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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. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. 10 Power cable and plug 3. Support CD 4. ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system with: • ASUS A7VT motherboard • Floppy disk drive • Optical drive (optional)* 2.
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. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. 10 Power cable and plug 3. Support CD 4. ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system with: • ASUS A7VT motherboard • Floppy disk drive • Optical drive (optional)* 2.
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System Introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 11 It includes introduction on the front and rear panel features, and the internal features.
System Introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 11 It includes introduction on the front and rear panel features, and the internal features.
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... drive door. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and is powered by the ASUS A7VT motherboard that supports AMD Athlon™ and AMD Duron™ processors. 1.2 Front panel The ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system is for a second optical drive or other 5.25-inch storage devices. 3. ...covered slot 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. 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS Terminator 1 is an optional IDE optical drive. 2. This is an all-in the ASUS TriOptix form factor chassis. The ...
... drive door. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and is powered by the ASUS A7VT motherboard that supports AMD Athlon™ and AMD Duron™ processors. 1.2 Front panel The ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system is for a second optical drive or other 5.25-inch storage devices. 3. ...covered slot 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. 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS Terminator 1 is an optional IDE optical drive. 2. This is an all-in the ASUS TriOptix form factor chassis. The ...
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..., PDA, and others. 9. Press this door to indicate that the system is being read from or written to turn the system on. 5. Front panel I/O door. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 13 This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 10. Power button. This LED lights up this button to the hard disk drive...
..., PDA, and others. 9. Press this door to indicate that the system is being read from or written to turn the system on. 5. Front panel I/O door. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 13 This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 10. Power button. This LED lights up this button to the hard disk drive...
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..., and others. 11. If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127V, set the switch to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 10. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 15 USB 2.0 ports. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices. 12. Voltage Selector The switching power supply that came with...
..., and others. 11. If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127V, set the switch to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 10. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 15 USB 2.0 ports. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices. 12. Voltage Selector The switching power supply that came with...
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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. Basic Installation ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 17
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Push on the CD-ROM area with your other fingers. While supporting the front panel with your hands on the rear panel. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 19 2.3 Removing the cover The chassis cover is to remove the chassis cover. 1. Follow these steps to place your hands underneath the front ...
Push on the CD-ROM area with your other fingers. While supporting the front panel with your hands on the rear panel. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 19 2.3 Removing the cover The chassis cover is to remove the chassis cover. 1. Follow these steps to place your hands underneath the front ...
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ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 21 Unlatch the drive frame by pulling it is attached to the main chassis. Carefully lay the drive frame alongside the main chassis frame. 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. Drive frame Swivel edge The drive frame has a swivel (hinge-like) edge that is completely detached from the chassis when installing components. 5. You do not have to the right until it outward. 3.
ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 21 Unlatch the drive frame by pulling it is attached to the main chassis. Carefully lay the drive frame alongside the main chassis frame. 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. Drive frame Swivel edge The drive frame has a swivel (hinge-like) edge that is completely detached from the chassis when installing components. 5. You do not have to the right until it outward. 3.
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... damaging the CPU! 5. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the base of the socket lever. 4. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 23
... damaging the CPU! 5. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the base of the socket lever. 4. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 23
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CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 25 4. Connect the CPU fan cable from the assembly to the fan connector labeled CPU_FAN1.
CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 25 4. Connect the CPU fan cable from the assembly to the fan connector labeled CPU_FAN1.
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... is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 27
... is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 27
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... with a bracket screw. 2.8.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it is properly seated on the slot. Secure the card to use. 3. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 29 Turn on its metal bracket to install a PCI or AGP card. 1. Place the chassis on the system and change the necessary BIOS...
... with a bracket screw. 2.8.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it is properly seated on the slot. Secure the card to use. 3. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 29 Turn on its metal bracket to install a PCI or AGP card. 1. Place the chassis on the system and change the necessary BIOS...
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Place the chassis upright. 2. 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 Insert the CD-ROM drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the bay as shown. 4. 2.9 Installing a CD-ROM drive A CD-ROM drive is an optional item in this barebone system. Carefully push the CD-ROM drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay. 3. 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.
Place the chassis upright. 2. 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 Insert the CD-ROM drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the bay as shown. 4. 2.9 Installing a CD-ROM drive A CD-ROM drive is an optional item in this barebone system. Carefully push the CD-ROM drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay. 3. 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.
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... the 3.5-inch bay. Internal view External view 5.25-inch Drive bay 3.5-inch HDD drive bay Follow these steps to install an IDE HDD. 1. HDD screws ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 33 HDD label side 3. The following figures show the internal and external views of the bay. Place the chassis upright. 2. 2.10 Installing a hard...
... the 3.5-inch bay. Internal view External view 5.25-inch Drive bay 3.5-inch HDD drive bay Follow these steps to install an IDE HDD. 1. HDD screws ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 33 HDD label side 3. The following figures show the internal and external views of the bay. Place the chassis upright. 2. 2.10 Installing a hard...
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You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 35 2.11 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you replace the chassis cover. 2.11.1 LED cables Power Switch Power ...
You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 35 2.11 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you replace the chassis cover. 2.11.1 LED cables Power Switch Power ...
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... ends of the drive frame to the chassis edge. Protruding tab 3. Place the cover over the chassis leaving about two inches from the rear panel. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 37 The protruding tabs on its side, hook the swivel edge of the drive frame should snap perfectly to the main chassis. 2. Turn...
... ends of the drive frame to the chassis edge. Protruding tab 3. Place the cover over the chassis leaving about two inches from the rear panel. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 37 The protruding tabs on its side, hook the swivel edge of the drive frame should snap perfectly to the main chassis. 2. Turn...
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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. 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
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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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... problems. This utility helps you to install it. Microsoft® Direct X Driver This item installs the Microsoft® Direct X driver. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 43 Simply click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to download the latest version of the BIOS from... the drivers and applications that are available for this motherboard. Double-click the ASSERUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer at a healthy operating condition.
... problems. This utility helps you to install it. Microsoft® Direct X Driver This item installs the Microsoft® Direct X driver. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 43 Simply click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to download the latest version of the BIOS from... the drivers and applications that are available for this motherboard. Double-click the ASSERUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer at a healthy operating condition.
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The screen image below is for general reference only. The support CD will automatically detect the motherboard information and display it on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 45 Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. 3.2.4 Other information The icons on the top right of the screen give additional information on your screen.
The screen image below is for general reference only. The support CD will automatically detect the motherboard information and display it on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 45 Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. 3.2.4 Other information The icons on the top right of the screen give additional information on your screen.