Pundit Barebone System Model PE2
E2041 Revised edition V2 April 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK 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 retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Table of contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii System package contents ................................................................... x Chapter 1: System Introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...........................................
Table of contents 3.3 Software information ........................................................... 3-6 3.3.1 Multi-channel audio feature .................................... 3-6 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ....................................................... 3-9 Chapter 4: 4.1 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 4-2 4.2 Jumper ................................................................................. 4-3 4.3 Connectors .............................
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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information Electrical safety • To 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. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Pundit-PE2 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. 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.
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.
System package contents Check your Pundit-PE2 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. 1. 2. ASUS Pundit-PE2 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • IDE cable Accessories • AC adapter and power plug • Screws 3. Cables • DC IN power cable and plug 4. 5. Support CD User guide 6.
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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.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pundit-PE2! The ASUS Pundit-PE2 is a smart personal computer. Powered by an ASUS motherboard, the Pundit-PE2 delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing needs. The Pundit-PE2 system supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Prescott/ Northwood and Celeron processor (up to 3.06 GHz) with up to 533 MHz Front Side Bus and up to 2 GB system memory. Providing the best connectivity for external devices and peripherals are USB 2.
1.3 Front panel (internal) The data and audio I/O ports are located inside the front panel door. Press the front panel door lock to open. 10 12 Front panel door 9 9. 11 13 4-pin IEEE 1394 port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. 1 0 . 6-pin IEEE 1394 port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. 1 1 .
1.4 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 9 1. 2. 3. 4 2 3 8 5 7 6 Line In port . This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center. . This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone Line Out port or a speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. .
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. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing other system components. 3 2 4 1 5 6 7 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction
Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install 1. Hard disk drive (HDD) 2. Central processing unit (CPU) 3. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install the system components. • Unplug the AC adapter cable from the wall socket before touching any component.
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. 1 1 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the top cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 3. Pull the top cover slightly toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 3 3 2 2 4. Hold the center edge of the top cover, then lift. Set the top cover aside.
2.4 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) The system supports one UltraATA133 IDE hard disk drive (HDD). To install a hard disk drive: 1. Remove the two metal cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 1 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. A Side hooks Side hooks Lift the metal cover, then set aside.
5. Place the drive on the tray. Insert the tray metal tacks into the drive screw holes (two at the side and two at the bottom). Metal tacks (To side of the drive) 5 Insert the side metal tacks before inserting the bottom metal tacks. 6. Secure the drive with two side screws. 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). 6 Metal tacks (To bottom of the drive) A B 8.
2.5 Installing a CPU The system motherboard has a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package. 2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install a CPU. The system comes with a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly for optimum CPU thermal control and system ventilation.
2.5.2 CPU installation 1. Locate the 478-pin CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90° angle. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner (gold mark) matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU to the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. Do not force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 3 1 CPU ˚ 4 5.
2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Place the chassis fan and heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU. Make sure that the CPU heatsink sits properly on top of the CPU. 2. Connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector. See Chapter 4 for the location of the chassis fan connector. 3.
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. To install a DDR DIMM: 1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard. 2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2 1 2 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.
2.7 Replacing the top cover Replace the top cover after installing the components. To replace the top cover: 1. Position the front edge of the top cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. 2. Fit the top cover hooks with the chassis side tabs and the front panel cover tabs. 3. Lower the rear edge of the top cover as shown. 4. Push the top cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in place. 5. Secure the top cover with two screws that you removed earlier.
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. To connect the AC power adapter to the system: 1. Connect the power cable (female plug) to the AC power adapter. 2. Connect the other end of the power cable (male plug) to a power outlet. 3. Check the AC power adapter LED.
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Chapter 3 Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
3.1 Installing an operating system This system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system. 3.2 • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. SiS 651 Display Driver Installs the SiS 651 display driver. AD1980 SoundMAX® Audio Driver Installs the AD1980 audio driver and the SoundMax® application. See page 3-1X for details. SiS PCI LAN Driver Installs the SiS PCI LAN driver. SiS Mini IDE Driver Installs the SiS Mini IDE driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment.
