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Pundit P1-AH1User GuideBarebone System

xSystem package contentsCheck your book size barebone system package for the following items.1. ASUS book size barebone system with:• ASUS motherboard

Chapter 1System introductionThis chapter gives a generaldescription of the ASUS book sizebarebone system. The chapter liststhe system features includi

1-2Chapter 1: System introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the ASUS book size barebone system!The ASUS book size barebone system is a union o

1-3ASUS Pundit P1-AH11.3 Front panel (internal)The optical drive, storage cardreader, and several I/O ports arelocated inside the front panel door.Ope

1-4Chapter 1: System introduction1.4 Rear panelThe system rear panel includesthe power socket and several I/Oports that allow convenientconnection of

1-5ASUS Pundit P1-AH113. PS/2 keyboard port . Thispurple 6-pin connector is for aPS/2 keyboard.14. Microphone port . ThisMicrophone (pink) portconnect

1-6Chapter 1: System introduction1.6 System dimensionThe ASUS booksize barebone systemis ergonomically designed to fit andcomplement your desktop.You

Chapter 2Basic installationThis chapter provides step-by-stepinstructions on how to installcomponents in the system.

2-2Chapter 2: Basic installation2.1 PreparationBefore you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that youplan to install in the system.Ba

2-3ASUS Pundit P1-AH13. Pull the cover slightly towardthe rear panel until the covertabs disengage from thechassis.2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriv

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2-4Chapter 2: Basic installation1. Locate and remove three storagedrive assembly screws. Keep thescrews for later use.2. Slightly lift the storage dri

2-5ASUS Pundit P1-AH12.6 Installing a CPUThe motherboard comes with a surface mount939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designedfor AMD Athlon® 6

2-6Chapter 2: Basic installation2.6.2 CPU installationTo install the CPU:1. Locate the 939-pin CPU socket on the motherboard.2. Press the CPU socket l

2-7ASUS Pundit P1-AH14. Push down the socket lever to securethe CPU.Make sure to install the CPU fan, blower, and heatsink assembly ontop of the insta

2-8Chapter 2: Basic installation2.6.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan andheatsink assemblyTo reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:1. Position the CPU

2-9ASUS Pundit P1-AH12.7 Installing memory modules2.7.1 OverviewThe system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) DualInline Memory Modules

2-10Chapter 2: Basic installation2.7.3 Qualified Vendors ListThe following table lists the memory modules that have been tested andqualified for use w

2-11ASUS Pundit P1-AH1DIMM support Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DS Component A* B*256 MB Winbond W942508CH-5 3 Winbond SS W9425GCDB-5 • •512

2-12Chapter 2: Basic installationA* : Supports one module inserted as Single-channel memory configuration.B* : Supports one pair of modules inserted i

2-13ASUS Pundit P1-AH14. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snapback in place and the DIMM is properly seated.To install

iiiTable of contentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

2-14Chapter 2: Basic installation2.7.5 Removing a DIMMTo remove a DIMM:1. Simultaneously press theretaining clips outward to unlockthe DIMM.2. Remove

2-15ASUS Pundit P1-AH12.8 Installing PCI cardsIn the future, you may need to install PCI cards to the system. The systemmotherboard has one PCI slot w

2-16Chapter 2: Basic installation2. Place the PCI riser asembly ona flat surface.3. Remove the bracket oppositethe PCI slot you wish to use.Keep the s

2-17ASUS Pundit P1-AH12.8.3 Configuring an expansion cardAfter installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting thesoftware settings.1.

