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... integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS book size barebone system. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the system. 3. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a... the front and rear panels, and internal components. 2. The chapter lists the system features including an introduction of the ASUS book size barebone system. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter tells you how to turn on the pre-installed system motherboard. This chapter ...
... integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS book size barebone system. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the system. 3. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a... the front and rear panels, and internal components. 2. The chapter lists the system features including an introduction of the ASUS book size barebone system. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter tells you how to turn on the pre-installed system motherboard. This chapter ...
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... package contents Check your retailer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. 10 Optional component(s) • Security port with : • ASUS P4R8L motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • PCMCIA slot • 4-in-1 storage card reader • PCI riser card • ...200W power supply unit 2. ASUS book size barebone system with two security keys • Optical drive* *CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW Contact your book size barebone system package for the following items. 1.
... package contents Check your retailer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. 10 Optional component(s) • Security port with : • ASUS P4R8L motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • PCMCIA slot • 4-in-1 storage card reader • PCI riser card • ...200W power supply unit 2. ASUS book size barebone system with two security keys • Optical drive* *CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW Contact your book size barebone system package for the following items. 1.
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System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the front and rear panels, and internal components. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system The chapter lists the system features including an introduction of the ASUS book size barebone system.
System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the front and rear panels, and internal components. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system The chapter lists the system features including an introduction of the ASUS book size barebone system.
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... 2. When lit, this button to the hard disk drive. 7 4. The ASUS book size barebone system is the ASUS P4R8L motherboard that the system is being read from or written to turn the system on ASUS technology and innovation. Inside the elegant silver casing is a union of the optical... drive. 5 3. Optical drive door. Eject button . Power button . HDD LED . See page 40 for choosing the ASUS book size barebone system! Open this 4 button to show the front panel input/ output ports. 5. Power LED . Thank you for details. 12 Chapter ...
... 2. When lit, this button to the hard disk drive. 7 4. The ASUS book size barebone system is the ASUS P4R8L motherboard that the system is being read from or written to turn the system on ASUS technology and innovation. Inside the elegant silver casing is a union of the optical... drive. 5 3. Optical drive door. Eject button . Power button . HDD LED . See page 40 for choosing the ASUS book size barebone system! Open this 4 button to show the front panel input/ output ports. 5. Power LED . Thank you for details. 12 Chapter ...
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... slot . This slot is inserted in -1 card slot . This slot is for 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. Headphone port . USB 2.0 ports 2.0. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 13 This port connects your audio system for a storage cards. This port allows you to reset the system. 11 17 9. This port...
... slot . This slot is inserted in -1 card slot . This slot is for 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. Headphone port . USB 2.0 ports 2.0. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 13 This port connects your audio system for a storage cards. This port allows you to reset the system. 11 17 9. This port...
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Microphone port . This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 15 This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 16. This socket...
Microphone port . This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 15 This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 16. This socket...
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..., stable surface. 357mm 275mm 91mm 16 Chapter 1: System introduction CPU fan and heatsink assembly 7. DIMM sockets 6. Power supply unit 5. Foot stand 1.6 System dimension The ASUS booksize barebone system is the internal view of the system when you remove the cover and the CPU fan duct. Storage drive assembly 2. You may use the.... Proceed to place the system vertically on installing other system components. 4 1 2 3 6 5 7 1. 1.5 Internal components The illustration below is ergonomically designed to fit and complement your reference. ASUS P4R8L motherboard 4.
..., stable surface. 357mm 275mm 91mm 16 Chapter 1: System introduction CPU fan and heatsink assembly 7. DIMM sockets 6. Power supply unit 5. Foot stand 1.6 System dimension The ASUS booksize barebone system is the internal view of the system when you remove the cover and the CPU fan duct. Storage drive assembly 2. You may use the.... Proceed to place the system vertically on installing other system components. 4 1 2 3 6 5 7 1. 1.5 Internal components The illustration below is ergonomically designed to fit and complement your reference. ASUS P4R8L motherboard 4.
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Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components to the system. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system
Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components to the system. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system
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On the rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the cover to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 3 3. Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to the chassis. 2. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 19 2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1 1 1. Pull the cover slightly toward the rear panel until the cover tabs disengage from the chassis. 4. Lift the cover, then set aside.
On the rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the cover to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 3 3. Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to the chassis. 2. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 19 2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1 1 1. Pull the cover slightly toward the rear panel until the cover tabs disengage from the chassis. 4. Lift the cover, then set aside.
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... secure the fan duct on the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 3. You need to the system. Locate the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 21 2.5 Installing a CPU The P4R8L motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket specifically designed for Intel®...
... secure the fan duct on the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 3. You need to the system. Locate the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 21 2.5 Installing a CPU The P4R8L motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket specifically designed for Intel®...