3.2.4 ASUS contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information.
3.3 Software information 3.3.1 Multi-channel audio feature The AD1980 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability to your system. Setting the multi-channel audio To set the multi-channel audio: 1. Connect the speakers (4-channel/6-channel) to the audio I/O ports on the system rear panel. Refer to the A u d i o p o r t s f u n c t i o n v a r i a t i o n table on page 1-4. 2. Install the AD1980 SoundMAX Audio Driver from the support CD. Refer to page 3-3 for details. 3.
2. Select an audio test path, then click the P l a y T e s t N o i s e button to test the speakers. While testing, the audio path indicator (black circle) moves from one speaker to another based on your specified audio test path. Audio path indicator While testing, the P l a y T e s t N o i s e button becomes toggles to S t o p g. Click this button any time to stop testing. Playing 3. Click the C l o s e button when done. Configuring the MIDI settings To configure the MIDI settings: 1. 2. 3.
Enabling the SPDIF options To enable the SPDIF options: 1. After restart, click on the volume control icon on the taskbar to display the Volume Control window. 2. Click the Volume Control A d v a n c e d button. 3. Check the options A C 3 S P D I F and P C M S P D I F to achieve 6-channel audio capability when playing DVDs. Click C l o s e when finished. 4. Enabling the front panel microphone port To enable the front panel microphone port: 1.
3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe The ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor the vital system information, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. This utility also allows you to check other information about your computer, including hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. Installing ASUS PC Probe The ASUS PC Probe is available from the support CD that came with the system package.
Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring tab Monitor Summary Shows a summary of items that are being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the CPU (for supported processors only) and motherboard temperatures. Temperature Warning threshold a d j u s t m e n t (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan Monitor Shows the system fan rotation.
Settings Lets you set threshold values and polling intervals or refresh times of the system temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. History Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of your system for future reference. Information tab Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the system hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used.
Memory Shows the system memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the system, such as CPU type, CPU speed, internal/external frequencies, and memory size. ASUS PC Probe taskbar icon Right click the PC Probe icon to open a menu. Use this menu to open or exit the application, and pause or resume all system monitoring.
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
4.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout 27.2cm (10.7in) DDR DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module) USB34 AD1980 Socket 478 SiS 651 Host Memory Controller ADAPTER FONT MIC FONT LOUT PWRSW AUD_CON CD IE1394_2 AUX 26.9cm (10.
4.2 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
4.3 Connectors 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors Refer to section “1.3 Rear panel” for a description of the rear panel I/O ports. 4.3.2 1. Internal connectors Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable.
2. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. You can monitor the CPU and chassis fan rotations using the ASUS PC Probe utility. Refer to page 3-9 for details. Do not forget to connect te fan cables to the fan connectors.
4. IDE power connector (4-pin IDEPWR) The IDE power connector is for the IDE power cable. This connector supplies power to the hard disk drive and the slim optical drive. IDE power connector 5. +5V GND GND +12V IDEPWR Power switch connector (2-pin PWRSW) This connects to the the system power switch button on the system front panel.
6. Rear panel audio connectors (10-1 pin AUD_CON) +5V VREFOUT GND SURR_L SURR_R This connector is for the ASUS proprietary rear panel audio board that supports the rear panel audio I/O ports. 1 LINE_IN_RT LINE_IN_LT LOUT_R LOUT_L AUD_CON Rear panel audio connector 7. Front panel LED connector (6-pin LED_CON) The connector is for the power and HDD activity LED in the system front panel.
