User Guide
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... audio functions, extensive connectivity, and Gigabit LAN capability, the T3-M2NC51PV is being read from or written to access the optical drive. 2. The ASUS T3-M2NC51PV is an all-in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard with a versatile home entertainment feature. Press this door ... Power button . Front panel I/O door. HDD LED . The system comes in -one barebone system with the AMD Socket AM2 that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors. Thank you for choosing the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV!
... audio functions, extensive connectivity, and Gigabit LAN capability, the T3-M2NC51PV is being read from or written to access the optical drive. 2. The ASUS T3-M2NC51PV is an all-in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS motherboard with a versatile home entertainment feature. Press this door ... Power button . Front panel I/O door. HDD LED . The system comes in -one barebone system with the AMD Socket AM2 that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors. Thank you for choosing the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV!
User Guide
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The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 1 2 4 3 8 7 6 5 10 9 1. 5.25-inch optical drive 2. AMD® AM2 socket 5. PCI slot 9. Power supply unit 1- Chapter 1: System introduction ASUS motherboard 4. Hard disk drive metal tray 3. 1.5 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. DIMM sockets 6. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Serial ATA connectors 7. PCI Express™ x16 slot 8. Expansion card slots 10.
The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 1 2 4 3 8 7 6 5 10 9 1. 5.25-inch optical drive 2. AMD® AM2 socket 5. PCI slot 9. Power supply unit 1- Chapter 1: System introduction ASUS motherboard 4. Hard disk drive metal tray 3. 1.5 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. DIMM sockets 6. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Serial ATA connectors 7. PCI Express™ x16 slot 8. Expansion card slots 10.
User Guide
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... and damage other models. DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other system components. 2.5 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 and AMD Sempron™ processors. 2.5.1 Removing the...
... and damage other models. DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other system components. 2.5 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 and AMD Sempron™ processors. 2.5.1 Removing the...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the bottom of the B A cooler / fan. Before installing the CPU, remove the two rubbers (A and B) attached to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 2 2 2 1 3 2.5.2 CPU installation The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2 socket. Installing the CPU IMPORTANT! ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2- Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the bottom of the B A cooler / fan. Before installing the CPU, remove the two rubbers (A and B) attached to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 2 2 2 1 3 2.5.2 CPU installation The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2 socket. Installing the CPU IMPORTANT! ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2- Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.