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... the support CD. 4. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Vintage V2-PE3. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and...
... the support CD. 4. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Vintage V2-PE3. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and...
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... Check your dealer. User guide viii Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. Cable • AC power cable 3. Conventions used in completing a task. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 300 W PFC power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added by your Vintage...
... Check your dealer. User guide viii Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. Cable • AC power cable 3. Conventions used in completing a task. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 300 W PFC power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added by your Vintage...
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ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Vintage V2-PE3. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Vintage V2-PE3. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
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... graphics controller or AGP slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features the system takes you for choosing the ASUS Vintage V2-PE3! The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Celeron® processor...
... graphics controller or AGP slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features the system takes you for choosing the ASUS Vintage V2-PE3! The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Celeron® processor...
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... are for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 7. Press this button to turn the system on. 4. Headphone port. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 1-3 This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. Power button. Press this button to the hard disk drive. 6. This LED lights up when data is read from...
... are for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 7. Press this button to turn the system on. 4. Headphone port. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 1-3 This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. Power button. Press this button to the hard disk drive. 6. This LED lights up when data is read from...
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... 2-s p e a k e r Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-speaker Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 1-5 Chassis fan vent. This port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 7. LAN...
... 2-s p e a k e r Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-speaker Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 1-5 Chassis fan vent. This port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 7. LAN...
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CPU socket 7. ASUS motherboard 9. Metal bracket lock ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 1-7 Hard disk drive bay 4. Chassis fan 10. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Floppy disk drive bay 5. Power supply unit 6. DIMM sockets 8. PCI ...
CPU socket 7. ASUS motherboard 9. Metal bracket lock ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 1-7 Hard disk drive bay 4. Chassis fan 10. Front panel cover 2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays 3. Floppy disk drive bay 5. Power supply unit 6. DIMM sockets 8. PCI ...
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ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
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Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside. Set the side cover aside. 3. Air duct 3 1 2 3 1 3 2 Chassis tab holes 4 4 4 4 ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-3 Remove the cover screws on the right side of the assembly are exposed. 5. 2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1.
Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside. Set the side cover aside. 3. Air duct 3 1 2 3 1 3 2 Chassis tab holes 4 4 4 4 ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-3 Remove the cover screws on the right side of the assembly are exposed. 5. 2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1.
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3. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the arrow to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-5
3. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the arrow to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-5
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... and fan assembly. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® CPU FAN Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-7 A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you fail to connect the CPU fan connector...
... and fan assembly. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® CPU FAN Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-7 A B A A B 1 1 B A 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you fail to connect the CPU fan connector...
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... W942508BH-5 VS32M8-5 PR1200528 N2DS25680BT-5T HY5DU56822AT-D43 HY5DU56822DT-D43 KDL684T4A2A-06 D3208DHIT-5 W942508BH-5 HY5DU56822BT-D43 MT46V32M8TG-5BC V58C2256804SCT5B K4H560838D-TCC4 K4H560838F-TCCC W942508BH-5 TMD7608F8E50D W942508BH-5 ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-9
... W942508BH-5 VS32M8-5 PR1200528 N2DS25680BT-5T HY5DU56822AT-D43 HY5DU56822DT-D43 KDL684T4A2A-06 D3208DHIT-5 W942508BH-5 HY5DU56822BT-D43 MT46V32M8TG-5BC V58C2256804SCT5B K4H560838D-TCC4 K4H560838F-TCCC W942508BH-5 TMD7608F8E50D W942508BH-5 ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-9
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... DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM Make sure to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 3. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-11 Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Unlock...
... DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM Make sure to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 3. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-11 Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Unlock...
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... cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-13 shared - - - - - - PCI slot 3 - - Onboard AC `97 Audio - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - shared - - Onboard USB controller 4-5 - shared - - - Onboard PCI 1394 - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or...
... cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-13 shared - - - - - - PCI slot 3 - - Onboard AC `97 Audio - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - shared - - Onboard USB controller 4-5 - shared - - - Onboard PCI 1394 - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or...
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... cable from the power supply to the IDE interface at the back of the bay. 3 4 4 5. Place the chassis upright. 2. IDE ribbon cable Power cable ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-15 Follow these steps to install a new optical drive. Connect one end of the IDE ribbon cable to the power connector at the back of...
... cable from the power supply to the IDE interface at the back of the bay. 3 4 4 5. Place the chassis upright. 2. IDE ribbon cable Power cable ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-15 Follow these steps to install a new optical drive. Connect one end of the IDE ribbon cable to the power connector at the back of...
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Use a screw driver to install additional Serial ATA or IDE hard disk drive(s). ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-17 Refer to this section to remove the HDD drive slot metal plate cover. 3. Secure the drive with the holes on both sides. To install a ...
Use a screw driver to install additional Serial ATA or IDE hard disk drive(s). ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-17 Refer to this section to remove the HDD drive slot metal plate cover. 3. Secure the drive with the holes on both sides. To install a ...
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... you will install two IDE hard disk drives, configure the other device as Master device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-19 Refer to the HDD documentation on the drive. 4. Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on how...
... you will install two IDE hard disk drives, configure the other device as Master device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-19 Refer to the HDD documentation on the drive. 4. Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on how...
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Ground Reset System Panel Connector IDELED RESET Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. 2.10 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you replace the chassis cover. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-21 You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED PWRLED PWRSW PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND F_PANEL ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- See page 4-12 for the system panel descriptions.
Ground Reset System Panel Connector IDELED RESET Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. 2.10 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you replace the chassis cover. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 2-21 You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED PWRLED PWRSW PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND F_PANEL ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- See page 4-12 for the system panel descriptions.
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ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up
ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up
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VIA S3G Display driver Installs the S3G diaplay driver. VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA chipset driver program. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 3-3 The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to run the ... drivers for details. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive. ASUS InstAll - Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
VIA S3G Display driver Installs the S3G diaplay driver. VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA chipset driver program. ASUS Vintage V2-PE3 3-3 The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to run the ... drivers for details. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive. ASUS InstAll - Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.