User Manual
Page 2
... DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E3636 Second Edition V2 December 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will not...
... DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E3636 Second Edition V2 December 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will not...
User Manual
Page 3
... the cover 2-3 2.4 Power supply unit 2-4 2.5 CPU installation 2-5 2.5.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.5.2 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2-7 2.6 Installing a DIMM 2-8 2.6.1 Memory configurations 2-8 2.6.2 DIMM installation 2-11 2.7 Installing an expansion card 2-12 2.7.1 Expansion slots 2-12 2.7.2 Expansion card installation 2-13 2.8 Installing an optical drive 2-14 2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive 2-15 2.10 Reinstalling the power supply unit 2-16 Voltage selector 2-16 2.11 Replacing the cover 2-17 Appendix A.1 Recovering your system A-2 A.2 Troubleshooting...
... the cover 2-3 2.4 Power supply unit 2-4 2.5 CPU installation 2-5 2.5.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.5.2 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2-7 2.6 Installing a DIMM 2-8 2.6.1 Memory configurations 2-8 2.6.2 DIMM installation 2-11 2.7 Installing an expansion card 2-12 2.7.1 Expansion slots 2-12 2.7.2 Expansion card installation 2-13 2.8 Installing an optical drive 2-14 2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive 2-15 2.10 Reinstalling the power supply unit 2-16 Voltage selector 2-16 2.11 Replacing the cover 2-17 Appendix A.1 Recovering your system A-2 A.2 Troubleshooting...
User Manual
Page 4
... on , the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. iv Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. These limits are designed to the graphics card is prohibited. Canadian Department of the monitor to provide...
... on , the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. iv Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. These limits are designed to the graphics card is prohibited. Canadian Department of the monitor to provide...
User Manual
Page 5
...PRODUCT Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. • If the power supply is broken, do not ...replaced. Dispose of explosion if battery is 35ºC. • If you detect any area where it by the manufacturer. If you encounter technical problems with the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions...
...PRODUCT Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. • If the power supply is broken, do not ...replaced. Dispose of explosion if battery is 35ºC. • If you detect any area where it by the manufacturer. If you encounter technical problems with the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions...
User Manual
Page 8
Item description 1. ASUS CT5430 Desktop PC with • ASUS Desktop x 1 • Keyboard x 1 • Mouse x 1 2. Warranty card x 1 viii System package contents Check your CT5430 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Cable • AC power cord x 1 3. Support CD x 1, and Recovery DVD x 1 4. Installation Manual x 1 5.
Item description 1. ASUS CT5430 Desktop PC with • ASUS Desktop x 1 • Keyboard x 1 • Mouse x 1 2. Warranty card x 1 viii System package contents Check your CT5430 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Cable • AC power cord x 1 3. Support CD x 1, and Recovery DVD x 1 4. Installation Manual x 1 5.
User Manual
Page 10
... your computing and multimedia needs! 1.2 Front panel (external) The front panel includes the system and audio control buttons, system LEDs, and LED panel. 1 43 2 4 5 1. With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and 10/100M LAN capability, the CT5430 is being read from or written to access the optical drive. 2. Open the front panel cover to turn the system on/off. 5. Press this door to the hard disk drive. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Eject button . Power button . ASUS CT5430 is an all-in...
... your computing and multimedia needs! 1.2 Front panel (external) The front panel includes the system and audio control buttons, system LEDs, and LED panel. 1 43 2 4 5 1. With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and 10/100M LAN capability, the CT5430 is being read from or written to access the optical drive. 2. Open the front panel cover to turn the system on/off. 5. Press this door to the hard disk drive. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Eject button . Power button . ASUS CT5430 is an all-in...
User Manual
Page 11
... LED lights up when data is for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. ASUS CT5430 1- These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are located inside the front panel doors. 1.3 Front panel (internal) The optical drive(s), storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9. Open the front panel cover by pushing it. 6 9 7 10 8 11 12 13 6. Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. USB 2.0 ports...
... LED lights up when data is for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. ASUS CT5430 1- These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are located inside the front panel doors. 1.3 Front panel (internal) The optical drive(s), storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9. Open the front panel cover by pushing it. 6 9 7 10 8 11 12 13 6. Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. USB 2.0 ports...
User Manual
Page 12
... port connects to a high-definition six-channel speaker. 17. This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone. This port connects a VGA monitor. 20. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that allow convenient connection of this slot when installing expansion card. 16. COM port . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 23. Microphone port . This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 21. Side surround speakers. USB 2.0 ports 2.0. PS/2 mouse port . This green 6-pin connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices...
... port connects to a high-definition six-channel speaker. 17. This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone. This port connects a VGA monitor. 20. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that allow convenient connection of this slot when installing expansion card. 16. COM port . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 23. Microphone port . This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 21. Side surround speakers. USB 2.0 ports 2.0. PS/2 mouse port . This green 6-pin connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices...
User Manual
Page 13
.... 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . Center & woofer speakers. This vent is for details. 26. Line Out port . This connector is intended as a general guide for a power cable and plug. 32. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PIF cable. 30. Power connector. Power switch. This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other audio sources. The information provided is for reference. Chassis vent. ASUS CT5430 1- 24. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers...
.... 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . Center & woofer speakers. This vent is for details. 26. Line Out port . This connector is intended as a general guide for a power cable and plug. 32. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PIF cable. 30. Power connector. Power switch. This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other audio sources. The information provided is for reference. Chassis vent. ASUS CT5430 1- 24. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers...
