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..., and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the manual revision number. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT...
..., and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the manual revision number. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT...
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... info@asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Others (Tel): Notebook (Tel): Desktop/Server (Tel): Support Fax: Support Email: Web Site: Newsgroup: +886-2-2890-7121 (English) +886-2-2890-7122 (English) +886-2-2890-7123 (English) +886-2-2890-7698 tsd@asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: General Fax: General Email: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center...
... info@asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Others (Tel): Notebook (Tel): Desktop/Server (Tel): Support Fax: Support Email: Web Site: Newsgroup: +886-2-2890-7121 (English) +886-2-2890-7122 (English) +886-2-2890-7123 (English) +886-2-2890-7698 tsd@asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: General Fax: General Email: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center...
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If this equipment. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. This class B digital...
If this equipment. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. This class B digital...
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... Disclaimer/Copyrights 2 ASUS contact information 3 Notices 4 Table of Contents 5 System package contents 6 About this guide 7 Chapter 1: System Introduction 9 1.1 Front panel features 10 1.2 Rear panel features 11 1.3 Internal features 12 Chapter 2: System Assembly 13 2.1 Opening the chassis 14 2.2 Remove the disk drive assembly 16 2.3 Install the hard disk drive 17 2.4 Install system memory 18 2.5 Install a CPU 19 2.6 Closing the chassis 21 Chapter 3: Optional Procedures 23 3.1 Removing the PCI I/O cover 24 3.2 Installing a PCI expansion card 25 Chapter...
... Disclaimer/Copyrights 2 ASUS contact information 3 Notices 4 Table of Contents 5 System package contents 6 About this guide 7 Chapter 1: System Introduction 9 1.1 Front panel features 10 1.2 Rear panel features 11 1.3 Internal features 12 Chapter 2: System Assembly 13 2.1 Opening the chassis 14 2.2 Remove the disk drive assembly 16 2.3 Install the hard disk drive 17 2.4 Install system memory 18 2.5 Install a CPU 19 2.6 Closing the chassis 21 Chapter 3: Optional Procedures 23 3.1 Removing the PCI I/O cover 24 3.2 Installing a PCI expansion card 25 Chapter...
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... does not include a CPU, a hard disk drive, DRAM, or any problems with active PFC 4) CD or DVD Drive 5) 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive 6) PCI Riser Card 7) CPU Heatsink 8) Motherboard Support CD 9) 1 UltraDMA/33/66 IDE Cable 10) 1 Floppy Cable 11) Powered-by ASUS name plate 12) 56K PCI Modem Card (optional) 13) TV Connector Module (optional) 14) 2 Foot Stands 15) 4 Rubber Footpads 16) Motherboard User's Manual 17) Prodigy Book Size Barebone System User's Guide If assembling the Prodigy system by yourself...
... does not include a CPU, a hard disk drive, DRAM, or any problems with active PFC 4) CD or DVD Drive 5) 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive 6) PCI Riser Card 7) CPU Heatsink 8) Motherboard Support CD 9) 1 UltraDMA/33/66 IDE Cable 10) 1 Floppy Cable 11) Powered-by ASUS name plate 12) 56K PCI Modem Card (optional) 13) TV Connector Module (optional) 14) 2 Foot Stands 15) 4 Rubber Footpads 16) Motherboard User's Manual 17) Prodigy Book Size Barebone System User's Guide If assembling the Prodigy system by yourself...
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... internal layout and design. 2. This guide is organized This document contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 2: System assembly Step-by-step instructions on how to install optional components. 4. Chapter 4: System placement Two system placement options help to maximize work space and afford more convenience. 7 Chapter 1: System Introduction All about the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System. About this guide is intended for experienced users...
... internal layout and design. 2. This guide is organized This document contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 2: System assembly Step-by-step instructions on how to install optional components. 4. Chapter 4: System placement Two system placement options help to maximize work space and afford more convenience. 7 Chapter 1: System Introduction All about the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System. About this guide is intended for experienced users...
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System Introduction ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 9 Chapter 1 All about the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System: the front and rear panel features, and the internal layout and design.
System Introduction ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 9 Chapter 1 All about the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System: the front and rear panel features, and the internal layout and design.
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... door to open it. 10 Chapter 1: System Introduction Optional connectors include: a 4 or 6 pin 1394 and a PCMCIA slot. The front panel features: CD/DVD Control Button Power Button Power LED HDD LED CD-ROM / DVD Drive Floppy Drive I/O Panel, (behind door) "Powered by ASUS" name plate USB Ports (2&3) SPDIF out (optional) PCMCIA (optional) Microphone Headphone 6-pin 1394 (optional) 4-pin 1394 (optional) On the lower right of the front panel a small door conceals Input and Output features: a fiber optical SPDIF out connector, two USB connectors (Ports 2&3), headphone and...
