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System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
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The ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 is for a second optical drive or other 5.25-inch storage devices. 3 . O p t i c a l d r i v e . This covered slot is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home ... The system comes in the ASUS TriOptix form factor chassis. This is composed of the ASUS motherboard and a power supply unit in a stylish mini-tower casing, and is powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports AMD Sempron™ processors. 1.2 Front panel The ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 barebone system is for choosing the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400! 1.1 Welcome! This is an ...
The ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 is for a second optical drive or other 5.25-inch storage devices. 3 . O p t i c a l d r i v e . This covered slot is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home ... The system comes in the ASUS TriOptix form factor chassis. This is composed of the ASUS motherboard and a power supply unit in a stylish mini-tower casing, and is powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports AMD Sempron™ processors. 1.2 Front panel The ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 barebone system is for choosing the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400! 1.1 Welcome! This is an ...
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... the hard disk drive. 7 . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9 . ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 1-3 P o w e r b u t t o n . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t . This LED lights up to indicate that the system is being read from or written to turn the system on. 5 . F r o n t p a n e l I / O d o o r . This port connects a headphone with...
... the hard disk drive. 7 . These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 9 . ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 1-3 P o w e r b u t t o n . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t . This LED lights up to indicate that the system is being read from or written to turn the system on. 5 . F r o n t p a n e l I / O d o o r . This port connects a headphone with...
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... Output*/Center Front Speaker Out Surround Windows® 98 SE only supports 4.1-channel speaker setting. 9 . This port allows connection to 115 V in the following table. P a r a l l e l p o r t . V o l t a g e s e l e c t o r . ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 1-5
... Output*/Center Front Speaker Out Surround Windows® 98 SE only supports 4.1-channel speaker setting. 9 . This port allows connection to 115 V in the following table. P a r a l l e l p o r t . V o l t a g e s e l e c t o r . ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 1-5
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ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter gives step-by-step instructions on how to install components into the barebone system.
ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter gives step-by-step instructions on how to install components into the barebone system.
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... edge, then push the inner chassis with your thumbs while pulling the panel with your other fingers. 3. TIP Another way to release the cover. Screw ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-3 While supporting the front panel with your hands on the rear panel. Push on the CD-ROM area with one hand, place your other hand...
... edge, then push the inner chassis with your thumbs while pulling the panel with your other fingers. 3. TIP Another way to release the cover. Screw ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-3 While supporting the front panel with your hands on the rear panel. Push on the CD-ROM area with one hand, place your other hand...
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Drive frame Swivel edge The drive frame has a swivel (hinge-like) edge that is attached to the right until it outward. 3. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-5 Place your thumb on the right edge of the power socket module, then slide the module to the main chassis. 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. Unlatch the drive frame by pulling it is completely detached from the chassis when installing components. 5.
Drive frame Swivel edge The drive frame has a swivel (hinge-like) edge that is attached to the right until it outward. 3. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-5 Place your thumb on the right edge of the power socket module, then slide the module to the main chassis. 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. Unlatch the drive frame by pulling it is completely detached from the chassis when installing components. 5.
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... the socket until it is in place. The lever clicks on the side tab to a 90°-100° angle; 2. When the CPU is locked. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-7 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the base...
... the socket until it is in place. The lever clicks on the side tab to a 90°-100° angle; 2. When the CPU is locked. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-7 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the base...
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This secures the fan and heatsink assembly. 4. Heatsink bracket Socket tabs CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-9 Connect the CPU fan cable from the assembly to the tabs on the base of the heatsink bracket to the fan connector labeled CPU_FAN1. 3. Using a flat screwdriver, carefully hook the other end of the CPU socket.
This secures the fan and heatsink assembly. 4. Heatsink bracket Socket tabs CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-9 Connect the CPU fan cable from the assembly to the tabs on the base of the heatsink bracket to the fan connector labeled CPU_FAN1. 3. Using a flat screwdriver, carefully hook the other end of the CPU socket.
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... a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-11 Align a DIMM on the motherboard. 2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3.
... a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-11 Align a DIMM on the motherboard. 2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3.
