Pundit P3-PH4 PC (Desktop Barebone)
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Table of contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii System package contents ................................................................... x Chapter 1: System Introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...........................................
Table of contents 2.10 Replacing the covers .......................................................... 2-20 2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly ...................... 2-20 2.10.2 Replacing the system cover ................................. 2-21 2.11 Installing the foot stands ................................................... 2-22 2.12 Selecting the voltage ......................................................... 2-23 Chapter 3: Getting started 3.1 Installing an operating system .............
Table of contents 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 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.
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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
About this guide 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 This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system.
Conventions used in this guide W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1.
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. Item description 1. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 275 W PFC power supply unit • 6-in-1 storage card reader 2.
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.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P3-PH4! 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® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package with 1066 MHz FSB and up to 4 GB system memory. With audio capabilities, extensive connectivity, and Fast Ethernet LAN, Pundit P3-PH4 is designed for the sophisticated.
1. 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 drive tray. 2. M e m o r y S t i c k® / M e m o r y S t i c k P r o ™ c a r d s l o t * . This slot is for a Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card. Optical drive/bay cover. Covers the optical drive or optical drive bay. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. C o m p a c t F l a s h® c a r d s l o t * . This slot is for a CompactFlash® storage card. H D D L E D .
1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 2 1 3 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 17 18 19 15 10 20 11 12 1 21 1. C o v e r s c r e w . Secures the system cover. 2. PS/2 mouse port 3. Parallel port . This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices. A i r v e n t . Provides ventilation for the system. 4. . This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 5. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port .
1 4 . Serial port . Connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that conforms with serial specification. 1 5 . VGA port . Connects a VGA monitor. 1 6 . USB 2.0 ports . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 1 7 . S i d e S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( b l a c k ) . This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 1 8 . R e a r S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( g r a y ) .
1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the chassis support bracket. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. 1 12 13 10 3 2 9 11 8 7 5 4 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1-6 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay Front panel cover Optical drive lock Hard disk drive bays Hard disk drive lock Power supply unit 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
2.1 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. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.
2.3 Removing the covers 2.3.1 Removing the system cover To remove the cover and metal chassis support: 1. On the rear panel, locate the two thumb screws that secure the cover to the chassis. 2. Remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 3. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the cover hooks disengages from the chassis holes. 4. Lift the system cover, then set aside. 5. Lift the expansion card lock to a 90º-100º angle. ASUS Pundit P3-PH4 6.
2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly: 1. Place the system vertically. 2. Locate the front panel assembly hooks. 3. Pull the hooks outward to release the front panel assembly. 4. Swing the left edge of the front panel assembly outward. 5. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the chassis to detach. Hinge-like tab Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly.
2.4 Installing a CPU 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 CPU installation • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Check your motherboard to make sure that the socket contacts are not bent.
5. Carefully push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove. 6. Install the CPU, noting the position of the gold triangle as shown. 8. Push the load lever until it snaps into the retention tab. A 7. Close the load plate. The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
2.4.2 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. D O N O T replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models. To install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU. 2. Drive four screws into the fan holes to secure the fan to the motherboard. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable.
2.5 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. DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 ® DIMM_A1 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
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.
2.5.2 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. 2 To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3.
2.6 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. The system supports l o w p r o f i l e PCI, PCI Express x16, and PCI Express x1 cards. You can only install low profile expansion cards on this system. Ask your retailer for details. 2.6.
2. Remove the chassis support bracket. 3. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. If you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket; otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket. 6. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to the chassis.
Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 1 2 4 6 7* 8 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 14* System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM1) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
2.7 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. To install an optical drive: 1. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in section “2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly.” 2.
7. Carefully push the optical drive all the way into the bay until the optical drive lock clicks. 8. 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 In the future, you may have to upgrade or replace a defective optical drive. To uninstall the optical drive: 1. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in section “2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly”. 2. Locate the optical drive screw lock. 3.
2.8 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: 1. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in “2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly”. 2. Locate the lock on both sides of the card reader assembly. 3. Press the card reader lock inwards(A), then slightly pull the card reader assembly outward (B) until the USB cable and plug is exposed. A 4.
2.9 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 Hard disk drive bays The drive bays incorporate a screw-less design that allows you to install and remove a hard disk drive without driving screws on the chassis.
