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...This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. 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 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal...
...This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. 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 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal...
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Power cable and plug 3. Support CD 4. 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. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. 10 ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system with: • ASUS A7VT motherboard • Floppy disk drive • Optical drive (optional)* 2.
Power cable and plug 3. Support CD 4. 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. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. 10 ASUS Terminator 1 barebone system with: • ASUS A7VT motherboard • Floppy disk drive • Optical drive (optional)* 2.
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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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... is an optional item. 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. The system comes in a stylish 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 for a second optical drive or other 5.25-inch storage devices. 3. This covered slot is composed of...
... is an optional item. 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. The system comes in a stylish 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 for a second optical drive or other 5.25-inch storage devices. 3. This covered slot is composed of...
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... or written to show the front panel input/output ports. 8. Flip up when data is ON. 6. 4. Power button. HDD LED. Front panel I/O door. Microphone port. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 13
... or written to show the front panel input/output ports. 8. Flip up when data is ON. 6. 4. Power button. HDD LED. Front panel I/O door. Microphone port. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 13
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.... Voltage Selector The switching power supply that came with the system has a voltage selector switch below the power socket. Use this port becomes Surround Speaker. 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 Out...
.... Voltage Selector The switching power supply that came with the system has a voltage selector switch below the power socket. Use this port becomes Surround Speaker. 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 Out...
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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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... panel with one hand, place your other hand on the CD-ROM area with your thumbs until the cover tilts forward. Set the screw aside. 2. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 19 Screw 3.
... panel with one hand, place your other hand on the CD-ROM area with your thumbs until the cover tilts forward. Set the screw aside. 2. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 19 Screw 3.
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Unlatch the drive frame by pulling it is completely detached from the chassis when installing components. 5. Carefully lay the drive frame alongside the main chassis frame. You do not have to completely detach the drive frame from the rear panel. 4. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 21 3. Drive frame Swivel edge The drive frame has a swivel (hinge-like) edge that is attached to the right until it outward. Place your thumb on the right edge of the power socket module, then slide the module to the main chassis.
Unlatch the drive frame by pulling it is completely detached from the chassis when installing components. 5. Carefully lay the drive frame alongside the main chassis frame. You do not have to completely detach the drive frame from the rear panel. 4. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 21 3. Drive frame Swivel edge The drive frame has a swivel (hinge-like) edge that is attached to the right until it outward. Place your thumb on the right edge of the power socket module, then slide the module to the main chassis.
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... above the socket such that the socket lever is locked. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in one correct orientation. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 23 When the CPU is in completely. 3. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it is lifted up to prevent bending...
... above the socket such that the socket lever is locked. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in one correct orientation. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 23 When the CPU is in completely. 3. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it is lifted up to prevent bending...
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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. 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
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A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. 2.7.2 DIMM installation Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 27 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to install a DDR DIMM. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back ...
A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. 2.7.2 DIMM installation Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 27 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to install a DDR DIMM. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back ...
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... After installing the expansion card, configure it is properly seated on the chassis. Align the card golden fingers to the slot opening on the slot. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 29 Remove the metal bracket opposite the slot that you wish to install a PCI or AGP card. 1. Install the software drivers for information on...
... After installing the expansion card, configure it is properly seated on the chassis. Align the card golden fingers to the slot opening on the slot. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 29 Remove the metal bracket opposite the slot that you wish to install a PCI or AGP card. 1. Install the software drivers for information on...
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Follow these steps to the instructions in this section if you acquired a model without a CD-ROM. 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 Refer to install a CD-ROM drive. 1. Insert the CD-ROM drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the bay as shown. 4. Carefully push the CD-ROM drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay. 3. 2.9 Installing a CD-ROM drive A CD-ROM drive is an optional item in this barebone system. Place the chassis upright. 2.
Follow these steps to the instructions in this section if you acquired a model without a CD-ROM. 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 Refer to install a CD-ROM drive. 1. Insert the CD-ROM drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the bay as shown. 4. Carefully push the CD-ROM drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay. 3. 2.9 Installing a CD-ROM drive A CD-ROM drive is an optional item in this barebone system. Place the chassis upright. 2.
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Internal view External view 5.25-inch Drive bay 3.5-inch HDD drive bay Follow these steps to install an IDE HDD. 1. HDD screws ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 33 Place the chassis upright. 2. With the HDD label side up, carefully insert the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with ...
Internal view External view 5.25-inch Drive bay 3.5-inch HDD drive bay Follow these steps to install an IDE HDD. 1. HDD screws ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 33 Place the chassis upright. 2. With the HDD label side up, carefully insert the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with ...
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... LED cables to their respective leads in the PANEL connector on the motherboard. • Connect the HDD LED cable to the 2-pin lead marked HDLED. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 35 You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components.
... LED cables to their respective leads in the PANEL connector on the motherboard. • Connect the HDD LED cable to the 2-pin lead marked HDLED. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 35 You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components.
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... fits completely. The protruding tabs on its side, hook the swivel edge of the drive frame should snap perfectly to put the system back together. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 37 Protruding tab 3. Place the cover over the chassis leaving about two inches from the rear panel. Follow these steps to the main chassis...
... fits completely. The protruding tabs on its side, hook the swivel edge of the drive frame should snap perfectly to put the system back together. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 37 Protruding tab 3. Place the cover over the chassis leaving about two inches from the rear panel. Follow these steps to the main chassis...
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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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.... This program allows you keep your computer, browse the contents of the BIOS from the BIN folder. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 43 Double-click the ASSERUP.EXE to install it. 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...
.... This program allows you keep your computer, browse the contents of the BIOS from the BIN folder. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT barebone system 43 Double-click the ASSERUP.EXE to install it. 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...