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Chapter 5 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
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. 2. 3. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a USB floppy disk or memory card.) A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S (Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
If you accidentally typed in a wrong BIOS file name, a “ W A R N I N G ! F i l e n o t f o u n d . ” message appears. Press to close the message, type the correct BIOS file name, then press . When the updated BIOS file is found, the following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in File] BIOS Version: P4SQ-X Boot Block WARNING! Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 6. Press to continue updating the BIOS file. 7. When prompted, press to update the main BIOS area.
5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore or update the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore or update a corrupted BIOS file using the system support CD. Prepare the system support CD containing the original or updated BIOS file before using this utility. To recover the BIOS using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS Utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Place the support CD to the optical drive. 3.
5.1.3 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the system BIOS file in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the system package.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 5-6 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 > ASUSUpdate e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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 N e x tt. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c tt. Click N e x tt.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. 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. 2. 3. 4.
5.2 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.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Sub-menu items 5.2.
5 . 2 . 3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
5.3 Main menu When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears. System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the or keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date).
To clear the password: 1. Select either the S u p e r v i s o r P a s s w o r d or U s e r P a s s w o r d d, then press twice. A P a s s w o r d D i s a b l e d ! message appears on screen to indicate that the password has been cleared. 2. Press any key to continue. The password item value now shows Clear. A note about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Boot menu. These passwords control access to the BIOS during system startup.
5.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Type [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. If automatic detection fails, this may be because the hard disk drive is too old or too new. If the hard disk was already formatted on an older system, setup may detect incorrect parameters.
SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology. This parameter is normally disabled because the resources used in the SMART monitoring feature may decrease system performance.
Cylinders Configures the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. Head Configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. To make changes to this field, set the IDE Primary Master field to [Manual] and the Access Mode to [CHS]. Sector Configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value.
5.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] Controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second.
5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Speed [Manual] Allows you select the CPU internal frequency. You can select either one of the preset speeds, [2000MHz] or [2667MHz], or select [Manual] if you wish to adjust the setting manually. Configuration options: [Manual] [2000MHz] [2667MHz] The CPU speed parameter is non-configurable when you install a locked CPU.
USB Legacy Support [Auto] Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. When you set this field to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is disabled whether or not you are using a USB device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.
SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] Controls the latency between the SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Configuration options: [3T] [2T] [4T] SDRAM RAS Precharge Time [3T] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the SDRAM. Configuration options: [3T] [2T] [4T] SDRAM RAS Active Time [6T] Controls the number of SDRAM clocks used for SDRAM parameters. Configuration options: [6T] [7T] [5T] [4T] SDRAM Command Lead-off Time [Auto] Allows you to select the SDRAM lead-off time.
5.4.2 PCI Configuration PCI Latency Timer [32] Leave this field to the default setting [32] for optimum system performance and stability. USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the southbridge USB 1.1 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the southbridge USB 2.0 controller.
Onboard PCI Devices Control Onboard SIS 10/100 LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Keep the default enabled if you wish to use the onboard LAN feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard SIS 10/100 LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller.
5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the system power saving, power up control, and hardware monitor settings. Select an item, then press to display the configuration options. Power Management [User Defined] Allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features. When set to [Disabled], the power management features do not function regardless of the other settings on this menu.
Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] Defines the video off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen. Use this for monitors without power management or “green” features. Even if installed, your screen saver does not display when you select [Blank Screen] for the above field. [V/H SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns off vertical and horizontal scanning.
5.5.1 Power Up Control AC Power Loss Restart [Disabled] Allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system off while [Enabled] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Previous State] Power Up On PCI Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI modem.
5.5.2 Hardware Monitor CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU or chassis fan speed for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and display the power supply and CPU temperatures in these fields.
5.6 Boot menu The B o o t menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which the system uses to search for a boot device on system power up. Configuration fields include Removable Device, IDE Hard Drive, ATAPI CDROM, and Other Boot Device.
Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [INT18 Device (Network)] Plug & Play O/S [No] Allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Yes] is selected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS. If you installed a non-PnP OS or if you want to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings, keep the default setting [No].
5.7 Exit menu When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu, or press to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