2-18Chapter 2: Basic installation2.9 Installing optical and storage drives2.9.1 Optical and storage drives installationThe system supports one Ultra A

2-19ASUS Pundit P1-AH1To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive:1. Follow steps 1-3 of the previous section.2. Connect one end of the supplied7-pin SATA

2-20Chapter 2: Basic installation2.9.2 Recommended optical drive dimensionYou must consider the following optical drive requirements when installinga

2-21ASUS Pundit P1-AH1Optical drive cover thickness and lengthThe thickness of the optical drive front panel cover should be less than orequal to 7 mi

2-22Chapter 2: Basic installation2.10 Replacing the coverAfter installing all system components and reconnecting all cables, replacethe system cover b

2-23ASUS Pundit P1-AH12.11 Removing and reinstalling the foot standThe system comes with a removable foot stand for vertical desktopplacement. Follow

ivTable of contents2.9 Installing optical and storage drives ... 2-182.9.1 Optical and storage drives installation ...

2-24Chapter 2: Basic installation4. Lift the foot stand, then set itaside.2.11.2 Removing the foot standTo remove the foot stand:1. Lay the system ups

2-25ASUS Pundit P1-AH12.12 Power supply unit informationThe system comes with a 250 W power supply unit (PSU).2.12.1 Voltage selectorThe PSU has a 115

2-26Chapter 2: Basic installation2.12.2 Power supply specificationsInput CharacteristicsInput Voltage Range Min Nom MaxRange 1 90V 100-127V 132VRange

2-27ASUS Pundit P1-AH12.13 Connecting devicesTo the rear panelParallelSerialPS/2 KBVGALine OutLine InMicRJ-45PS/2 MouseUSBACDVI-DTV-outS-Video

2-28Chapter 2: Basic installationTo the front panelScannerCameraHeadphoneMicAudiodeviceHDD

Chapter 3Starting upThis chapter helps you to power upand use the system for the firsttime. This part also providesinformation on how to install drive

3-2Chapter 3: Starting up3.1 Installing an operating systemThe ASUS book size barebone system supports Windows® 2000 / XPoperating systems (OS). Alway

3-3ASUS Pundit P1-AH13.3.3 Optical driveIf your system comes with an installedoptical drive, follow these instructionsto insert a CD/DVD to the drive.

3-4Chapter 3: Starting up3.4.1 Running the support CDTo begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CDautomatically displays t

3-5ASUS Pundit P1-AH1NVIDIA nForce Chipset DriverClick this item to install the NVIDIA® nForce™ Driver.NVIDIA GeForce 61X0 GPU DriverClick this item t

vTable of contentsChapter 5: BIOS setup5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 5-25.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility ...

3-6Chapter 3: Starting up3.4.4 ASUS contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.ASUS ScreensaverThis item install

3-7ASUS Pundit P1-AH13.4.5 Other informationThe icons on the top right side of the screen give additional information onthe motherboard and the conten

3-8Chapter 3: Starting upTechnical support formTechnical support formTechnical support formTechnical support formTechnical support formDisplays the AS

Chapter 4Motherboard infoThis chapter gives informationabout the motherboard that comeswith the system. This chapterincludes the motherboard layout,ju

4-2Chapter 4: Motherboard info4.1 IntroductionThe ASUS motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS book sizebarebone system. This chapter provides

4-3ASUS Pundit P1-AH14.3 Jumper1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM inCMOS. You can clear the CMOS m

4-4Chapter 4: Motherboard info4.4 Internal connectorsThis section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.See section “1.4 Rear pa

4-5ASUS Pundit P1-AH13. LED connector (6-pin LED_CON)This connector supports the Power and HDD activity LEDs in thesystem front panel.4. ATX power con

4-6Chapter 4: Motherboard info5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)This connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. The UltraDMA 133/100/66 s

4-7ASUS Pundit P1-AH16. Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA1)This next generation connector supports the thin Serial ATA cable fora Serial ATA hard disk

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two condi

4-8Chapter 4: Motherboard info9. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN)The fan connectors support the proprietary CPU fan. Connect the fancable to the conn

1Chapter 5BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to changesystem settings through the BIOSSetup menus and describes theBIOS parameters.

