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... panel ports and their locations may have four rear USB 2.0 ports) 6. PS/2 mouse port ( ) 3. One of your system. USB 2.0 ports* 6. IEEE 1394a port ( ) (some models may vary, depending on the model of the following ports: • E-SATA port ( ) • Serial (COM1) port ( ) • DVI port ( ) • Optical S/PDIF Out port ( ) • Coaxial S/PDIF Out port ( ) 8. LAN (RJ-45) port ( ) 7. Parallel port ( ) 5. USB 2.0 ports ( ) (some models only) 1 2 7 4 3 8 5 6 9 Installation manual Microphone port 2 5. PS/2 keyboard port ( ) 2. VGA...
... panel ports and their locations may have four rear USB 2.0 ports) 6. PS/2 mouse port ( ) 3. One of your system. USB 2.0 ports* 6. IEEE 1394a port ( ) (some models may vary, depending on the model of the following ports: • E-SATA port ( ) • Serial (COM1) port ( ) • DVI port ( ) • Optical S/PDIF Out port ( ) • Coaxial S/PDIF Out port ( ) 8. LAN (RJ-45) port ( ) 7. Parallel port ( ) 5. USB 2.0 ports ( ) (some models only) 1 2 7 4 3 8 5 6 9 Installation manual Microphone port 2 5. PS/2 keyboard port ( ) 2. VGA...
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English 9. Hard disk drive bay 5. Chassis fan slot 7. ASUS motherboard* 8. One of the following audio ports configurations: • 6-channel • 8-channel Refer to the system User Guide for details. Power supply unit 6. Expansion slot metal brackets NOTE: *Refer to the configuration table in the User Guide for motherboard details. Installation manual Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Internal components 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 1 1. Floppy disk drive bay 4.
English 9. Hard disk drive bay 5. Chassis fan slot 7. ASUS motherboard* 8. One of the following audio ports configurations: • 6-channel • 8-channel Refer to the system User Guide for details. Power supply unit 6. Expansion slot metal brackets NOTE: *Refer to the configuration table in the User Guide for motherboard details. Installation manual Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Internal components 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 1 1. Floppy disk drive bay 4.
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.... 3 4 Air duct 1 23 4 1 4 3 2 Chassis tab holes 3 Installation manual Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Remove the cover screws on the right side of the voltage selector. Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1. English Selecting the voltage The system's power supply unit has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector.
.... 3 4 Air duct 1 23 4 1 4 3 2 Chassis tab holes 3 Installation manual Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Remove the cover screws on the right side of the voltage selector. Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1. English Selecting the voltage The system's power supply unit has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector.
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... the arrow to remove (4B). 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the motherboard. 2. Locate the CPU socket on the bottom‑left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. B Load lever 3. Fit the socket alignment key into the retention...
... the arrow to remove (4B). 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the motherboard. 2. Locate the CPU socket on the bottom‑left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. B Load lever 3. Fit the socket alignment key into the retention...
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... place. 3. 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. A B B A 1 1 Installation manual Push down the socket lever to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Install the CPU to a 90º angle. 2.
... place. 3. 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. A B B A 1 1 Installation manual Push down the socket lever to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Install the CPU to a 90º angle. 2.
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... motherboard. Your boxed CPU should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan/heatsink assembly, and the retention mechanism. Connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base until it clicks in this connector. CPU fan Retention bracket lock Retention bracket 1 2 4 3 5 CPU fan connector CPU heatsink Retention module base Installation manual If the instructions in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on top of the retention bracket to plug...
... motherboard. Your boxed CPU should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan/heatsink assembly, and the retention mechanism. Connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base until it clicks in this connector. CPU fan Retention bracket lock Retention bracket 1 2 4 3 5 CPU fan connector CPU heatsink Retention module base Installation manual If the instructions in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on top of the retention bracket to plug...
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... is keyed with a notch so that it fits in the motherboard. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. CAUTION: • Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs. Failure to do so may cause damage to the 3 slot, then press the card firmly until the retaining clips snap inward. Remove the metal bracket lock. English Installing a DIMM 1. Locate the...
... is keyed with a notch so that it fits in the motherboard. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. CAUTION: • Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs. Failure to do so may cause damage to the 3 slot, then press the card firmly until the retaining clips snap inward. Remove the metal bracket lock. English Installing a DIMM 1. Locate the...
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... holes align with two screws on the bay. 3 3. Secure the optical drive with the holes on both sides of the bay. Connect the signal (A) and power (B) plugs to connectors at the back of the drive. Place the chassis upright, then remove the upper 5.25" drive bay metal plate cover. 2. Installation manual 2 3 B A 3 2 B A 3 2 English Connect the IDE (A) and power (B) plugs to connectors at the back of the drive. Floppy disk drive 1.
... holes align with two screws on the bay. 3 3. Secure the optical drive with the holes on both sides of the bay. Connect the signal (A) and power (B) plugs to connectors at the back of the drive. Place the chassis upright, then remove the upper 5.25" drive bay metal plate cover. 2. Installation manual 2 3 B A 3 2 B A 3 2 English Connect the IDE (A) and power (B) plugs to connectors at the back of the drive. Floppy disk drive 1.
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... panel until the front panel assembly fits in place. 5. For SATA HDD: Connect the SATA SATA IDE signal and power plugs to the holes on the front panel assembly before reinstalling it fits in place. 3. Removing the bay covers and reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover If you removed earlier. Push the bay cover inward, then set it aside. 4. Air duct 2 1 5 4 2 1 5 3 Chassis tab holes 1 2 2 10 Installation manual...
... panel until the front panel assembly fits in place. 5. For SATA HDD: Connect the SATA SATA IDE signal and power plugs to the holes on the front panel assembly before reinstalling it fits in place. 3. Removing the bay covers and reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover If you removed earlier. Push the bay cover inward, then set it aside. 4. Air duct 2 1 5 4 2 1 5 3 Chassis tab holes 1 2 2 10 Installation manual...