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...the system User Guide. 1. Parallel port ( ) 5. PS/2 keyboard port ( ) 2. HDD LED 7. One of your system. Power button 8. VGA port ( ) 4. LAN (RJ-45) port ( ) 7. USB 2.0 ports* 6. Headphone port 4. IEEE 1394a port ( ) (some models may have two additional USB 2.0 ports and/or one IEEE 1394a port. 46 5 3 8 7 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 Rear panel features NOTE: The rear panel ports and their locations may have four rear USB 2.0 ports) 6. USB 2.0 ports ( ) (some models only) 1 2 7 4 3 8 5 6 9 Installation manual PS/2 mouse port ( ) 3. English...
...the system User Guide. 1. Parallel port ( ) 5. PS/2 keyboard port ( ) 2. HDD LED 7. One of your system. Power button 8. VGA port ( ) 4. LAN (RJ-45) port ( ) 7. USB 2.0 ports* 6. Headphone port 4. IEEE 1394a port ( ) (some models may have two additional USB 2.0 ports and/or one IEEE 1394a port. 46 5 3 8 7 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 Rear panel features NOTE: The rear panel ports and their locations may have four rear USB 2.0 ports) 6. USB 2.0 ports ( ) (some models only) 1 2 7 4 3 8 5 6 9 Installation manual PS/2 mouse port ( ) 3. English...
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Internal components 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 1 1. Installation manual Floppy disk drive bay 4. One of the following audio ports configurations: • 6-channel • 8-channel Refer to the system User Guide for details. Hard disk drive bay 5. Power supply unit 6. Expansion slot metal brackets NOTE: *Refer to the configuration table in the User Guide for motherboard details. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Chassis fan slot 7. ASUS motherboard* 8. English 9.
Internal components 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 1 1. Installation manual Floppy disk drive bay 4. One of the following audio ports configurations: • 6-channel • 8-channel Refer to the system User Guide for details. Hard disk drive bay 5. Power supply unit 6. Expansion slot metal brackets NOTE: *Refer to the configuration table in the User Guide for motherboard details. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Chassis fan slot 7. ASUS motherboard* 8. English 9.
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... set the switch to the system User Guide for the exact location of the assembly are exposed. 5. Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. Remove the cover screws on the right side of the voltage selector. Set the side cover aside. 3. English Selecting the voltage The system's power supply...
... set the switch to the system User Guide for the exact location of the assembly are exposed. 5. Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. Remove the cover screws on the right side of the voltage selector. Set the side cover aside. 3. English Selecting the voltage The system's power supply...
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...thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. 2. Fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Locate the CPU socket on the bottom‑left (B) ... your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the 4B PnP cap from the retention tab. Alignment key A Installation manual B Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4.
...thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. 2. Fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Locate the CPU socket on the bottom‑left (B) ... your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the 4B PnP cap from the retention tab. Alignment key A Installation manual B Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4.
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... the socket lever to the connector on the motherboard. 2. English Installing an AMD CPU 1. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. 1 2 3 CAUTION: Incorrect installation of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket, then lift the...
... the socket lever to the connector on the motherboard. 2. English Installing an AMD CPU 1. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. 1 2 3 CAUTION: Incorrect installation of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket, then lift the...
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... bracket lock on the motherboard. Attach one end of the installed CPU. Attach the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the fan and heatsink to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base until it clicks in this connector. Hardware monitoring error can not lock the...
... bracket lock on the motherboard. Attach one end of the installed CPU. Attach the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the fan and heatsink to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base until it clicks in this connector. Hardware monitoring error can not lock the...
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... lock. CAUTION: • Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs. Failure to do so may cause damage to the socket until it fits in only one direction. Locate the DIMM sockets in place. 4. Replace the metal bracket lock. 4 Installation manual Push the DIMM to the motherboard and/or components. • A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it...
... lock. CAUTION: • Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs. Failure to do so may cause damage to the socket until it fits in only one direction. Locate the DIMM sockets in place. 4. Replace the metal bracket lock. 4 Installation manual Push the DIMM to the motherboard and/or components. • A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it...
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... 3.5" drive bay metal plate cover. 2. Insert the hard disk drive to the bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with two screws on the bay. 3 3. Installing storage drives Optical drive 1. Installation manual 2 3 B A 3 2 B A 3 2 English Place the chassis upright, then remove the upper 5.25" drive bay metal plate cover. 2. Hard disk drive 1. Secure the optical drive with the holes on both sides of the bay. Connect the signal (A) and power (B) plugs...
... 3.5" drive bay metal plate cover. 2. Insert the hard disk drive to the bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with two screws on the bay. 3 3. Installing storage drives Optical drive 1. Installation manual 2 3 B A 3 2 B A 3 2 English Place the chassis upright, then remove the upper 5.25" drive bay metal plate cover. 2. Hard disk drive 1. Secure the optical drive with the holes on both sides of the bay. Connect the signal (A) and power (B) plugs...
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... tab holes 1 2 2 10 Installation manual Secure the cover with two screws you installed an optical and/or floppy disk drive, remove the bay cover(s) on the right side of the drive. For IDE HDD: Connect the IDE and power plugs to the chassis. Push the bay cover inward, then set it to the connectors at the back of the front panel until the front panel assembly fits in place...
... tab holes 1 2 2 10 Installation manual Secure the cover with two screws you installed an optical and/or floppy disk drive, remove the bay cover(s) on the right side of the drive. For IDE HDD: Connect the IDE and power plugs to the chassis. Push the bay cover inward, then set it to the connectors at the back of the front panel until the front panel assembly fits in place...