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Pundit P2-AE2 Bar ebone S ystem.
ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
iii iii iii iii iii Table of contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide .
iv iv iv iv iv Table of contents 3.3 Software information ........................................................... 3-6 3.3.1 SoundMAX ® 4 XL software ..................................... 3-6 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II ................................
v v v v v Table of contents 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 5-20 5.4.4 PCI PnP ................................................................. 5-21 5.5 Power menu .....................................................
vi vi vi vi vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
vii vii vii vii vii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
viii viii viii viii viii About this guide Audience Audience Audience Audience Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.
ix ix ix ix ix Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
x x x x x System package contents Check your Pundit P2-AE2 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 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.
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1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port .
1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction Chapter 1: System introduction 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Line In port Line In port Line In port Line In port Line In port .
1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 1.5 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. The installed components are labeled for your reference.
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ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the system.
2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 2.3 Removing the top cover To remove the top cover: 1. On the rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover to the chassis.
2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2. Use the metal cover handle to slide the cover toward the rear panel until the side hooks disengage from the HDD metal tray and optical drive shield tabs.
2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 7. Align the metal cover side hooks with the HDD metal tray and optical drive shield tabs (A), then slide the metal cover toward the front panel until it fits in place (B).
2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.5 Installing a CPU The system motherboard has a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket.
2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ˚ 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 CPU installation CPU installation CPU installation CPU installation CPU installation 1. Locate the 754-pin CPU socket on the motherboard.
2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 4. Place the CPU fan over the CPU heatsink, then fasten the CPU fan screws to the motherboard in a diagonal pattern starting from two opposite corners.
2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2 GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DIMMs.
2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.7 Replacing the top cover Replace the top cover after installing the components.
2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 2.8 Connecting the power cable The system package includes a universal AC power adapter (100V - 240V) with power cable and plug. The AC power adapter allows you to use your system in any location regardless of the voltage output.
2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.9.2 2.9.2 2.9.2 2.9.2 2.9.2 To the rear panel To the rear panel To the rear panel To the rear panel To the rear panel 2.
ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Chapter 3 Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun i s NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.
3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
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3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information ASUS .
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3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Using the Audio Wizard Using the Audio Wizard Using the Audio Wizard Using the Audio Wizard Using the Audio Wizard The Audio Wizard helps you set up the speaker, microphone, and other aduio settings for optimal audio performance.
3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started 7. Adjust the microphone volume, then click Test Test Test Test Test t o listen to your configuration.
3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 General The General General General General General tab allows you to select and adjust the playback and recording devices, and the SoundMAX application preferences.
3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started MIDI Music Synthesizer The MIDI Music Sy.
3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II.
3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red.
3-13 3-13 3-13 3-13 3-13 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware.
3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Monitoring sensor alert Monitoring senso.
3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 DMI browser DMI browser DMI browser DMI browser DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information.
3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 3: Getting started Usage Usage Usage Usage Usage The Usage Usage Usage Usage Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
3-17 3-17 3-17 3-17 3-17 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Memory usage Memory usage Memory usage Memory usage Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory.
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3-19 3-19 3-19 3-19 3-19 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Launching the Cool ‘ n ’ Quiet! ™ application Launching the Cool ‘ n ’.
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ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Motherboard info Chapter 4 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 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout DDR DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) Socket 754 27.
4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.
4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.3 Connectors 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Refer to section “ 1.
4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN CPU and Chassis Fan conn.
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4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Rear panel audio connectors (10-1 pin AUD_CON) Rear panel audio connec.
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ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 BIOS setup Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 4. Insert the CD that contains the BIOS file to the optical drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup To recover the BIOS using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS Utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Place the support CD to the optical drive.
ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select .
ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1.
5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 5.
ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.
ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Main Main Main Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information.
5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 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).
ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 HyperTransport (HT) Configuration HyperTransport (HT) Configuration HyperTranspo.
5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Memory Configuration Memclock Mode [Auto] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] .
ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 SoftWare Memory Hole [Disabled] SoftWare Memory Hole [Disabled] SoftWare Memory Hole [Disabled] SoftWare Memory Hole [Disabled] SoftWare Memory Hole [Disabled] Allows you enable or disable the software memory hole.
5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup AGP Mode [AGP 8X] Allows you to set the speed of the onboard graphics controller. When set to [AGP 4X] mode, the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of 1.
ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.0-7.
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5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.
5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] I.
5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI).
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5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event.
5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disable.
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5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.6 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.
5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configur.
5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 Security Security Security Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 If you forget your BIOS password, you clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “ 4.2 Jumpers ” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password.
5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 ASUS Pundit P2-AE2 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.
5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Chapter 5: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
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