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Pundit P1-AH1 User Guide Barebone System.
ii Copyright © 2006 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a r.
iii T able of contents Notices ........................................................................................... vi Safety information ......................................................................... vii About this guide ...........
iv T able of contents 2.9 Installing optical and storage drives ................................. 2-18 2.9.1 Optical and storage drives installation ............... 2-18 2.9.2 Recommended optical drive dimension ............. 2-20 2.10 Replacing the cover .
v T able of contents Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility ........................................... 5-2 5.1.2 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ..... 5-3 5.
vi 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.
vii Safety infor mation Electrical safety • T o 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.
viii Safeguards About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Book size barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.
ix Conventions used in this guide W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORT ANT : Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
x System package contents Check your book size barebone system package for the following items. 1. ASUS book size barebone system with: • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • CompactFlash card reader • 3-in-1 storage card reader • PCI riser card • 250W power supply unit 2.
Chapter 1 System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS book size barebone system. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction 1 . 1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS book size barebone system! The ASUS book size barebone system is a union of power , design, and performance built on ASUS technology and innovation.
1-3 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 1 .3 Fr ont panel (internal) The optical drive, storage card reader , and several I/O ports are located inside the front panel door . Open the front panel door by pressing the mark. 8. Reset button . Press this button to reset the system.
1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction 1 .4 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power socket and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1. V oltage selector . This switch allows you to select the appropriate voltage supply in your area.
1-5 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 13. PS/2 keyboard port . This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 14. Microphone port . This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone. In 4/ 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Surround Speaker . 15.
1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction 1 .6 System dimension The ASUS booksize barebone system is ergonomically designed to fit and complement your desktop. Y ou may use the foot stand to place the system vertically on a flat, stable surface. 275mm 91mm 357mm 1 .
Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system..
2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2. 1 Prepar ation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install 1. Central processing unit (CPU) 2. DDR memory module 3. Expansion card(s) 4.
2-3 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 3. Pull the cover slightly toward the rear panel until the cover tabs disengage from the chassis. 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 2.3 Removing the cover T o remove the cover: 1.
2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation 1. Locate and remove three storage drive assembly screws. Keep the screws for later use. 2. Slightly lift the storage drive assembly until its hooks are released from the chassis holes. Set the storage drive assembly aside.
2-5 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 2.6 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for AMD Athlon ® 64 processor . The 128-bit wide data paths of this processor can run applicatoins faster than procesors with only 32- bit or 64-bit wide data paths.
2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.6.2 CPU installation T o install the CPU: 1. Locate the 939-pin CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Press the CPU socket lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º-100º angle. 3. Match the gold triangle on the CPU with the small triangle on the socket.
2-7 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 4. Push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Make sure to install the CPU fan, blower , and heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU.
2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.6.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly T o reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU. 2. Connect the CPU cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
2-9 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 2.7 Inst alling memor y modules 2.7.1 Overview The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets that support up to 2 GB non-ECC PC5300/4200/3200 DDR DIMMs. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.7.3 Qualified V endors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
2-11 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 DIMM support Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DS Component A* B* 256 MB Winbond W942508CH-5 3 Winbond SS W9425GCDB-5 • • 512 MB Winbond W942508CH-5 - Winbond DS W9451GCDB-5 25.
2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation A* : Supports one module inserted as Single-channel memory configuration. B* : Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors.
2-13 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. T o install a DIMM: 1. Locate the DIMM sockets in the motherboard. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.7.5 Removing a DIMM T o remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
2-15 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 2.8 Installing PCI cards In the future, you may need to install PCI cards to the system. The system motherboard has one PCI slot with a preinstalled PCI riser assembly that supports two PCI cards. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2. Place the PCI riser asembly on a flat surface. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the PCI slot you wish to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the PCI card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
2-17 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 2.8.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. T urn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any . See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.
2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.9 Installing optical and stor age drives 2.9.1 Optical and storage drives installation The system supports one Ultra A T A 100/66 IDE or one Serial A T A hard disk drive. Configure your hard disk drive as Master device before installing it in the storage drive assembly .
2-19 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 T o install a Serial A T A hard disk drive: 1. Follow steps 1-3 of the previous section. 2. Connect one end of the supplied 7-pin SA T A cable to the connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to the SA T A connector on the motherboard.
2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.9.2 Recommended optical drive dimension Y ou must consider the following optical drive requirements when installing a new optical drive or replacing a defective one. We recommend that you install and use an ASUS optical drive on this system.
2-21 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 Optical drive cover thickness and length The thickness of the optical drive front panel cover should be less than or equal to 7 millimeters and the length of the drive should be less than or equal to 208 millimeters.
2-22 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2. 10 Replacing the cover After installing all system components and reconnecting all cables, replace the system cover by following these instructions. 2. Position the cover at least two inches from the front panel, then align the cover hooks to the chassis rail.
2-23 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 2. 1 1 Removing and reinstalling t he foot stand The system comes with a removable foot stand for vertical desktop placement. Follow the instructions to remove or reinstall the foot stand. 3. Pull the foot stand to the direction of the arrow until the lock clicks in place.
2-24 Chapter 2: Basic installation 4. Lift the foot stand, then set it aside. 2.1 1.2 Removing the foot stand T o remove the foot stand: 1. Lay the system upside down on a flat and stable surface. 2. Locate the foot stand lock. 3. Use your thumb to push the lock toward the rear panel until the foot stand tabs are released from the chassis holes.
2-25 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 2. 1 2 Power suppl y unit information The system comes with a 250 W power supply unit (PSU). 2.12.1 V oltage selector The PSU has a 1 15 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power socket. Use this switch to select the appropriate voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.
