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... with the system. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Terminator 1. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 1: System introduction This ...and internal components. 2. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system.
... with the system. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Terminator 1. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 1: System introduction This ...and internal components. 2. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system.
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Power cable and plug 3. Support CD 4. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. 10 User guide * CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS Terminator 1 package for the following items: 1. ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system with: • ASUS A7VT motherboard • Floppy disk drive • Optical drive (optional)* 2.
Power cable and plug 3. Support CD 4. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. 10 User guide * CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS Terminator 1 package for the following items: 1. ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system with: • ASUS A7VT motherboard • Floppy disk drive • Optical drive (optional)* 2.
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ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 11 System Introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system. It includes introduction on the front and rear panel features, and the internal features.
ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 11 System Introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system. It includes introduction on the front and rear panel features, and the internal features.
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...™ and AMD Duron™ processors. 1.2 Front panel The ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system is an optional item. 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Empty 5.25-inch drive bay. The CD-ROM drive is composed of the ASUS A7VT motherboard, a power supply, and a floppy disk drive in -one... barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The ASUS Terminator 1 is an optional IDE optical drive. 2. Floppy drive door. This is an all-in ...
...™ and AMD Duron™ processors. 1.2 Front panel The ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system is an optional item. 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Empty 5.25-inch drive bay. The CD-ROM drive is composed of the ASUS A7VT motherboard, a power supply, and a floppy disk drive in -one... barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The ASUS Terminator 1 is an optional IDE optical drive. 2. Floppy drive door. This is an all-in ...
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4. Power LED. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 13 These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9. Flip ...
4. Power LED. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 13 These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9. Flip ...
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... * LFE Output: Low Frequency Enhanced Output 6-Channel LFE Output*/Center Front Speaker Out Surround Windows® 98 SE only supports 4.1-channel speaker setting. 9. Parallel port. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 15 LAN (RJ-45) port. If the voltage supply in a 230V environment will seriously damage the system! Setting the switch to a Local Area...
... * LFE Output: Low Frequency Enhanced Output 6-Channel LFE Output*/Center Front Speaker Out Surround Windows® 98 SE only supports 4.1-channel speaker setting. 9. Parallel port. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 15 LAN (RJ-45) port. If the voltage supply in a 230V environment will seriously damage the system! Setting the switch to a Local Area...
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Basic Installation ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 17 Chapter 2 This chapter gives step-by-step instructions on how to install components into the barebone system.
Basic Installation ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 17 Chapter 2 This chapter gives step-by-step instructions on how to install components into the barebone system.
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Set the screw aside. 2. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 19 Push on the CD-ROM area with your hands on both corners of the cover and carefully lift the cover from the ...
Set the screw aside. 2. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 19 Push on the CD-ROM area with your hands on both corners of the cover and carefully lift the cover from the ...
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ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 21 Unlatch the drive frame by pulling it is attached to the main chassis. Drive frame Swivel edge The drive frame has a swivel (hinge-like) edge that is completely detached from the chassis when installing components. 5. Place your thumb on the right edge of the power socket module, then slide the module to completely detach the drive frame from the rear panel. 4. You do not have to the right until it outward. Carefully lay the drive frame alongside the main chassis frame. 3.
ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 21 Unlatch the drive frame by pulling it is attached to the main chassis. Drive frame Swivel edge The drive frame has a swivel (hinge-like) edge that is completely detached from the chassis when installing components. 5. Place your thumb on the right edge of the power socket module, then slide the module to completely detach the drive frame from the rear panel. 4. You do not have to the right until it outward. Carefully lay the drive frame alongside the main chassis frame. 3.
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... to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 23
... to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 23
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CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 25 Connect the CPU fan cable from the assembly to the fan connector labeled CPU_FAN1. 4.
CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 25 Connect the CPU fan cable from the assembly to the fan connector labeled CPU_FAN1. 4.
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Locate the two DIMM sockets on the socket. DDR DIMM sockets DIMM notch Socket break 4. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 27 A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2. 2.7.2 DIMM installation Follow ...
Locate the two DIMM sockets on the socket. DDR DIMM sockets DIMM notch Socket break 4. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 27 A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2. 2.7.2 DIMM installation Follow ...
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... card to the slot opening on the slot. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 29 Metal bracket PCI slot (PCI1) 4. Remove the metal bracket opposite the slot that you wish to install a PCI or AGP card...
... card to the slot opening on the slot. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 29 Metal bracket PCI slot (PCI1) 4. Remove the metal bracket opposite the slot that you wish to install a PCI or AGP card...
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Refer to install a CD-ROM drive. 1. Secure the CD-ROM with the holes on each side of the bay. 5.25-inch drive bay CD-ROM screws ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 31 Carefully push the CD-ROM drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay. 3. 2.9 Installing a CD-ROM drive A CD-ROM drive is an optional item in this barebone system. Insert the CD-ROM drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the bay as shown. 4. Place the chassis upright. 2. Follow these steps to the instructions in this section if you acquired a model without a CD-ROM.
Refer to install a CD-ROM drive. 1. Secure the CD-ROM with the holes on each side of the bay. 5.25-inch drive bay CD-ROM screws ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 31 Carefully push the CD-ROM drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay. 3. 2.9 Installing a CD-ROM drive A CD-ROM drive is an optional item in this barebone system. Insert the CD-ROM drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the bay as shown. 4. Place the chassis upright. 2. Follow these steps to the instructions in this section if you acquired a model without a CD-ROM.
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... a hard disk drive The chassis has one 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) bay right under the 5.25-inch bay. Place the chassis upright. 2. HDD screws ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 33 With the HDD label side up, carefully insert the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on...
... a hard disk drive The chassis has one 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) bay right under the 5.25-inch bay. Place the chassis upright. 2. HDD screws ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 33 With the HDD label side up, carefully insert the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on...
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... the motherboard. • Connect the HDD LED cable to the 2-pin lead marked HDLED. You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 35
... the motherboard. • Connect the HDD LED cable to the 2-pin lead marked HDLED. You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 35
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... After you have installed all the internal components and you have connected all the necessary cables, you are now ready to re-assemble the system. 1. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 37
... After you have installed all the internal components and you have connected all the necessary cables, you are now ready to re-assemble the system. 1. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 37
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Serial PS/2 KB VGA Line Out Line In Mic RJ-45 Game/MIDI PS/2 Mouse Parallel AC USB ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 39 2.13 Connecting external devices The figure below shows the specific connectors and devices that you can connect to the rear panel ports.
Serial PS/2 KB VGA Line Out Line In Mic RJ-45 Game/MIDI PS/2 Mouse Parallel AC USB ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 39 2.13 Connecting external devices The figure below shows the specific connectors and devices that you can connect to the rear panel ports.
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Starting up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 41
Starting up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 41
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...the contents of the BIOS from the BIN folder. Microsoft® Direct X Driver This item installs the Microsoft® Direct X driver. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 43 Simply click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to run the CD. 3.2.2 Utilities menu The menu lists ... that are available for this motherboard. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any...
...the contents of the BIOS from the BIN folder. Microsoft® Direct X Driver This item installs the Microsoft® Direct X driver. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 43 Simply click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to run the CD. 3.2.2 Utilities menu The menu lists ... that are available for this motherboard. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any...