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. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. Chapter 3: Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 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. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

System package contents

Check your Pundit-PH3 system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
ASUS Pundit-PH3 barebone system with ASUS motherboard 275 W PFC power supply unit CPU fan and heatsink assembly 6-in-1 storage card reader

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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
5.25-inch empty optical drive bay Front panel cover Optical drive lock Hard disk drive bays Hard disk drive lock Power supply unit PCI Express x1 slot PCI slots PCI Express x16 slot ASUS motherboard Metal bracket lock LGA775 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) CPU fan and heatsink assembly DIMM sockets

Chapter 2

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.

Basic installation

Preparation
Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system.
Basic components to install
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Central processing unit (CPU) DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Expansion card(s) Hard disk drive Optical drive

Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
The system motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component.

SB_PWR1

Onboard LED

ON Standby Power

OFF Powered Off
Chapter 2: Basic installation

Removing the covers

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

Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

Locked retaining clip

Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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.

Expansion slots

PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.

PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.

PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.
Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
Expansion card installation
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage the motherboard.
To install an expansion card: 1. 2. Lay the system on its side on a flat and stable surface. Lift the expansion card lock to a 90-100 angle, then remove the chassis support bracket.

Expansion card lock

Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use.
PCI Express x1 slot PCI slots
Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
If you have already installed a hard disk drive, replace the chassis support bracket; otherwise, install other components before replacing the chassis support bracket.
Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to the chassis.
Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ 6 7* 8 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 14* Standard Function 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

Uninstalling a hard disk drive
In the future, you may have to upgrade or replace a defective hard disk drive. To uninstall the hard disk drive: 1. Press the HDD screw lock (A), then push the drive out from the bay (B) until the drive screws are released from the screw rails.
Slightly lift the HDD, then remove all plugs at the back of the drive. Install a new HDD following the instructions in the previous section.

Replacing the covers

After you install all the necessary components on the Pundit-PH3 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

Swing the left edge of the front panel inward, then attach the front panel assembly hooks to the chassis until they snap in place.
Do not use too much force when replacing the front panel assembly.
2.10.2 Replacing the system cover
To replace the metal chassis support: 1. Reinstall the metal chassis support and the expansion card lock.
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.
Slide the cover toward the front panel until it is in place.
Replace the cover screws.
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. Extend the left side of the system at least 3 cm from the edge of the surface to facilitate installation. Align the foot stand and chassis screw holes. Drive in a screw to secure the footstand to the chassis.
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.

Selecting the voltage

The systems 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.
Setting the switch to 115 V in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the system!
Connecting external devices

To the front panel

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 t. Next
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t t. Click N e x t t.
From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click N e x t t. 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. 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 > e. A S U S U p d a t e The ASUS Update main window appears. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t t.
Locate the BIOS file from the e. O p e n window, then click S a v e Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

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. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub. The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is userconfigurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to 5.2.7 Pop-up window.

Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.

Scroll bar

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled]
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.

General help

Pop-up window Scroll bar
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

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.

5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3

System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Allows you to set the system time.
Allows you to set the system date.
Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]
Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave
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 <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA SMART Monitoring Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) PIO Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer : : : : : : : : : Hard Disk ST320413A 20.0GB Supported 16 Sectors Supported MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA-5 Supported
Select the type of device connected to the system.
[Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled]
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

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 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 Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [SATA A. mode] [P-ATA]

IDE Detect Time Out [35]

Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 06/10/04 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz : 3200 MHz : 1
System Memory Size : 248MB

AMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

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.
USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP
Configure the USB support.

USB Configuration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed]
Enables USB host controllers.
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

USB Function [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [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. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed]

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 Frequency : 3200 MHz FSB Speed : 800 MHz Cache L1 : 16 KB Cache L2 : 1024 KB Cache L3 : 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 16 Ratio CMOS Setting: VID CMOS Setting: Microcode Updation: Max CPUID Value Limit: Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control Hyper Threading Technology 3.20GHz
Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ.
[ 8] [ 62] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled]

Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8]

Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the < + > or < - > keys to adjust the values.