... door to open it. 10 Chapter 1: System Introduction Optional connectors include: a 4 or 6 pin 1394 and a PCMCIA slot. The front panel features: CD/DVD Control Button Power Button Power LED HDD LED CD-ROM / DVD Drive Floppy Drive I/O Panel, (behind door) "Powered by ASUS" name plate USB Ports (2&3) SPDIF out (optional) PCMCIA (optional) Microphone Headphone 6-pin 1394 (optional) 4-pin 1394 (optional) On the lower right of the front panel a small door conceals Input and Output features: a fiber optical SPDIF out connector, two USB connectors (Ports 2&3), headphone and...
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The rear panel features: PS/2 Keyboard USB (0&1) Serial Port VGA Port Line Out Line In Microphone DVI-Out (optional) TV-Out (optional) PS/2 Mouse LAN Port Parallel Port Game/MIDI Modem (optional) Power Supply DVI-Out (optional) S/PDIF (optional) NOTE The rear panel optional features may vary as shown in the above pictures. 1.2 Rear Panel Features The rear panel of the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System includes the standard PC99 I/O connectors for external devices, power supply socket, and optional feature connectors. ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 11
The rear panel features: PS/2 Keyboard USB (0&1) Serial Port VGA Port Line Out Line In Microphone DVI-Out (optional) TV-Out (optional) PS/2 Mouse LAN Port Parallel Port Game/MIDI Modem (optional) Power Supply DVI-Out (optional) S/PDIF (optional) NOTE The rear panel optional features may vary as shown in the above pictures. 1.2 Rear Panel Features The rear panel of the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System includes the standard PC99 I/O connectors for external devices, power supply socket, and optional feature connectors. ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 11
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ASUS Motherboard CPU Cooler CD / DVD ROM Drive Power Supply PCI Riser Card 3.5" Floppy Drive 12 Chapter 1: System Introduction The standard components are already installed. 1.3 Internal Features The figure below shows the system from above.
ASUS Motherboard CPU Cooler CD / DVD ROM Drive Power Supply PCI Riser Card 3.5" Floppy Drive 12 Chapter 1: System Introduction The standard components are already installed. 1.3 Internal Features The figure below shows the system from above.
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Before installing any motherboard other boards. Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 13 It is not advisable to install other than the original supplied by -step instructions on the back panel. IMPORTANT: ASUS has designed the Prodigy to accept an ASUS "Flex ATX" motherboard with dimensions between 19.1 x 22.9 cm, (or 7.5 x 9 inches). System Assembly Chapter 2 Step-by ASUS, make sure that it fits into the case and the I/O connectors correspond to the openings on how to install basic components.
Before installing any motherboard other boards. Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 13 It is not advisable to install other than the original supplied by -step instructions on the back panel. IMPORTANT: ASUS has designed the Prodigy to accept an ASUS "Flex ATX" motherboard with dimensions between 19.1 x 22.9 cm, (or 7.5 x 9 inches). System Assembly Chapter 2 Step-by ASUS, make sure that it fits into the case and the I/O connectors correspond to the openings on how to install basic components.
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This frees the the top cover from the front to pull it off , from the chassis. 2. Seperate the case and top cover: use your thumbs to the back, then lift it off the chassis. 3. Open the case, lifting the top cover. 14 Chapter 2: System Assemby Remove the two screws on each end of the back panel. 2.1 Opening the chassis 1.
This frees the the top cover from the front to pull it off , from the chassis. 2. Seperate the case and top cover: use your thumbs to the back, then lift it off the chassis. 3. Open the case, lifting the top cover. 14 Chapter 2: System Assemby Remove the two screws on each end of the back panel. 2.1 Opening the chassis 1.
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Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 15 Gently detach the three front bezel hooks from the case front so that it aside. 4. Lift the link-up bar to gain access to the components. 5. Remove the front bezel and set it may be removed. 6.
Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 15 Gently detach the three front bezel hooks from the case front so that it aside. 4. Lift the link-up bar to gain access to the components. 5. Remove the front bezel and set it may be removed. 6.
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2.2 Remove the disk drive assembly 1. Slide the hard disk drive cage from right to install a hard disk. 16 Chapter 2: System Assemby Lift out the CD/floppy drive module. 3. Press your right thumb firmly down on the right edge of the chassis while gripping your fingers under both sides of the CD and floppy disk drive assembly. Firmly lift the assembly up to left and lift it up and out. 2. It will come loose.
