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...flyers that may have been added by -step instructions on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the standard package. Refer to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 3600. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts...: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware ...
...flyers that may have been added by -step instructions on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the standard package. Refer to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 3600. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts...: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware ...
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ASUS VENTO 3600 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit. The chapter lists the system features and introduces the front and rear panels, and the internal components.
ASUS VENTO 3600 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit. The chapter lists the system features and introduces the front and rear panels, and the internal components.
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... performance and style! Redefine extreme gaming with aesthetic design to bring your dealer immediately if any of tangled cables, the ASUS VENTO 3600 comes with an air duct, as well as fans on cards, optical drives, hard disk drives, and floppy disk ...breeze. To prevent the hassle of the items is damaged or missing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASUS VENTO 3600 blends efficient functionality with the ASUS VENTO 3600. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS VENTO 3600 for the following items. System fan Accessories Documentation Optional item 1 x 80 mm fan for the front ...
... performance and style! Redefine extreme gaming with aesthetic design to bring your dealer immediately if any of tangled cables, the ASUS VENTO 3600 comes with an air duct, as well as fans on cards, optical drives, hard disk drives, and floppy disk ...breeze. To prevent the hassle of the items is damaged or missing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASUS VENTO 3600 blends efficient functionality with the ASUS VENTO 3600. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS VENTO 3600 for the following items. System fan Accessories Documentation Optional item 1 x 80 mm fan for the front ...
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1.3 System specification Drive bays Expansion slots USB Audio ports Motherboard support Color options Dimensions Chassis material 4 x External 5.25-inch optical drive bays 1 x External 3.5-inch floppy disk drive bays 3 x Internal 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays 6 x PCI 1 x AGP Supports up to 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port ATX form factor: 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Green, blue, red 308 (w) x 527 (h) x 627 (d) mm 0.8 mm SECC ASUS VENTO 3600 1-3
1.3 System specification Drive bays Expansion slots USB Audio ports Motherboard support Color options Dimensions Chassis material 4 x External 5.25-inch optical drive bays 1 x External 3.5-inch floppy disk drive bays 3 x Internal 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays 6 x PCI 1 x AGP Supports up to 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port ATX form factor: 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Green, blue, red 308 (w) x 527 (h) x 627 (d) mm 0.8 mm SECC ASUS VENTO 3600 1-3
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1.5 Front panel features The VENTO 3600 chassis displays a stylish front panel. The power button, LEDs, USB ports, and audio ports are located on the front panel. Front panel (external) Top panel Magic Mask® Power button USB 2.0 ports Microphone port Headphone port Front panel (internal) 5.25" Drive bay covers 3.5" Floppy disk drive bay cover ASUS VENTO 3600 1-5 Flip the Magic Mask® to access the optical drive/s and floppy disk drive/s.
1.5 Front panel features The VENTO 3600 chassis displays a stylish front panel. The power button, LEDs, USB ports, and audio ports are located on the front panel. Front panel (external) Top panel Magic Mask® Power button USB 2.0 ports Microphone port Headphone port Front panel (internal) 5.25" Drive bay covers 3.5" Floppy disk drive bay cover ASUS VENTO 3600 1-5 Flip the Magic Mask® to access the optical drive/s and floppy disk drive/s.
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Detachable HDD cage 9. 80 mm Auxiliary fan (hidden) ASUS VENTO 3600 1-7 1.8 Internal features The VENTO 3600 chassis includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 2 3 7 4 8 5 9 1. Motherboard mounting panel 4. Power supply slot 2. 120 mm system fan vent 3. Expansion slot covers 5. Chassis intrusion sensor 6. 5.25-inch drive bays 7. 3.5-inch FDD bay 8.
Detachable HDD cage 9. 80 mm Auxiliary fan (hidden) ASUS VENTO 3600 1-7 1.8 Internal features The VENTO 3600 chassis includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 2 3 7 4 8 5 9 1. Motherboard mounting panel 4. Power supply slot 2. 120 mm system fan vent 3. Expansion slot covers 5. Chassis intrusion sensor 6. 5.25-inch drive bays 7. 3.5-inch FDD bay 8.
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Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 3600. ASUS VENTO 3600
Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 3600. ASUS VENTO 3600
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Pull up the cable management kit to release the top tabs. 2. Motherboard 2. Expansion card(s) Tool You need to install the following components to the VENTO 3600 chassis kit. 1. Do not move or lift the chassis with the cable management kit. 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Hard disk drive 4. 5.25-inch drive(s) 5. Remove the ...
Pull up the cable management kit to release the top tabs. 2. Motherboard 2. Expansion card(s) Tool You need to install the following components to the VENTO 3600 chassis kit. 1. Do not move or lift the chassis with the cable management kit. 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Hard disk drive 4. 5.25-inch drive(s) 5. Remove the ...
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ASUS VENTO 3600 2-3 Keep the screw for later use. 4. Locate and remove three screws that secure the left side cover to the direction of the arrow. 4 5 6. 3. Push the side panel to the chassis. Turn the side swivel to about 45º clockwise to release the side panel. 5. Tilt the side panel, then lift and set aside.