VID CMOS Setting [ 62]

Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the < + > or < - > keys to adjust the values.
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Enables or disables microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]
When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPUs capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you installed an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]
Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. When set to [Automatic], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Maximum] or [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. The CPU constantly operates at a lower internal frequency when you set this item to [Minimum]. Configuration options: [Maximum] [Minimum] [Automatic] [Disabled]
Refer to the Appendix for details on how to use the EIST feature. The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST.
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.
Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Booting Graphic Adapter Priority Internal Graphics Mode Select Fixed Graphic Memory Size DVMT Graphic Memory Size PCI-EX Ports Configuration VC1 for Azalia & Root Ports [Disabled] Enabled] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [Enabled, 8M] [32MB] [32MB]
Enable or disable DRAM timing.
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). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM CAS# Latency [3 Clocks] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [3 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [2 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [15 Clocks] Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] ~ [15 Clocks] DRAM Burst Length [8] Sets the DRAM Burst Length. Configuration options: [4] [8]
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]
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]
Fixed Graphic Memory Size [32 MB] Allows you to set the fixed graphic memory size. Configuration options: [ 0 MB] [32 MB] [64 MB] [128 MB] DVMT Graphic Memory Size [32 MB] Allows you to set the DVMT graphic memory size. Configuration options: [ 0 MB] [32 MB] [64 MB] [128 MB] [226 MB]
VC1 for Azalia & Root Ports [Enabled]
Enables or disables the VC1 for the Azalia audio ports and other root ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Disabled]
Onboard Devices Configuration
Enable or disable AC97 controller.
Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset AC97 Controller Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard LAN LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7]
AC97 Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables the AC97 audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

OnBoard LAN [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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]
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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]

EPP Version [1.9]

Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears only when the P a r a l l e l P o r t M o d e is set to E P P P. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows selection of the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

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.

Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

ACPI 2.0 Support [No]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
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]

APM Configuration

APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Keyboard Wakeup Password : Not Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Installed [Disabled]
<Enter> to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss.
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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]

CPU Target Temperature [xxxC]
Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when the CPU fan speed is increased to lower the CPU temperature. This item appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [53C] [56C] [59C] [62C] [65C] [68C] [71C] [74C] [77C] [80C] [83C]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A.
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.

Boot menu

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 Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence

Boot Device Priority

Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-Pioneer CD-ROM]
1st ~ 3rd Boot Device [1st Floppy 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]

Removable Drives

Removable Drives 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Drive Drive Drive Drive [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [USB2.0 Card Reader] [USB2.0 Card Reader] [USB2.0 Card Reader]
1st ~ 4th Drive [1st Floppy Drive] or [USB2.0 Card Reader]
These items specify the boot priority sequence from the available removable drives or media. The number of drives or media that appears on the screen depends on the number of drives or media installed on the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [USB2.0 Card Reader CF] [USB2.0 Card Reader SM XD0100] [USB2.0 Card Reader MS] [Disabled]
Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For F1 If Error Hit DEL Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Keep Current] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]

Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 5 for details. Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature.

System requirements

Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: Intel Pentium 4 processor with EIST support BIOS file with EIST support Operating system with EIST support (Windows XP SP2/Windows Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Using the EIST
To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu highlight CPU Configuration Menu, Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. See page 5-15 for details. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. Click the Power button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window.
On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On On. Click A p p l y then click O K y, K.
10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low.
The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system.
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. Installing Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.

MODELLO: BAREBONE ASUS PUNDIT-PH3 SKT775 P4 MODELLO PRODOTTO: BAREBONE ASUS PUNDIT-PH3 SKT775 P4 MODELLO PRODUTTORE: PUNDIT-PH3 Product Name and Model: Pundit-PH3 CPU: Intel P4 up to 3.6 GHz (Prescott) LGA775 800/533 MHz FSB Chipset: North Bridge: Intel 915G South Bridge: ICH6 Memory: PC 2700/PC x DDR400 DIMM Up to 4 GB Expansion Slots: 1 x PCI-e x x PCI-e 2 x PCI Graphics: Intel Media Accelerator 900 IDE: 1 x ATA 100 S-ATA: 2 x SATA LAN: 10/100 Mbps Audio: On-Board AC`Channel Dimension (mm) W x H x D: 357 x 398 x 95 Drive Bays: 2 x 3.5` 1 x 5.25` Front Panel: 2 x USB 2.x Microphone 1 x Headphone/SPDIF Out 1 x 6-in-1 Card Reader 1 x IEEE 1394 (4pin) Rear Panel: 4 x USB 2.x Line-in/Line-out/Mic-in 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x Parallel Port 1 x Serial Port 1 x RJ45 LAN (10/100Mbits) 1 x IEEE 1394 (6pin) 1 x D-sub (VGA Out) Power Supply: 275 W (PFC) O/S Support: Window 2000/2003/XP Key Features: Tool-less Design Q-fan Technology Recovery Pro Antivirus Solution CrashFree BIOS2 Ez Flash BIOS My Logo Note: *All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers. Products may not be available in all markets.