User Manual
Page 14
... open chassis lifted at a 90o angle. 2 1 3 6 5 4 8 7 1. LGA775 socket with a LAN card 7. PCI Express™ x16 slot for your reference. Expansion card slot 8. The installed components are labeled for discrete graphics card 6. ASUS motherboard 2. Power supply unit 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Serial ATA connectors 5. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. 1.5 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply...
... open chassis lifted at a 90o angle. 2 1 3 6 5 4 8 7 1. LGA775 socket with a LAN card 7. PCI Express™ x16 slot for your reference. Expansion card slot 8. The installed components are labeled for discrete graphics card 6. ASUS motherboard 2. Power supply unit 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Serial ATA connectors 5. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. 1.5 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply...
User Manual
Page 16
... the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in the system. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive Tool Philips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before installing any component...
... the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in the system. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive Tool Philips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before installing any component...
User Manual
Page 17
On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to remove the cover screws. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2 2 4 3 3 ASUS CT5430 2- 2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1. Use a Phillips screw driver to the 1 chassis. Keep the screws for later use. 2 3. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN 1 1 2.
On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to remove the cover screws. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2 2 4 3 3 ASUS CT5430 2- 2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1. Use a Phillips screw driver to the 1 chassis. Keep the screws for later use. 2 3. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN 1 1 2.
User Manual
Page 21
... of the installed CPU, making sure that you fail to plug this connector. R P5L13L-X CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a push-pin design and requires no tool to the connector on the motherboard. 2. If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Hardware monitoring errors can...
... of the installed CPU, making sure that you fail to plug this connector. R P5L13L-X CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a push-pin design and requires no tool to the connector on the motherboard. 2. If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Hardware monitoring errors can...
User Manual
Page 22
... system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than 2 GB system memory when you installed two 1 GB DDR2 memory. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the sockets: R P5L13L-X 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5L13L-X 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single Channel Dual...
... system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than 2 GB system memory when you installed two 1 GB DDR2 memory. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the sockets: R P5L13L-X 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5L13L-X 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single Channel Dual...
User Manual
Page 27
... hardware settings for ISA or PCI devices. Remove the metal bracket lock. 4. ASUS CT5430 2-13 Locate and remove one screw. 6. Secure the card with the slot, then press firmly. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with one screw. 1 4 2 5 6 3 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt 4 Communications Port (COM1) 6 Floppy Disk Controller 7* Printer Port (LPT1) 8 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* ACPI Mode when used...
... hardware settings for ISA or PCI devices. Remove the metal bracket lock. 4. ASUS CT5430 2-13 Locate and remove one screw. 6. Secure the card with the slot, then press firmly. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with one screw. 1 4 2 5 6 3 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt 4 Communications Port (COM1) 6 Floppy Disk Controller 7* Printer Port (LPT1) 8 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* ACPI Mode when used...
User Manual
Page 28
..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.8 Installing an optical drive The Desktop PC comes with the holes on the bay. 2 2 3. Connect the IDE and the power plugs to the upper 5.25 in drive bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with a 5.25-inch drive bays for this motherboard PCI slot PCI Express x16 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port...
..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.8 Installing an optical drive The Desktop PC comes with the holes on the bay. 2 2 3. Connect the IDE and the power plugs to the upper 5.25 in drive bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with a 5.25-inch drive bays for this motherboard PCI slot PCI Express x16 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port...
User Manual
Page 29
... drive. 3. Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA connector on the motherboard, and tighten all the cables with four screws. 5. Connect the SATA signal cable and 2 the power plugs to the tray, then secure it with the plastic coils. 4 4 4 4 4 ASUS CT5430 2-15 Insert a hard disk drive (with the HDD PCB facing the top of the chassis) to the connectors at the back of the power supply unit. 1 2. 2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive The system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive. Locate...
... drive. 3. Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA connector on the motherboard, and tighten all the cables with four screws. 5. Connect the SATA signal cable and 2 the power plugs to the tray, then secure it with the plastic coils. 4 4 4 4 4 ASUS CT5430 2-15 Insert a hard disk drive (with the HDD PCB facing the top of the chassis) to the connectors at the back of the power supply unit. 1 2. 2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive The system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive. Locate...
User Manual
Page 30
Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the screws you removed earlier. Voltage selector The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Setting the switch to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. To replace the PSU: 1. If necessary, connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to 115 V in your area. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to...
Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the screws you removed earlier. Voltage selector The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Setting the switch to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 2. To replace the PSU: 1. If necessary, connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to 115 V in your area. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to...
User Manual
Page 34
... Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press Enter. Recover system to insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive ("CDROM:XXX") as drive "C." A- Appendix Press Enter and then press any key to enter the Please select boot device menu. 2. Select where to complete the process, and then restart the computer. Make sure that your hard disk drive is for any updates. Select a partition and click NEXT. Turn on -screen instructions to install a new system...
... Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press Enter. Recover system to insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive ("CDROM:XXX") as drive "C." A- Appendix Press Enter and then press any key to enter the Please select boot device menu. 2. Select where to complete the process, and then restart the computer. Make sure that your hard disk drive is for any updates. Select a partition and click NEXT. Turn on -screen instructions to install a new system...
User Manual
Page 35
... your retailer or perform system recovery using the supplied recovery DVD. A.2 Troubleshooting Read the following Q&As for example, are compatible with different disk drive structure and enter sleep mode easily. Check the volume icon on the disc. • Find out if the disc is with the optical drive. • Check if you install them properly on the front panel lights up if no power is it that you have...
... your retailer or perform system recovery using the supplied recovery DVD. A.2 Troubleshooting Read the following Q&As for example, are compatible with different disk drive structure and enter sleep mode easily. Check the volume icon on the disc. • Find out if the disc is with the optical drive. • Check if you install them properly on the front panel lights up if no power is it that you have...