ASUS VENTO 3600 2-3 Keep the screw for later use. 4. Locate and remove three screws that secure the left side cover to the direction of the arrow. 4 5 6. 3. Push the side panel to the chassis. Turn the side swivel to about 45º clockwise to release the side panel. 5. Tilt the side panel, then lift and set aside.
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... installing a CPU, heatsink and fan assembly, memory, and other components to protect the paint on the side panel. 2. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-5 Locate the mounting plate holes on the chassis. 2.4 Installing the motherboard • The VENTO 3600 supports standard ATX and micro ATX (mATX) motherboards. • Refer to the motherboard user guide for rear panel connectors...
... installing a CPU, heatsink and fan assembly, memory, and other components to protect the paint on the side panel. 2. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-5 Locate the mounting plate holes on the chassis. 2.4 Installing the motherboard • The VENTO 3600 supports standard ATX and micro ATX (mATX) motherboards. • Refer to the motherboard user guide for rear panel connectors...
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Press down the HDD cage lock. 2. Make sure that the HDD screw holes are aligned with two screws on a flat surface. 3. Secure the HDD to the cage with the HDD cage screw holes. 4. Carefully pull the cage out of the chassis in the direction of the cage. Place the HDD cage on both sides of the arrow. Screw holes ASUS VENTO 3600 2-7 2.5.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive To install an I D E hard disk drive: 1. Insert an HDD into the upper bay of the cage.
Press down the HDD cage lock. 2. Make sure that the HDD screw holes are aligned with two screws on a flat surface. 3. Secure the HDD to the cage with the HDD cage screw holes. 4. Carefully pull the cage out of the chassis in the direction of the cage. Place the HDD cage on both sides of the arrow. Screw holes ASUS VENTO 3600 2-7 2.5.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive To install an I D E hard disk drive: 1. Insert an HDD into the upper bay of the cage.
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... unit (PSU) to the power connector at the back of the drive. Refer to 5 of the drive. 15-pin 4-pin (male) Serial ATA power cable ASUS VENTO 3600 2-9 Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug to the 4-pin (male) power connector at the back of the previous section. 2. For Serial ATA HDDs with...
... unit (PSU) to the power connector at the back of the drive. Refer to 5 of the drive. 15-pin 4-pin (male) Serial ATA power cable ASUS VENTO 3600 2-9 Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug to the 4-pin (male) power connector at the back of the previous section. 2. For Serial ATA HDDs with...
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2. Carefully insert the optical drive into the bay to secure the optical drive without screws. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-11 The drive bay lock has a screwless design that you to ensure a firm fit. However, we recommend that allows you still drive screws into the ...
2. Carefully insert the optical drive into the bay to secure the optical drive without screws. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-11 The drive bay lock has a screwless design that you to ensure a firm fit. However, we recommend that allows you still drive screws into the ...
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... lock the drive bay and to the chassis front panel. 6. Carefully insert the optical drive into the bay to the IDE connector on the drive. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-13 The drive bay lock has a screwless design that you to secure the optical drive without screws. 5. Align the screw holes as shown. 7.
... lock the drive bay and to the chassis front panel. 6. Carefully insert the optical drive into the bay to the IDE connector on the drive. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-13 The drive bay lock has a screwless design that you to secure the optical drive without screws. 5. Align the screw holes as shown. 7.
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Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the bay, then push it inward until it is removed. 3. Using a screwdriver, push the knock down metal cover in and out of the chassis until it is completely flushed to unlock the drive bay. 4. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-15 Slide the drive bay lock to the right, towards the sign to the chassis front panel. 3.
Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the bay, then push it inward until it is removed. 3. Using a screwdriver, push the knock down metal cover in and out of the chassis until it is completely flushed to unlock the drive bay. 4. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-15 Slide the drive bay lock to the right, towards the sign to the chassis front panel. 3.
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...sure to use . 3. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that came with six PCI slots and one AGP slot for the card. 2. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-17 Push out the green lock tab. 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you want to unplug the power supply ...before installing or removing an expansion card(s). 2.8 Installing expansion cards The VENTO 3600 chassis kit comes with it and make the necessary hardware settings for installation of expansion cards. To install an expansion card: 1.
...sure to use . 3. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that came with six PCI slots and one AGP slot for the card. 2. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-17 Push out the green lock tab. 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you want to unplug the power supply ...before installing or removing an expansion card(s). 2.8 Installing expansion cards The VENTO 3600 chassis kit comes with it and make the necessary hardware settings for installation of expansion cards. To install an expansion card: 1.
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Match the side panel hooks to the chassis rail edge. 2. Chassis side rail 3. Fit the side panel toward the front until it snaps in place. 2.9 Replacing the side cover After installing all components and connecting the necessary cables, replace the side cover by following these instructions. Slide the cover toward the chassis until it fits. Side panel hooks ASUS VENTO 3600 2-19 To replace the side cover: 1.
Match the side panel hooks to the chassis rail edge. 2. Chassis side rail 3. Fit the side panel toward the front until it snaps in place. 2.9 Replacing the side cover After installing all components and connecting the necessary cables, replace the side cover by following these instructions. Slide the cover toward the chassis until it fits. Side panel hooks ASUS VENTO 3600 2-19 To replace the side cover: 1.