2.2 Remove the disk drive assembly 1. Slide the hard disk drive cage from right to install a hard disk. 16 Chapter 2: System Assemby Lift out the CD/floppy drive module. 3. Press your right thumb firmly down on the right edge of the chassis while gripping your fingers under both sides of the CD and floppy disk drive assembly. Firmly lift the assembly up to left and lift it up and out. 2. It will come loose.
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Ensure that the four screw holes are properly aligned. Tighten in the screws. 2. Connect the IDE cable to the hard disk drive. Locate the P3 power cable and connect it to the primary IDE connector on the hard disk drive. IDE Cable Power Cable (P3) (Red strip to Pin 1) Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 17 Slide the hard drive cage back into the cage. Carefully slip the hard disk drive into its original place. 2.3 Install the hard disk drive 1.
Ensure that the four screw holes are properly aligned. Tighten in the screws. 2. Connect the IDE cable to the hard disk drive. Locate the P3 power cable and connect it to the primary IDE connector on the hard disk drive. IDE Cable Power Cable (P3) (Red strip to Pin 1) Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 17 Slide the hard drive cage back into the cage. Carefully slip the hard disk drive into its original place. 2.3 Install the hard disk drive 1.
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.... 4. Then, replace the front bezel; After installing the DIMM, place the CD and floppy drive assembly back into a socket to insert the three plastic tabs without stress. 18 Chapter 2: System Assemby 2.4 Install system memory 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into its original position. Locate the two DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets on the ASUS motherboard. 104 Pins ® 184-Pin DDR DIMM...
.... 4. Then, replace the front bezel; After installing the DIMM, place the CD and floppy drive assembly back into a socket to insert the three plastic tabs without stress. 18 Chapter 2: System Assemby 2.4 Install system memory 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into its original position. Locate the two DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets on the ASUS motherboard. 104 Pins ® 184-Pin DDR DIMM...
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Disconnect the CPU fan power cable if it is too short. 4. To install the CPU, it is necessary to remove the pre-installed heatsink assembly. 2. Lift the heatsink assembly up and out. Metal retaining clip 3. Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 19 Press down and unhook the metal retaining clips on the motherboard. CPU Fan power cable 5. Locate the CPU Socket 478 on both sides of the metal heatsink. 2.5 Install a CPU 1.
Disconnect the CPU fan power cable if it is too short. 4. To install the CPU, it is necessary to remove the pre-installed heatsink assembly. 2. Lift the heatsink assembly up and out. Metal retaining clip 3. Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 19 Press down and unhook the metal retaining clips on the motherboard. CPU Fan power cable 5. Locate the CPU Socket 478 on both sides of the metal heatsink. 2.5 Install a CPU 1.
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Re-attach the metal retaining clips: hook on one side then press the spring retainer down on the other until it clicks into the slot. 4. Replace the heatsink assembly. Ensure that the black fan faces towards the front of the unit. 2. Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 21 Replace the front bezel. 2.6 Closing the chassis 1. Re-attach the CPU fan power cable. 3.
Re-attach the metal retaining clips: hook on one side then press the spring retainer down on the other until it clicks into the slot. 4. Replace the heatsink assembly. Ensure that the black fan faces towards the front of the unit. 2. Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 21 Replace the front bezel. 2.6 Closing the chassis 1. Re-attach the CPU fan power cable. 3.
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To remove the I /O cover The Prodigy chassis accommodates two PCI expansion card through a PCI riser card. After removing the I/O cover, the back panel exposes the external I/O port to detach the I/O cover. 1. Before installing a new PCI card, it is necessary to permit external access for component connections, like a VGA card connector. 24 Chapter 3: Optional Procedures 3.1 Removing the PCI I /O cover from the chassis, unfasten the screw with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 2.
To remove the I /O cover The Prodigy chassis accommodates two PCI expansion card through a PCI riser card. After removing the I/O cover, the back panel exposes the external I/O port to detach the I/O cover. 1. Before installing a new PCI card, it is necessary to permit external access for component connections, like a VGA card connector. 24 Chapter 3: Optional Procedures 3.1 Removing the PCI I /O cover from the chassis, unfasten the screw with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 2.
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3.2 Installing a PCI expansion card 1. Align and firmly plug the PCI card into the cleft on the slot frame. For card stability, make sure that the card bracket end goes into the slot. 3. Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 25 A PCI card is precisely sized for for easy alignment with both the onboard notches and the external I/O port. 2.
3.2 Installing a PCI expansion card 1. Align and firmly plug the PCI card into the cleft on the slot frame. For card stability, make sure that the card bracket end goes into the slot. 3. Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 25 A PCI card is precisely sized for for easy alignment with both the onboard notches and the external I/O port. 2.