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..., and connector locations. 5. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Terminator 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. This...
..., and connector locations. 5. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Terminator 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. This...
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User guide * CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS Terminator 1 package for the following items: 1. ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system with: • ASUS A7VT motherboard • Floppy disk drive • Optical drive (optional)* 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. 10 Support CD 4. Power cable and plug 3.
User guide * CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS Terminator 1 package for the following items: 1. ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system with: • ASUS A7VT motherboard • Floppy disk drive • Optical drive (optional)* 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. 10 Support CD 4. Power cable and plug 3.
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ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 11 It includes introduction on the front and rear panel features, and the internal features. System Introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system.
ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 11 It includes introduction on the front and rear panel features, and the internal features. System Introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system.
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...10 1. Floppy drive door. Optical drive. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for a 1.44MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk. 12 Chapter 1: System introduction The ASUS Terminator 1 is composed of the ASUS A7VT motherboard, a power supply, and a floppy disk drive in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a ...mini-tower casing, and is powered by the ASUS A7VT motherboard that supports AMD Athlon™ and AMD Duron™ processors. 1.2 Front panel The ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system is an all-in the ASUS TriOptix form factor chassis. This drive is an...
...10 1. Floppy drive door. Optical drive. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for a 1.44MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk. 12 Chapter 1: System introduction The ASUS Terminator 1 is composed of the ASUS A7VT motherboard, a power supply, and a floppy disk drive in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a ...mini-tower casing, and is powered by the ASUS A7VT motherboard that supports AMD Athlon™ and AMD Duron™ processors. 1.2 Front panel The ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system is an all-in the ASUS TriOptix form factor chassis. This drive is an...
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... a stereo mini-plug. 10. Front panel I/O door. Flip up this button to show the front panel input/output ports. 8. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 13 Microphone port. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to indicate that the system is ON. 6. USB...
... a stereo mini-plug. 10. Front panel I/O door. Flip up this button to show the front panel input/output ports. 8. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 13 Microphone port. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to indicate that the system is ON. 6. USB...
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This socket connects the power cable and plug. 13. Voltage selector. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 15 Audio ports function variation Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headphone/2-Channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Channel Line In Front Speaker ...
This socket connects the power cable and plug. 13. Voltage selector. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 15 Audio ports function variation Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headphone/2-Channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Channel Line In Front Speaker ...
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Basic Installation ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 17 Chapter 2 This chapter gives step-by-step instructions on how to install components into the barebone system.
Basic Installation ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 17 Chapter 2 This chapter gives step-by-step instructions on how to install components into the barebone system.
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... top rear edge of the front panel, just beside the CD-ROM frame. Screw 3. Follow these steps to release the cover. Set the screw aside. 2. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 19 Push on the rear panel. TIP Another way to release the cover is secured by a screw located on the CD-ROM area...
... top rear edge of the front panel, just beside the CD-ROM frame. Screw 3. Follow these steps to release the cover. Set the screw aside. 2. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 19 Push on the rear panel. TIP Another way to release the cover is secured by a screw located on the CD-ROM area...
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You do not have to the right until it outward. Place your thumb on the right edge of the power socket module, then slide the module to completely detach the drive frame from the rear panel. 4. Carefully lay the drive frame alongside the main chassis frame. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 21 Unlatch the drive frame by pulling it is attached to the main chassis. Drive frame Swivel edge The drive frame has a swivel (hinge-like) edge that is completely detached from the chassis when installing components. 5. 3.
You do not have to the right until it outward. Place your thumb on the right edge of the power socket module, then slide the module to completely detach the drive frame from the rear panel. 4. Carefully lay the drive frame alongside the main chassis frame. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 21 Unlatch the drive frame by pulling it is attached to the main chassis. Drive frame Swivel edge The drive frame has a swivel (hinge-like) edge that is completely detached from the chassis when installing components. 5. 3.
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... not fit in one correct orientation. Position the CPU above the socket such that it is locked. Gold triangle The CPU fits only in completely. 3. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 23 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. The lever clicks on the side...
... not fit in one correct orientation. Position the CPU above the socket such that it is locked. Gold triangle The CPU fits only in completely. 3. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 23 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. The lever clicks on the side...
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Connect the CPU fan cable from the assembly to the fan connector labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 25 4.
Connect the CPU fan cable from the assembly to the fan connector labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 25 4.
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ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 27 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch ...
ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 27 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch ...
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Place the chassis on its metal bracket to the slot opening on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the chassis. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 29 Align the card golden fingers to the chassis with a bracket screw. 2.8.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it ...
Place the chassis on its metal bracket to the slot opening on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the chassis. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 29 Align the card golden fingers to the chassis with a bracket screw. 2.8.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it ...
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Insert the CD-ROM drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the bay as shown. 4. Follow these steps to the instructions in this section if you acquired a model without a CD-ROM. Place the chassis upright. 2. 2.9 Installing a CD-ROM drive A CD-ROM drive is an optional item in this barebone system. Refer to install a CD-ROM drive. 1. Secure the CD-ROM with the holes on each side of the bay. 5.25-inch drive bay CD-ROM screws ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 31 Carefully push the CD-ROM drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay. 3.
Insert the CD-ROM drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the bay as shown. 4. Follow these steps to the instructions in this section if you acquired a model without a CD-ROM. Place the chassis upright. 2. 2.9 Installing a CD-ROM drive A CD-ROM drive is an optional item in this barebone system. Refer to install a CD-ROM drive. 1. Secure the CD-ROM with the holes on each side of the bay. 5.25-inch drive bay CD-ROM screws ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 31 Carefully push the CD-ROM drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay. 3.
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... IDE HDD. 1. Push the drive into the 3.5-inch bay. Secure the drive with the holes on each side of the HDD bay location. HDD screws ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 33 The following figures show the internal and external views of the bay. 2.10 Installing a hard disk drive The chassis has one 3.5-inch...
... IDE HDD. 1. Push the drive into the 3.5-inch bay. Secure the drive with the holes on each side of the HDD bay location. HDD screws ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 33 The following figures show the internal and external views of the bay. 2.10 Installing a hard disk drive The chassis has one 3.5-inch...
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ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 35 You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. 2.11 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when ...
ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 35 You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. 2.11 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when ...
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... cover over the chassis leaving about two inches from the rear panel. Turn the chassis upright. 4. Follow these steps to put the system back together. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 37
... cover over the chassis leaving about two inches from the rear panel. Turn the chassis upright. 4. Follow these steps to put the system back together. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 37
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Serial PS/2 KB VGA Line Out Line In Mic RJ-45 Game/MIDI PS/2 Mouse Parallel AC USB ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 39 2.13 Connecting external devices The figure below shows the specific connectors and devices that you can connect to the rear panel ports.
Serial PS/2 KB VGA Line Out Line In Mic RJ-45 Game/MIDI PS/2 Mouse Parallel AC USB ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 39 2.13 Connecting external devices The figure below shows the specific connectors and devices that you can connect to the rear panel ports.
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Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 41 Starting up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD.
Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 41 Starting up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD.
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... a healthy operating condition. Microsoft® Direct X Driver This item installs the Microsoft® Direct X driver. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 43 ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any... problems. This utility helps you to download the latest version of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website. This program allows you keep your computer, browse the contents of the BIOS from the BIN folder. Simply click on ...
... a healthy operating condition. Microsoft® Direct X Driver This item installs the Microsoft® Direct X driver. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 43 ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any... problems. This utility helps you to download the latest version of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website. This program allows you keep your computer, browse the contents of the BIOS from the BIN folder. Simply click on ...