 39: 2.10.2 Replacing The System Cover

    All eight hooks (four hooks on both sides) of the cover must properly fit the designated holes. Slide the cover toward the front panel until it is in place. Replace the cover screws. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 2-21...

  • Page 40: 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 41 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.

  • Page 42: Chapter 3: Starting Up

    Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows 2000/XP operating systems ® (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only.

  • Page 43: Support Cd Information

    • The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 44: Drivers Menu

    3.3.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver. VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA chipset driver program.

  • Page 45: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet utility. 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 46: Make Disk Menu

    The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions.

  • Page 47: Asus Contact Information

    3.3.5 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. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3: Starting up...
  • 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.

  • Page 50: Introduction

    Introduction The Pundit P3-AE5 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout ATX12V KBPWR CPU_FAN PS2/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard EATXPWR USB12 SB_PWR LAN_USB34 IT8716F-S IR_CON PCIEX1_1...

  • Page 51: Jumpers

    BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5...

  • Page 52: Connectors

    Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

  • Page 53: Serial Ata Connectors

    For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, 1, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. • The RAID function of these connectors is set to [Disabled] by default. See section “5.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration” for details. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5...

  • Page 54: Cpu Fan Connectors

    IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 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 motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s).
  • Page 55 USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB56 USB78 USB connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5...
  • Page 56 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. 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 57 This connector is for 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. The serial port bracket (COM) is purchased separately. COM2 PIN1 COM port connector ASUS Pundit P3-AE5...
  • Page 58 System panel connector (2x5 10 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL System panel connector • System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 59 10. Optical drive audio In connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Internal audio connector ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 4-11...
  • Page 60 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard info...
  • Page 61 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 62: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode.)

  • Page 63: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    5.1.2 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: Afudos Utility

    Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...

  • Page 65: Updating The Bios File

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 66: Asus Update Utility

    5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility ® allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...

  • Page 67: Updating The Bios Through The Internet

    To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by ® clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select your desired update method, then click Next.
  • Page 68 If you select updating/ downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.

  • 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 and . ASUS Pundit P3-AE5...

  • Page 70: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [11:51:19] System Date [Fri 09/08/2006] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. SATA 1 :[Not Detected Use [+] or [-] to SATA 2 :[Not Detected] configure system time.

  • Page 71: Menu Items

    /<Page Down> keys to display the Exit other items on the screen. Pop-up window 5.2.9 General help Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 5-11...

  • Page 72: 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. Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [11:51:19]...

  • Page 73: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 5-13...

  • Page 74: System Information

    PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

  • Page 75: Advanced Menu

    Allows you to configure the USB ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 2 Ports] [USB 4 Ports] [USB 6 Ports] [USB 8 Ports] USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 5-15...

  • Page 76: Cpu Configuration

    Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled.

  • Page 77: Chipset

    Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Memclock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode.Set by the code using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Limit] ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 5-17...

  • Page 78: Ecc Configuration

    MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Bank Interleacving [Auto] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable clock to all DIMMs.
  • Page 79 DIMMs are not in use. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Alternate VID [0.850V] Specifies the alternate VID while in low power states. Configuration options: [1.050V] [1.025V] [1.000V] [0.975V] [0.950V] [0.925V] [0.900V] [0.875V] [0.850V] [0.825V] [0.800V] ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 5-19...
  • Page 80 AGP Bridge K8M890 AGP/PCI EXPRESS Configuration OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE VGA] VLink Mode Supported [Auto] AGP Mode [AGP 8X] Graphics Aperture Size [128MB] OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Sets the onchip VGA frame buffer size. Configuration options: [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE VGA] Switches the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for a video card.
  • Page 81 Enables or disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] High Definition Audio [Auto] Enables or disables the high definition audio. Configuration options: [Audo] [Disabled] PCI Delay Transaction [Enabled] Enables or disables the PCI delay transaction. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 5-21...

  • Page 82: Onboard Devices Configuration

    5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8716F Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 mode.
  • Page 83 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ xx [PCI Device] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for PCI/PnP devices to use. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 5-23...

  • 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. Select the ACPI state Suspend Mode [Auto] used for System...
  • Page 85 Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 5-25...

  • Page 86: Hardware Monitor

    5.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [27ºC/80.5ºF] MB Temperature [23ºC/73ºF] CPU Fan Speed [5232RPM] VCORE Voltage [ 1.283V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.396V] 5V Voltage [ 5.102V] 12V Voltage [12.276V] Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] CPU temperature beep function [Enabled] CPU temperature high limit [95 degree]...

  • Page 87: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 5-27...

  • Page 88: Boot Settings Configuration

    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 MyLogo2™ feature. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

  • Page 89: Security

    <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 5-29...

  • Page 90: Change User Password

    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. <Enter> to change Security Settings password. <Enter> again to Supervisor Password : Not Installed disabled password. User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Change User Password...

  • Page 91: Exit Menu

    If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. ASUS Pundit P3-AE5 5-31...

  • Page 92: Discard Changes

    Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.

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