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Headphone port 4. Parallel port ( ) 5. HDD LED 7. One of your system. Microphone port 2 5. PS/2 keyboard port ( ) 2. USB 2.0 ports ( ) (some models only) 1 2 7 4 3 8 5 6 9 Installation manual PS/2 mouse port ( ) 3. USB 2.0 ports* 6. IEEE 1394a port ( ) (some models may have two additional USB 2.0 ports and/or one IEEE 1394a port. 46 5 3 8 7 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 Rear panel features NOTE: The rear panel ports and their locations may have four rear USB 2.0 ports) 6. English Front panel features 1. 5.25-inch drive bay cover 2. 3.5-inch ...
Headphone port 4. Parallel port ( ) 5. HDD LED 7. One of your system. Microphone port 2 5. PS/2 keyboard port ( ) 2. USB 2.0 ports ( ) (some models only) 1 2 7 4 3 8 5 6 9 Installation manual PS/2 mouse port ( ) 3. USB 2.0 ports* 6. IEEE 1394a port ( ) (some models may have two additional USB 2.0 ports and/or one IEEE 1394a port. 46 5 3 8 7 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 Rear panel features NOTE: The rear panel ports and their locations may have four rear USB 2.0 ports) 6. English Front panel features 1. 5.25-inch drive bay cover 2. 3.5-inch ...
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Power supply unit 6. Expansion slot metal brackets NOTE: *Refer to the configuration table in the User Guide for motherboard details. Internal components 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 1 1. ASUS motherboard* 8. Hard disk drive bay 5. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Floppy disk drive bay 4. English 9. Chassis fan slot 7. Installation manual One of the following audio ports configurations: • 6-channel • 8-channel Refer to the system User Guide for details.
Power supply unit 6. Expansion slot metal brackets NOTE: *Refer to the configuration table in the User Guide for motherboard details. Internal components 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 1 1. ASUS motherboard* 8. Hard disk drive bay 5. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Floppy disk drive bay 4. English 9. Chassis fan slot 7. Installation manual One of the following audio ports configurations: • 6-channel • 8-channel Refer to the system User Guide for details.
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NOTE: Refer to the system User Guide for the exact location of the assembly are exposed. 5. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Set the side cover aside. 3. Remove the front panel assembly, then set the switch to the right, until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. English Selecting the voltage The system's power supply unit has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4. If the...
NOTE: Refer to the system User Guide for the exact location of the assembly are exposed. 5. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Set the side cover aside. 3. Remove the front panel assembly, then set the switch to the right, until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. English Selecting the voltage The system's power supply unit has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4. If the...
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Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it is on the motherboard. 2. Alignment key A Installation manual B Lift the load lever in the LGA775 package 1. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the 4B PnP cap from the retention tab. Fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. Retention tab A CAUTION. B Load lever 3. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Press the load lever with your ...
Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it is on the motherboard. 2. Alignment key A Installation manual B Lift the load lever in the LGA775 package 1. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the 4B PnP cap from the retention tab. Fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. Retention tab A CAUTION. B Load lever 3. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Press the load lever with your ...
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Locate the CPU socket, then lift the socket lever to secure the CPU. 1 2 3 CAUTION: Incorrect installation of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the socket, making sure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 3. Install the CPU to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Push down ...
Locate the CPU socket, then lift the socket lever to secure the CPU. 1 2 3 CAUTION: Incorrect installation of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the socket, making sure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 3. Install the CPU to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Push down ...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the fan and heatsink to the module retention module base. 5. Do not forget to the retention module base. 3. CPU fan Retention bracket lock Retention bracket 1 2 4 3 5 CPU fan connector CPU heatsink Retention module base Installation manual Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; NOTE. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard. Attach the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to plug this ...
Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the fan and heatsink to the module retention module base. 5. Do not forget to the retention module base. 3. CPU fan Retention bracket lock Retention bracket 1 2 4 3 5 CPU fan connector CPU heatsink Retention module base Installation manual Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; NOTE. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard. Attach the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to plug this ...
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English Installing a DIMM 1. CAUTION: • Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and/or components. • A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in place. 4. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to use. 1 2 3. Installing an expansion card 1. Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Replace the metal bracket lock. 4 Installation manual Insert the card connector to the socket until it fits in the motherboard. 2. Remove the metal cover opposite 2. Unlock a DIMM ...
English Installing a DIMM 1. CAUTION: • Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and/or components. • A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in place. 4. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to use. 1 2 3. Installing an expansion card 1. Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Replace the metal bracket lock. 4 Installation manual Insert the card connector to the socket until it fits in the motherboard. 2. Remove the metal cover opposite 2. Unlock a DIMM ...
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Secure the optical drive with the holes on both sides of the bay. Connect the IDE (A) and power (B) plugs to connectors at the back of the drive. Hard disk drive 1. Installing storage drives Optical drive 1. Place the chassis upright, then remove the lower 3.5" drive bay metal plate cover. 2. Connect the signal (A) and power (B) plugs to the bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with two screws on 3 the bay. 3. Installation manual 2 3 B A 3 2 B A 3 2 English Insert the floppy disk drive to connectors at the back of the ...
Secure the optical drive with the holes on both sides of the bay. Connect the IDE (A) and power (B) plugs to connectors at the back of the drive. Hard disk drive 1. Installing storage drives Optical drive 1. Place the chassis upright, then remove the lower 3.5" drive bay metal plate cover. 2. Connect the signal (A) and power (B) plugs to the bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with two screws on 3 the bay. 3. Installation manual 2 3 B A 3 2 B A 3 2 English Insert the floppy disk drive to connectors at the back of the ...
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To do this: 1. Follow the same instructions to release the bay cover. 3. Insert the six side cover hooks into the chassis tab holes . 4. Removing the bay covers and reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover If you removed earlier. Push the bay cover inward, then set it to the connectors at the back of the front panel until the front panel assembly fits in place. 5. Swing the front panel assembly to the left, then insert the hooks to the direction of the drive. To reinstall the front panel assembly and side cover: 1. Air duct 2 1 5 4 2 1 5 3 Chassis tab ...
To do this: 1. Follow the same instructions to release the bay cover. 3. Insert the six side cover hooks into the chassis tab holes . 4. Removing the bay covers and reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover If you removed earlier. Push the bay cover inward, then set it to the connectors at the back of the front panel until the front panel assembly fits in place. 5. Swing the front panel assembly to the left, then insert the hooks to the direction of the drive. To reinstall the front panel assembly and side cover: 1. Air duct 2 1 5 4 2 1 5 3 Chassis tab ...