Asus Pundit-PE3 Specifications

PunditBarebone SystemModel Pundit-PE3

xxxxxSystem package contentsCheck your barebone system package for the following items.If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retaile

ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3Chapter 1System introductionThis chapter gives a generaldescription of the

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1-31-31-31-31-3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE35.5.5.5.5.Headphone port Headphone port Headphone port Headp

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1-51-51-51-51-5ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE314.14.14.14.14.USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports USB

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ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3Chapter 2Basic installationThis chapter provides step-by-stepinstructions o

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2-32-32-32-32-3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE33. Slightly pull the cover towardthe rear panel until the co

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2-52-52-52-52-5ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE32.4 Installing the CPUThe ASUS motherboard comes with a surf

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2-72-72-72-72-7ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force t

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2-92-92-92-92-9ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE32.5 Installing a DIMMThe system motherboard comes with four

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2-112-112-112-112-11ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE32.5.22.5.22.5.22.5.22.5.2Installing a DIMMInstalling a

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2-132-132-132-132-13ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE33. Remove the metal cover oppositethe slot that you int

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiTable of contentsNotices ... viSafety info

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2-152-152-152-152-15ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE32.7 Installing an optical driveThe system comes with a

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2-172-172-172-172-17ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE32.8 Installing hard disk drives (HDDs)The system comes

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2-192-192-192-192-19ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE32.8.32.8.32.8.32.8.32.8.3IDE hard disk drive installati

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2-212-212-212-212-21ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE32. Swing the left edge of thefront panel inward, thenat

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2-232-232-232-232-23ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE32.12 Connecting external devicesTo the front panelTo th

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ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3Chapter 3Getting startedThis chapter helps you power upthe system and insta

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3-33-33-33-33-3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE33.2.23.2.23.2.23.2.23.2.2Drivers menuDrivers menuDrivers men

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3-53-53-53-53-5ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE33.2.43.2.43.2.43.2.43.2.4ASUS contact informationASUS contac

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3-73-73-73-73-7ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3Technical support formTechnical support formTechnical suppor

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ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3Motherboard infoChapter 4This chapter gives informationabout the motherboar

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4-34-34-34-34-3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CL

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4-54-54-54-54-5ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE34.3 Connectors4.3.14.3.14.3.14.3.14.3.1Rear panel connectors

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4-74-74-74-74-7ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE34.4.4.4.4.USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)USB connecto

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4-94-94-94-94-9ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE38.8.8.8.8.Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1)Digita

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ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3BIOS setupChapter 5This chapter tells how to changesystem settings through

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5-25-25-25-25-2Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupRecovering the BIOSRecovering

5-35-35-35-35-3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for th

5-45-45-45-45-4Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP sitenea

5-55-55-55-55-5ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS throu

5-65-65-65-65-6Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup5.2 BIOS setup programThis mot

5-75-75-75-75-7ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE35.2.25.2.25.2.25.2.25.2.2Menu barMenu barMenu barMenu barMen

5-85-85-85-85-8Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.45.2.45.2.45.2.45.2.4Menu

5-95-95-95-95-9ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE35.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main

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5-115-115-115-115-11ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3PIO Mode [4]PIO Mode [4]PIO Mode [4]PIO Mode [4]PIO Mod

viiviiviiviiviiSafety informationElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safety•To prevent electrical shock haz

5-125-125-125-125-12Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupEnhanced Mode Support On

5-135-135-135-135-13ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show t

5-145-145-145-145-14Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupLegacy USB Support [Auto]

5-155-155-155-155-15ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Max CPUID Value Limit [

5-165-165-165-165-16Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupConfigure DRAM Timing by

5-175-175-175-175-17ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/PCI Express]Booti

5-185-185-185-185-18Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupSerial Port1 Address [3F8

5-195-195-195-195-19ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3Advanced PCI/PnP SettingsWARNING: Setting wrong values

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5-215-215-215-215-21ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE35.5.55.5.55.5.55.5.55.5.5APM ConfigurationAPM Configura

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5-225-225-225-225-22Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupPower On By External Mode

5-235-235-235-235-23ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxx

5-245-245-245-245-24Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupCPU Target Temperature [x

5-255-255-255-255-25ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE35.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change th

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5-275-275-275-275-27ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Di

5-285-285-285-285-28Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supe

5-295-295-295-295-29ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3Change User PasswordChange User PasswordChange User Pas

5-305-305-305-305-30Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup5.7 Exit menuThe Exit men

5-315-315-315-315-31ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3ASUS Pundit-PE3Load Setup DefaultsLoad Setup DefaultsLoad Setup Defaul

ixixixixixConventions used in this guideConventions used in this guideConventions used in this guideConventions used in this guideConventions used in

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