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Headphone port 4. HDD LED 7. VGA port ( ) 4. USB 2.0 ports* 6. PS/2 keyboard port ( ) 2. Parallel port ( ) 5. Microphone port 2 5. Reset button NOTE: *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. IEEE 1394a port ( ) (some models may vary, depending on the model of the following ports: • E-SATA port ( ) • Serial (COM1) port ( ) • DVI port ( ) • Optical S/PDIF Out ...
Headphone port 4. HDD LED 7. VGA port ( ) 4. USB 2.0 ports* 6. PS/2 keyboard port ( ) 2. Parallel port ( ) 5. Microphone port 2 5. Reset button NOTE: *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. IEEE 1394a port ( ) (some models may vary, depending on the model of the following ports: • E-SATA port ( ) • Serial (COM1) port ( ) • DVI port ( ) • Optical S/PDIF Out ...
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Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Floppy disk drive bay 4. Chassis fan slot 7. Hard disk drive bay 5. Installation manual Internal components 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 1 1. Power supply unit 6. English 9. Expansion slot metal brackets NOTE: *Refer to the configuration table in the User Guide for motherboard details. One of the following audio ports configurations: • 6-channel • 8-channel Refer to the system User Guide for details. ASUS motherboard* 8.
Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Floppy disk drive bay 4. Chassis fan slot 7. Hard disk drive bay 5. Installation manual Internal components 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 1 1. Power supply unit 6. English 9. Expansion slot metal brackets NOTE: *Refer to the configuration table in the User Guide for motherboard details. One of the following audio ports configurations: • 6-channel • 8-channel Refer to the system User Guide for details. ASUS motherboard* 8.
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Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4. Set the side cover aside. 3. If the voltage supply in your area is 200‑240 V, set the switch to 115 V. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. If the voltage supply in your area. Remove the front panel assembly, then set the switch to 230 V. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. English Selecting the voltage...
Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4. Set the side cover aside. 3. If the voltage supply in your area is 200‑240 V, set the switch to 115 V. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. If the voltage supply in your area. Remove the front panel assembly, then set the switch to 230 V. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. English Selecting the voltage...
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Retention tab A CAUTION. Fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on the bottom‑left (B) until it to remove (4B). 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Alignment key A Installation manual B B Load lever 3. Gold triangle mark 6. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in the LGA775 package 1. English Installing a CPU Installing an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in the direction of the socket. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the 4B PnP cap ...
Retention tab A CAUTION. Fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on the bottom‑left (B) until it to remove (4B). 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Alignment key A Installation manual B B Load lever 3. Gold triangle mark 6. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in the LGA775 package 1. English Installing a CPU Installing an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in the direction of the socket. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the 4B PnP cap ...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable 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. A B B A 1 1 Installation manual Place the heatsink on top of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 3. Locate the CPU socket, then lift the socket lever to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to a 90º angle. 2. Push down the socket ...
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable 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. A B B A 1 1 Installation manual Place the heatsink on top of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 3. Locate the CPU socket, then lift the socket lever to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to a 90º angle. 2. Push down the socket ...
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Attach the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to plug this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 4. NOTE. CPU fan Retention bracket lock Retention bracket 1 2 4 3 5 CPU fan connector CPU heatsink Retention module base Installation manual Attach one end of the installed CPU. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard. Do not forget to the module retention module base. 5. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; otherwise you fail to ...
Attach the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to plug this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 4. NOTE. CPU fan Retention bracket lock Retention bracket 1 2 4 3 5 CPU fan connector CPU heatsink Retention module base Installation manual Attach one end of the installed CPU. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard. Do not forget to the module retention module base. 5. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; otherwise you fail to ...
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the slot that you intend to avoid damaging the DIMM. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to use. 1 2 3. Remove the metal bracket lock. Replace the metal bracket lock. 4 Installation manual CAUTION: • Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs. Failure to do so may cause damage to the 3 slot, then press the card firmly until the retaining clips snap inward. Push the DIMM to the socket until it fits in only one direction. Remove the metal cover opposite 2. Insert the card ...
the slot that you intend to avoid damaging the DIMM. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to use. 1 2 3. Remove the metal bracket lock. Replace the metal bracket lock. 4 Installation manual CAUTION: • Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs. Failure to do so may cause damage to the 3 slot, then press the card firmly until the retaining clips snap inward. Push the DIMM to the socket until it fits in only one direction. Remove the metal cover opposite 2. Insert the card ...
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Connect the IDE (A) and power (B) plugs to the bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with the holes on both sides of the bay. 4. Insert the floppy disk drive to connectors at the back of the bay. 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 the bay. 3. Hard disk drive 1. Secure the floppy disk drive with two screws on both sides of the drive. Place the chassis upright, then remove the upper 3.5" drive bay metal plate cover. 2. Secure the hard ...
Connect the IDE (A) and power (B) plugs to the bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with the holes on both sides of the bay. 4. Insert the floppy disk drive to connectors at the back of the bay. 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 the bay. 3. Hard disk drive 1. Secure the floppy disk drive with two screws on both sides of the drive. Place the chassis upright, then remove the upper 3.5" drive bay metal plate cover. 2. Secure the hard ...
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Follow the same instructions to the holes on the front panel assembly before reinstalling it to release the bay cover. 3. To reinstall the front panel assembly and side cover: 1. Insert the front panel assembly hinge-like tabs to remove the 3.5" drive bay cover. Secure the cover with two screws you installed an optical and/or floppy disk drive, remove the bay cover(s) on the right side of the drive. Air duct 2 1 5 4 2 1 5 3 Chassis tab holes 1 2 2 10 Installation manual Removing the bay covers and reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover If you removed ...
Follow the same instructions to the holes on the front panel assembly before reinstalling it to release the bay cover. 3. To reinstall the front panel assembly and side cover: 1. Insert the front panel assembly hinge-like tabs to remove the 3.5" drive bay cover. Secure the cover with two screws you installed an optical and/or floppy disk drive, remove the bay cover(s) on the right side of the drive. Air duct 2 1 5 4 2 1 5 3 Chassis tab holes 1 2 2 10 Installation manual Removing the bay covers and reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover If you removed ...