5-2Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboardBasic Input/Output Sy

5-3ASUS Pundit P1-AH15.1.2 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS fromthe motherb

5-4Chapter 5: BIOS setupBad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy...3. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The support CD

5-5ASUS Pundit P1-AH15.1.3 ASUS UpdateThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboardBIOS in Windows® environment. This utility

5-6Chapter 5: BIOS setup4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.5. Follow the instructions on thesucceeding

5-7ASUS Pundit P1-AH15.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Firmware Hub (FWH) thatyou can update using the provided utility d

5-8Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.1 BIOS menu barThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAINMAINMAINMAINMAIN Use this menu to ma

5-9ASUS Pundit P1-AH1General helpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program alsoprovides a General Help screen. You may laun

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cablefrom the electrical outlet before relocating the

5-10Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). Theformat is hour, minut

5-11ASUS Pundit P1-AH15.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave;First/Second SATA MasterPrimary IDE Master [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE har

5-12Chapter 5: BIOS setupUDMA Mode [Auto]Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity forcompatible IDE devices. Set to [Di

5-13ASUS Pundit P1-AH15.4 Advanced Menu CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device ConfigurationSelect MenuItem Specific HelpPress [Enter] to Set

5-14Chapter 5: BIOS setupDRAM ConfigurationTiming Mode [Auto]x Memclock index value (Mhz) 166Mhzx CAS# latency (Tcl) 2.5x Min RAS# active time (Tras)

5-15ASUS Pundit P1-AH11T/2T Memory Timing [2T]Allows the DRAM commands and address to be driven for either one ortwo clock cycles. Configuration optio

5-16Chapter 5: BIOS setupFrame Buffer Size [32M]This item allows you to select the frame buffer size of the onboardgraphics controller. Configuration

5-17ASUS Pundit P1-AH1Plug & Play O/S [No]Select [Yes] if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system.Select [No] if you need the BIOS

5-18Chapter 5: BIOS setupThe IRQ Resources item becomes user-configurable only when youset the Resources Controlled By item to [Manual].IRQ ResourcesI

5-19ASUS Pundit P1-AH15.4.4 Onboard device configurationThe items in this menu show the onboard device configuration settings.Select an item then pre

viiiSafeguardsAbout this guideAudienceThis guide provides general information and installation instructions aboutthe ASUS Book size barebone system. T

5-20Chapter 5: BIOS setupSATA Port 1, 2 [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA 1 and 2 ports.Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabl

5-21ASUS Pundit P1-AH1Onboard NV LAN [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard NVIDIA® LAN controller.Configuration options: [Disabled] [En

5-22Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the AdvancedPower Management (APM). Select an item th

5-23ASUS Pundit P1-AH15.5.1 APM configurationThis menu shows the Advanced Power Management (APM) configurationsettings. Select an item then press <

5-24Chapter 5: BIOS setupPower Button < 4 secs [Disabled]Allows you to set the event after the power button is pressed for more than4 seconds. [Ins

5-25ASUS Pundit P1-AH15.5.2 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]M/B Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detec

5-26Chapter 5: BIOS setup1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable]These items allow you to select your boot device priority.Configuration options: [Removable

5-27ASUS Pundit P1-AH15.6.2 Removable drivesRemovable Drives1. Ai-FlashItem Specific Help Use <up> or <down>arrow to select adevice, then

5-28Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6.4 CD-ROM drivesCDROM Drives1. 1st Slave: ASUS CD-S360Item Specific Help Use <up> or <down>arrow to select ade

5-29ASUS Pundit P1-AH15.6.5 Boot Settings ConfigurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests(POST) w

ixConventions used in this guideWARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying tocomplete a task.CAUTION: Information to prevent damag

5-30Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6.6 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.Select an item then press <Enter>

5-31ASUS Pundit P1-AH1Supervisor Password [Clear]Supervisor Password [Clear]Supervisor Password [Clear]Supervisor Password [Clear]Supervisor Password

5-32Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.7 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the BIOS setup default settings,save or discard any changes you made, or e

5-33ASUS Pundit P1-AH1Load Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of theparameters on the Setup menus. When you sele

5-34Chapter 5: BIOS setup