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... metal bracket opposite the slot that you wish to the chassis with a bracket screw. Metal bracket PCI slot (PCI1) 5. See Chapter 5 for the expansion card. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-13 Press the card firmly until it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 2.8.2 Expansion card installation To install a PCI or AGP card. 1. Align the card golden...
... metal bracket opposite the slot that you wish to the chassis with a bracket screw. Metal bracket PCI slot (PCI1) 5. See Chapter 5 for the expansion card. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-13 Press the card firmly until it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 2.8.2 Expansion card installation To install a PCI or AGP card. 1. Align the card golden...
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Refer 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 A7VT400 2-15 Place the chassis upright. 2. 2.9 Installing a CD-ROM drive A CD-ROM drive is an optional item in this barebone system. Insert the CD-ROM drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the bay as shown. 4. To install a CD-ROM drive: 1. Carefully push the CD-ROM drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay. 3.
Refer 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 A7VT400 2-15 Place the chassis upright. 2. 2.9 Installing a CD-ROM drive A CD-ROM drive is an optional item in this barebone system. Insert the CD-ROM drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the bay as shown. 4. To install a CD-ROM drive: 1. Carefully push the CD-ROM drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay. 3.
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... the bay marked HDD. 4. Secure the drive with the holes on each side of the HDD bay location. Push the drive into the 3.5-inch bay. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 HDD screws 2-17 The following figures show the internal and external views of the bay. Internal view External view 5.25-inch Drive bay 3.5-inch HDD...
... the bay marked HDD. 4. Secure the drive with the holes on each side of the HDD bay location. Push the drive into the 3.5-inch bay. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 HDD screws 2-17 The following figures show the internal and external views of the bay. Internal view External view 5.25-inch Drive bay 3.5-inch HDD...
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... and power LED cables to their respective leads in the PANEL connector on the motherboard. • Connect the H D D L E D cable to the 2-pin lead marked HDLED. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-19 You must reconnect these cables before you were installing components.
... and power LED cables to their respective leads in the PANEL connector on the motherboard. • Connect the H D D L E D cable to the 2-pin lead marked HDLED. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-19 You must reconnect these cables before you were installing components.
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... its side, hook the swivel edge of the drive frame should snap perfectly to put the system back together. Turn the chassis upright. 4. Protruding tab ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-21 To re-assemble the system: 1. Place the cover over the chassis leaving about two inches from the rear panel. Sway the drive frame inward...
... its side, hook the swivel edge of the drive frame should snap perfectly to put the system back together. Turn the chassis upright. 4. Protruding tab ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 2-21 To re-assemble the system: 1. Place the cover over the chassis leaving about two inches from the rear panel. Sway the drive frame inward...
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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 A7VT400 2-23 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 A7VT400 2-23 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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Starting up Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400
Starting up Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400
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... item installs the ASUS Update. Microsoft® Direct X Driver This item installs the Microsoft® Direct X driver. Simply click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to run ... in your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to download the latest version of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3-3
... item installs the ASUS Update. Microsoft® Direct X Driver This item installs the Microsoft® Direct X driver. Simply click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to run ... in your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to download the latest version of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3-3
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3-5 The support CD will automatically detect the motherboard information and display it on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. The screen image below is for general reference only. 3.2.4 Other information The icons on the top right of the screen give additional information on your screen. Click an icon to display the specified information.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3-5 The support CD will automatically detect the motherboard information and display it on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. The screen image below is for general reference only. 3.2.4 Other information The icons on the top right of the screen give additional information on your screen. Click an icon to display the specified information.
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... your computer, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. Clicking the icon allows you to show the screen again when you through the DMI Explorer. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3-7 3.3 Software information Most of your PC. To launch A S U S P C P r o b e, click the Windows® S t a ... x. The PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray indicating that came with the software for more information. 3.3.1 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is running. View the online help or readme file that ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to P r o g r a m s, and then A S U S U...
... your computer, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. Clicking the icon allows you to show the screen again when you through the DMI Explorer. ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 3-7 3.3 Software information Most of your PC. To launch A S U S P C P r o b e, click the Windows® S t a ... x. The PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray indicating that came with the software for more information. 3.3.1 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is running. View the online help or readme file that ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to P r o g r a m s, and then A S U S U...