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Socket Lever 90 - 100 ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 23 Slightly lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside. 2.5.2 CPU installation To install the CPU: 1. Locate the 478-pin CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90° angle. 9.
Socket Lever 90 - 100 ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 23 Slightly lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside. 2.5.2 CPU installation To install the CPU: 1. Locate the 478-pin CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90° angle. 9.
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... 27 for details. 7. Install the memory module(s) before re-installing the fan duct. Refer to the CPU fan connector on top of the CPU 2 fan. 3. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 25 2. Align the retention bracket with the rails on the side of the CPU fan.
... 27 for details. 7. Install the memory module(s) before re-installing the fan duct. Refer to the CPU fan connector on top of the CPU 2 fan. 3. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 25 2. Align the retention bracket with the rails on the side of the CPU fan.
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... for the latest QVL. 2.6.4 Installing a DIMM • Make sure to install a DIMM. 1. DDR DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 27 Locate the DIMM sockets in the motherboard. 2. 2.6.3 Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the DDR400 memory modules that the... notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for use with this ...
... for the latest QVL. 2.6.4 Installing a DIMM • Make sure to install a DIMM. 1. DDR DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 27 Locate the DIMM sockets in the motherboard. 2. 2.6.3 Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the DDR400 memory modules that the... notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for use with this ...
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PCI riser assembly ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 29 Failure to do so may cause you may need to install PCI cards to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion ...
PCI riser assembly ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 29 Failure to do so may cause you may need to install PCI cards to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion ...
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.... 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. shared -- -- -- shared -- ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 31 2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. IRQ assignments for the...
.... 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. shared -- -- -- shared -- ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 31 2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. IRQ assignments for the...
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... the IDE cable to the IDE connector at the back of the 40-pin IDE cable to the PRI_SIDE or PRI_XWIDE connector on the motherboard. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 33 Power plug HDD IDE cable 7 5 For models with the screws you removed earlier.
... the IDE cable to the IDE connector at the back of the 40-pin IDE cable to the PRI_SIDE or PRI_XWIDE connector on the motherboard. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 33 Power plug HDD IDE cable 7 5 For models with the screws you removed earlier.
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We recommended that you install and use an ASUS optical drive on this system. The height of the bottom edge of the drive tray should not exceed 4.5 millimeters from the right edge of the ... optical drive tray door should be less than or equal to 13 millimeters in parallel with the lower drive screw holes. 13mm 4.5mm ↓ ↓ ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 35
We recommended that you install and use an ASUS optical drive on this system. The height of the bottom edge of the drive tray should not exceed 4.5 millimeters from the right edge of the ... optical drive tray door should be less than or equal to 13 millimeters in parallel with the lower drive screw holes. 13mm 4.5mm ↓ ↓ ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 35
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... back of the optical drive. Re-install the storage drive assembly, then secure it with Pin 1 on 5 6 the cable with the screws you earlier removed. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 37 Power plug 6. 5. Match the red stripe on the IDE connector. 7.
... back of the optical drive. Re-install the storage drive assembly, then secure it with Pin 1 on 5 6 the cable with the screws you earlier removed. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 37 Power plug 6. 5. Match the red stripe on the IDE connector. 7.
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Push the system cover toward the front panel until they fit in place. 4. Position the cover at least two inches from the front panel, then align the cover hooks to the chassis holes until it fits in place. 2. 2.9 Replacing the cover After installing all system components and re-connecting all cables, replace the system cover by fastening its hooks to the chassis rail. 3 3. Replace the front panel cover by following these instructions. 1. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 39 Secure the system cover with the screws you removed earlier.
Push the system cover toward the front panel until they fit in place. 4. Position the cover at least two inches from the front panel, then align the cover hooks to the chassis holes until it fits in place. 2. 2.9 Replacing the cover After installing all system components and re-connecting all cables, replace the system cover by fastening its hooks to the chassis rail. 3 3. Replace the front panel cover by following these instructions. 1. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 39 Secure the system cover with the screws you removed earlier.
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Locate six tab holes on the bottom of the chassis. 2. Pull the foot stand toward the front panel until it fits in place. Hooks Tab holes 3. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 41 Align the foot stand hooks to the chassis holes, then lay the foot stand over the chassis bottom. 2.10.2 Re-installing the foot stand To re-install the foot stand: 1.
Locate six tab holes on the bottom of the chassis. 2. Pull the foot stand toward the front panel until it fits in place. Hooks Tab holes 3. ASUS AB-P2800 book size barebone system 41 Align the foot stand hooks to the chassis holes, then lay the foot stand over the chassis bottom. 2.10.2 Re-installing the foot stand To re-install the foot stand: 1.