3. 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. 4. Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. 5. Place the HDD on the tray. Make sure that the HDD screws are aligned with the screw holes and rails. 6.
2.9.3 IDE hard disk drive installation Set the IDE HDD as master device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. Refer to the HDD documentation for details. To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. Follow steps 1 to 2 of the previous section. 2. Connect the IDE cable (gray connector) to the IDE interface at the back of the drive. Match the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 3. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive.
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: 1. Hook the hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right side of the chassis. Hinge-like tabs 2. Swing the left edge of the front panel inward, then attach the front panel assembly hooks to the chassis until they snap in place.
2.10.2 Replacing the system cover To replace the metal chassis support: 1. Reinstall the metal chassis support and the expansion card lock. 2. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on the side of the chassis. All eight hooks (four hooks on both sides) of the cover must properly fit the designated holes. 3. Slide the cover toward the front panel until it is in place. 4. Replace the cover screws.
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: 1. 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. 2. Extend the left side of the system at least 3 cm from the edge of the surface to facilitate installation. 3. Align the foot stand and chassis screw holes. 4. Drive in a screw to secure the footstand to the chassis. 5.
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. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set the switch to 230 V.
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Chapter 3 Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
3.1 Installing an operating system This system supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system. 3.2 • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll -Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. QFE Driver Installs the Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program.
USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems.
USB 2.0 Card Reader Software Installs the USB 2.0 card reader software. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.
3.2.5 ASUS contact information Click the 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. 3.2.6 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. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.
Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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4.2 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
4.3 Connectors 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors Refer to section “1.3 Rear panel” for a description of the rear panel I/O ports. 4.3.2 Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable.
2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND ® These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Important notes on Serial ATA 3. • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB 2.0 connectors 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB56 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs from the power supply are pre-connected to these connectors. If you have disconnected them during installation, find the proper orientation and push down the plugs firmly to the connectors until they fit.
7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP1) This connector supports the front panel audio I/O ports with either legacy AC’97 or High Definition Audio standard.
9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL1) ® This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWRSW PWRLED GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ Reset Ground IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ RESET IDE LED * Requires an ATX power supply. System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green 2-pin PWRLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.
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Chapter 5 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 5-4 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > ASUSUpdate e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m t h e I n t e r n e t option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x tt. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c tt. Click N e x tt.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click N e x tt. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 2. 3. 4.
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields System Time System Date [11:51:19] [Tue 04/18/2006] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration : : : : [ST320413A] [Pioneer CD-ROM ATA] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure the System time. System Information Sub-menu items 5.2.
5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.5 System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration [11:51:19] [Tue 04/18/2006] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
5.3 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.
5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave; Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA SMART Monitoring : : : : : : : : : Hard Disk ST320413A 20.
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] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
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 you did not install any Serial ATA device. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S A T A A.
5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version Build Date : 0303 : 03/31/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Availabel : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory.
5.4 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. Adjust system frequency/voltage JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP 5.4.
The following items appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 133 to 199. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.
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] [1.3250V] [1.3125V] [1.3000V] [1.2875V] Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage.
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] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
5.4.3 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.
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® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Hyperthreading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on the Hyper-Threading Technology.
5.4.4 Chipset The Advanced Chipset Settings menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Enable or disable DRAM timing by SPD. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Graphic Adapter Priority Internal Graphics Mode Select [PCI Express/Int-VG] [Disabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect).
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] Allows user to select the amount of system memory pre-allocated by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 4MB] [Enabled, 8MB] [Enabled, 16MB] [Enabled, 32MB] 5.4.
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] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
5.4.6 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. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
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] Allows you to set the PCI slot number holding a PCI IDE card that requires you to set the slot number. Configuration options: [Auto] [PCI Slot1] [PCI Slot2] [PCI Slot3] [PCI Slot4] [PCI Slot5] [PCI Slot6] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices.
5.5.4 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). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.
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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. 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.
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [Removable Dev.] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-Pioneer CD-ROM] 1st ~ 3rd Boot Device [xxxxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 5.6.
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.
To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a 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 d. After you set a password, this item shows I n s t a l l e d d. To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted.
5.7 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 does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit.
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 , a confirmation window appears. Select Y e s to load default values. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
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Appendix CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the system supports.
A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 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. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS.
A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. 2. 3. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu Menu, highlight CPU Configuration Configuration, then press . Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press . See page 5-19 for details. 4. Press to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu.
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • 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.