2-26 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.12.2 Power supply specifications Input Characteristics Input V oltage Range Min Nom Max Range 1 90V 100-127V 132V Range 2 180V 200-240V 264V Input Frequency Range 47 Hz to 63 Hz Maximum Input ac Current 7A max. at 1 15V ac 4A max.
2-27 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 2. 1 3 Connecting devices T o the rear panel Parallel Serial PS/2 KB VGA Line Out Line In Mic RJ-45 PS/2 Mouse USB AC DVI-D TV -out S-Video.
2-28 Chapter 2: Basic installation T o the front panel Scanner Camera Headphone Mic Audio device HDD.
Chapter 3 Starting up This chapter helps you to power up and use the system for the first time. This part also provides information on how to install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up 3. 1 Inst alling an operating system The ASUS book size 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 book size barebone system.
3-3 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 3.3.3 Optical drive If your system comes with an installed optical drive, follow these instructions to insert a CD/DVD to the drive. 1. Press the EJECT button of the optical drive. 2. Place a CD/DVD on the drive tray . Make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated on the tray locks.
3-4 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.4.1 Running the support CD T o 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 .
3-5 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Click this item to install the NVIDIA ® nForce™ Driver . NVIDIA GeForce 61X0 GPU Driver Click this item to install the NVIDIA ® GeForce™ 61X0 GPU Driver . Realtek Audio Driver Click this item to install the Realtek Audio Driver .
3-6 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.4.4 ASUS contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS Screensaver This item installs the ASUS Screensaver . ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 This item installs the Adobe ® Acrobat Reader ® .
3-7 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 3.4.5 Other information The icons on the top right side of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD.
3-8 Chapter 3: Starting up 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.
Chapter 4 Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4. 1 Intr oduction The ASUS motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS book size barebone system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration.
4-3 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 4.3 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (R TC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.4 Internal connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. See section “1.4 Rear panel” for the description of the rear panel connectors. 1. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) If the rear panel USB 2.
4-5 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 3. LED connector (6-pin LED_CON) This connector supports the Power and HDD activity LEDs in the system front panel. 4. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) These connectors are for the 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the power supply unit.
4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue conne.
4-7 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 6. Serial A T A connector (7-pin SA T A1) This next generation connector supports the thin Serial A T A cable for a Serial A T A hard disk drive. The current Serial A T A interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel A T A with 133 MB/s (UltraA T A133).
4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 9. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_F AN) The fan connectors support the proprietary CPU fan. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
1 Chapter 5 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters..
5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 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. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a flash disk during POST .) 2. CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the support CD when the BIOS gets corrupted.
5-3 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 5.1.2 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a USB floppy disk or flash disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted.
5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 3. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The support CD contains the original BIOS for this motherboard. 4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
5-5 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 5.1.3 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next . 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file.
5-7 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 5.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Firmware Hub (FWH) 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.
5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADVANCED ADVANCED ADVANCED ADVANCED ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features.
5-9 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 General help In addition to the Item Specific Help window , the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. Y ou may launch this screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The General Help screen lists the legend keys and their corresponding functions.
5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.3.1 System T ime [xx:xx:xx] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour , minute, second. V alid values for hour , minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59).
5-11 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave; First/Second SA T A Master Primary IDE Master [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu.
5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup UDMA Mode [Auto] Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability .
5-13 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 5.4 Advanced Menu CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to Set. The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup DRAM Configuration Timing Mode [Auto] x Memclock index value (Mhz) 166Mhz x CAS# latency (Tcl) 2.5 x Min RAS# active time (Tras) 7T x RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) 3T x Row prec.
5-15 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 1T/2T Memory Timing [2T] Allows the DRAM commands and address to be driven for either one or two clock cycles. Configuration options: [1T] [2T] S/W DRAM Over 4G Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables DRAM remapping when using 4 GB system memory .
5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Frame Buffer Size [32M] This item allows you to select the frame buffer size of the onboard graphics controller . Configuration options: [16M] [32M] [64M] [128M] [Disabed] CPU Frequency [200.0] This item allows you to select the CPU frequency .
5-17 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 Plug & Play O/S [No] Select [Y es] if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. Select [No] if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices. Configuration options: [No] [Y es] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The IRQ Resources item becomes user-configurable only when you set the Resources Controlled By item to [Manual]. IRQ Resources IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-7 assigned .
5-19 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 5.4.4 Onboard device configuration The items in this menu show the onboard device configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup SA T A Port 1, 2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial A T A 1 and 2 ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SA T A DMA transfer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial A T A DMA transfer access.
5-21 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 Onboard NV LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard NVIDIA ® LAN controller . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.
5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options.
5-23 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 5.5.1 APM configuration This menu shows the Advanced Power Management (APM) configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Power Button < 4 secs [Disabled] Allows you to set the event after the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds. [Instant-Off] means the system will go to soft-of f instantly when the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds.
5-25 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 5.5.2 Hardware Monitor CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] M/B T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and display the power supply and CPU temperatures in these fields. Vccp, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage, 3.
5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable] These items allow you to select your boot device priority . Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Disabled] 5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
5-27 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 5.6.2 Removable drives Removable Drives 1. Ai-Flash Item Specific Help Use <up> or <down> arrow to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu.
5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.6.4 CD-ROM drives CDROM Drives 1. 1st Slave: ASUS CD-S360 Item Specific Help Use <up> or <down> arrow to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu.
5-29 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 5.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.6.6 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
5-31 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] These fields allow you to set passwords.
5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the BIOS setup default settings, save or discard any changes you made, or exit the Setup utility . Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Item Specific Help This option saves data to CMOS and exits the setup menu.
5-33 ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 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. Select [YES] to load the default values.
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