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  • Page 1 Barebone System...
  • 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

    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! ................1-2 Front panel ................
  • 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 5.2.3 Navigation keys ............5-6 5.2.1...
  • Page 5 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 Legacy Diskette A ..........5-9 5.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ..5-10 5.3.5 IDE Configuration ..........
  • Page 6 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 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: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    Audience Audience Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Pundit-PH3 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 Check your Pundit-PH3 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. 1 . 1 . A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m w i t h...
  • 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 H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3...
  • Page 12 Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pundit-PH3! The ASUS Pundit-PH3 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 ® Pentium ®...

  • 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 . Press this nutton to eject the optical 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

    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 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8...
  • Page 15 1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s U S B 2 .
  • Page 16 Hard disk drive lock Power supply unit PCI Express x1 slot PCI slots PCI Express x16 slot 10. ASUS motherboard 11. Metal bracket lock 12. LGA775 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 13. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 14. DIMM sockets...
  • 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 H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3...

  • Page 18: Before You Proceed

    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 System Cover

    2.3.1 2.3.1 Removing the system cover Removing the system cover 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Removing the system cover Removing the system cover Removing the system cover To remove the cover and metal chassis support: On the rear panel, locate the Remove the cover screws. two thumb screws that secure Keep the screws for later use.

  • Page 20: Removing The Front Panel Assembly

    2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly Removing the front panel assembly 2.3.2 2.3.2 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: Removing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    The ASUS motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor in the 775-land package. 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2.4.1...

  • Page 22: Cpu Installation

    Check your motherboard to make sure that the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if you see any damage to the socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
  • Page 23 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. A l i g n m e n t k e y A l i g n m e n t k e y A l i g n m e n t k e y A l i g n m e n t k e y...

  • Page 24: Reinstalling The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink 2.4.3 2.4.3 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 heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that...

  • Page 25: Memory Configurations

    The system motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: ® 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets C h a n n e l C h a n n e l S o c k e t s S o c k e t s C h a n n e l...
  • Page 26 Dual-channel memory configuration. C C C C C - supports four modules inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List. 2 - 1 0...

  • Page 27: Installing A Dimm

    2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.5.2 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM Installing a 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.

  • Page 28: 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. l o w p r o f i l e l o w p r o f i l e The system supports l o w p r o f i l e l o w p r o f i l e...

  • Page 29: Chassis Support Bracket

    Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use. P C I E x p r e s s x 1 s l o t P C I E x p r e s s x 1 s l o t P C I E x p r e s s x 1 s l o t P C I E x p r e s s x 1 s l o t P C I E x p r e s s x 1 s l o t...
  • Page 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34: Hard Disk Drive Bays

    The Pundit-PH3 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 2.9.1 Hard disk drive bays...
  • Page 35 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 4-6 for the location of the SATA connectors.

  • Page 36: Ide Hard Disk Drive Installation

    2.9.3 2.9.3 IDE hard disk drive installation IDE hard disk drive installation 2.9.3 2.9.3 2.9.3 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 37: Replacing The Front Panel Assembly

    After you install all the necessary components on the Pundit-PH3 system, replace the covers following the instructions in this section: 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 2.10.1...

  • Page 38: Replacing The System Cover

    2.10.2 2.10.2 2.10.2 Replacing the system cover Replacing the system cover Replacing the system cover Replacing the system cover 2.10.2 2.10.2 Replacing the system cover To replace the metal chassis support: Reinstall the metal chassis support and the expansion card lock.
  • Page 39 Follow the same procedures when installing the second foot stand. The photo on the right shows the Pundit-PH3 system in a vertical desktop placement. A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3...
  • Page 40 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 41 To the rear panel To the rear panel To the rear panel To the rear panel To the rear panel P P P P P o w e r o u t l e t o w e r o u t l e t o w e r o u t l e t o w e r o u t l e t o w e r o u t l e t...
  • Page 42 2 - 2 6 2 - 2 6 2 - 2 6 2 - 2 6 2 - 2 6 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 43 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 H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3...

  • Page 44: 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 45: Drivers Menu

    3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 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. QFE Update QFE Update QFE Update QFE Update QFE Update...

  • Page 46: 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 pages 2-9 and 2-10 for details.

  • Page 47: Asus Contact Information

    Click the 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 48: Other Information

    3.2.5 3.2.5 3.2.5 Other information Other information Other information 3.2.5 3.2.5 Other information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information.
  • Page 49 Technical support form Technical support form 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. Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.
  • Page 51 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 H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3...
  • Page 52 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout KBPWR1 PS/2KBMS CHA_FAN1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN1 COM1 ATX12V1 LGA775 VGA1 Bottom: Top: USB1 1394 USB2 LAN_USB34 Intel 915G Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In PCIEX16 ® PCI1 Intel LAN Chip Intel SB_PWR1...

  • Page 53: Jumpers

    1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 )
  • Page 54 2 . 2 . U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 , U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 , U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 , U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 ,...

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57 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 58 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 1 , 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 1 , 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 1 , 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 1 , 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 1 ,...
  • Page 59 8 . 8 . D i g i t a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n S P D I F _ O U T 1 ) D i g i t a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n S P D I F _ O U T 1 ) D i g i t a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n S P D I F _ O U T 1 ) D i g i t a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n S P D I F _ O U T 1 )
  • Page 60 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . 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 61 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 H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3 A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3...

  • Page 62: 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 63: Asus Update Utility

    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 ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 64 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 65 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 66: 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 67: Navigation Keys

    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 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 68: Menu Items

    5.2.4 5.2.4 Menu items Menu items 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu Use [ENTER], [TAB] bar displays the specific items for System Time [11:51:19] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Thu 06/10/2004] select a field.

  • Page 69: System Time

    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 [11:51:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or...

  • Page 70: Primary, Third, And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 5.3.4 5.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.

  • Page 71: 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 72: System Information

    Enhanced Mode Support On [SATA mode] 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 o n l y i f o n l y i f use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports o n l y i f...

  • Page 73: Usb Configuration

    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. Configure the USB USB Configuration support.

  • Page 74: Cpu Configuration

    Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] 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.
  • Page 75 Microcode Updation [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

  • Page 76: Advanced Chipset Settings

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Advanced Chipset Settings Advanced Chipset Settings Advanced Chipset Settings 5.4.3 5.4.3 Advanced Chipset Settings Advanced Chipset Settings The Advanced Chipset Settings menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Enable or disable DRAM Advanced Chipset Settings timing.

  • Page 77: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express] Booting 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 [Enabled, 8MB]...
  • Page 78 LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LAN Boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard 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 79: Pci Pnp

    2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 2.4.5 2.4.5 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 80: Suspend Mode

    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 81: Acpi Apic Support

    5.5.4 5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 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 82: Hardware Monitor

    Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card.
  • Page 83 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. When this field C P U F a n R a t i o...

  • Page 84: Boot Device Priority

    The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security 5.6.1 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority...

  • Page 85: Removable Drives

    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. A S U S P u n d i t - P H 3...

  • Page 86: Security

    Add On ROM Display Mode [Keep Current] Add On ROM Display Mode [Keep Current] Add On ROM Display Mode [Keep Current] Add On ROM Display Mode [Keep Current] Add On ROM Display Mode [Keep Current] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On]...
  • Page 87 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 88 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 N o t I n s t a l l e d N o t I n s t a l l e d.

  • Page 89: 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 90 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 91: Appendix: Cpu Features

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

  • Page 92: System Requirements

    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 93: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration...
  • Page 94 ® • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 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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