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VENTO 3600 Gaming Machine Chassis Kit User Guide 15-067008400
VENTO 3600 Gaming Machine Chassis Kit User Guide 15-067008400
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... This chapter provides step-by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 3600. This guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit. How this guide This user guide...
... This chapter provides step-by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 3600. This guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit. How this guide This user guide...
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ASUS VENTO 3600 The chapter lists the system features and introduces the front and rear panels, and the internal components. Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit.
ASUS VENTO 3600 The chapter lists the system features and introduces the front and rear panels, and the internal components. Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit.
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1.3 System specification Drive bays Expansion slots USB Audio ports Motherboard support Color options Dimensions Chassis material 4 x External 5.25-inch optical drive bays 1 x External 3.5-inch floppy disk drive bays 3 x Internal 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays 6 x PCI 1 x AGP Supports up to 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port ATX form factor: 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Green, blue, red 308 (w) x 527 (h) x 627 (d) mm 0.8 mm SECC ASUS VENTO 3600 1-3
1.3 System specification Drive bays Expansion slots USB Audio ports Motherboard support Color options Dimensions Chassis material 4 x External 5.25-inch optical drive bays 1 x External 3.5-inch floppy disk drive bays 3 x Internal 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays 6 x PCI 1 x AGP Supports up to 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port ATX form factor: 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Green, blue, red 308 (w) x 527 (h) x 627 (d) mm 0.8 mm SECC ASUS VENTO 3600 1-3
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... 16. FDD bay cover 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Side vent for air duct 9. Expansion slot covers 13. Front I/O ports 19. 3.5" FDD bays (drives not included) 20. Chassis feet 17. 80 mm Auxiliary fan 18. Power button 23. Side panel 10. 1.4 Exploded drawing 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18...
... 16. FDD bay cover 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Side vent for air duct 9. Expansion slot covers 13. Front I/O ports 19. 3.5" FDD bays (drives not included) 20. Chassis feet 17. 80 mm Auxiliary fan 18. Power button 23. Side panel 10. 1.4 Exploded drawing 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18...
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Flip the Magic Mask® to access the optical drive/s and floppy disk drive/s. Front panel (external) Top panel Magic Mask® Power button USB 2.0 ports Microphone port Headphone port Front panel (internal) 5.25" Drive bay covers 3.5" Floppy disk drive bay cover ASUS VENTO 3600 1-5 The power button, LEDs, USB ports, and audio ports are located on the front panel. 1.5 Front panel features The VENTO 3600 chassis displays a stylish front panel.
Flip the Magic Mask® to access the optical drive/s and floppy disk drive/s. Front panel (external) Top panel Magic Mask® Power button USB 2.0 ports Microphone port Headphone port Front panel (internal) 5.25" Drive bay covers 3.5" Floppy disk drive bay cover ASUS VENTO 3600 1-5 The power button, LEDs, USB ports, and audio ports are located on the front panel. 1.5 Front panel features The VENTO 3600 chassis displays a stylish front panel.
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... side swivel, which allows access for the power supply unit. Power supply unit slot Cable management kit Rear panel I /O ports, seven full-length expansion slots, chassis cover screw holes, a vent for the system fan, and a slot for the installation of internal components.
... side swivel, which allows access for the power supply unit. Power supply unit slot Cable management kit Rear panel I /O ports, seven full-length expansion slots, chassis cover screw holes, a vent for the system fan, and a slot for the installation of internal components.
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Chassis intrusion sensor 6. 5.25-inch drive bays 7. 3.5-inch FDD bay 8. 1.8 Internal features The VENTO 3600 chassis includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 2 3 7 4 8 5 9 1. Detachable HDD cage 9. 80 mm Auxiliary fan (hidden) ASUS VENTO 3600 1-7 Power supply slot 2. 120 mm system fan vent 3. Motherboard mounting panel 4. Expansion slot covers 5.
Chassis intrusion sensor 6. 5.25-inch drive bays 7. 3.5-inch FDD bay 8. 1.8 Internal features The VENTO 3600 chassis includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 2 3 7 4 8 5 9 1. Detachable HDD cage 9. 80 mm Auxiliary fan (hidden) ASUS VENTO 3600 1-7 Power supply slot 2. 120 mm system fan vent 3. Motherboard mounting panel 4. Expansion slot covers 5.
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... Motherboard 2. Pull up the cable management kit to release the top tabs. 2. 2.1 Preparation Basic components to install You need a Phillips (cross) screw driver to the VENTO 3600 chassis kit. 1. Floppy disk drive(s) 6. Power supply unit (PSU) 3. Expansion card(s) Tool You need to install the following components to install some system components. 2.2 Removing the...
... Motherboard 2. Pull up the cable management kit to release the top tabs. 2. 2.1 Preparation Basic components to install You need a Phillips (cross) screw driver to the VENTO 3600 chassis kit. 1. Floppy disk drive(s) 6. Power supply unit (PSU) 3. Expansion card(s) Tool You need to install the following components to install some system components. 2.2 Removing the...
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3. Tilt the side panel, then lift and set aside. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-3 Push the side panel to the chassis. Locate and remove three screws that secure the left side cover to the direction of the arrow. 4 5 6. Turn the side swivel to about 45º clockwise to release the side panel. 5. Keep the screw for later use. 4.
3. Tilt the side panel, then lift and set aside. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-3 Push the side panel to the chassis. Locate and remove three screws that secure the left side cover to the direction of the arrow. 4 5 6. Turn the side swivel to about 45º clockwise to release the side panel. 5. Keep the screw for later use. 4.
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Orient the motherboard such that you cover the surface with the mounting plate holes on the chassis. Locate the mounting plate holes on a stable surface. Make sure that the I/O shield matches the slot for detailed instructions on...paint on installing a CPU, heatsink and fan assembly, memory, and other components to the motherboard. 1. Lay the chassis down on the chassis. 3. 2.4 Installing the motherboard • The VENTO 3600 supports standard ATX and micro ATX (mATX) motherboards. • Refer to the motherboard user guide for rear panel connectors. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-5
Orient the motherboard such that you cover the surface with the mounting plate holes on the chassis. Locate the mounting plate holes on a stable surface. Make sure that the I/O shield matches the slot for detailed instructions on...paint on installing a CPU, heatsink and fan assembly, memory, and other components to the motherboard. 1. Lay the chassis down on the chassis. 3. 2.4 Installing the motherboard • The VENTO 3600 supports standard ATX and micro ATX (mATX) motherboards. • Refer to the motherboard user guide for rear panel connectors. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-5
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Drive the required number of screws with a Phillips screwdriver to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Hard disk drive cage Configure your hard disk drive as a Master/Slave device. 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 4. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive as Master/Slave device before installing it to the chassis. The photo shows the motherboard installed in the chassis. 2.5 Installing a hard disk drive The chassis kit supports two IDE/ Serial ATA hard disk drives through a detachable hard disk drive cage.
Drive the required number of screws with a Phillips screwdriver to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Hard disk drive cage Configure your hard disk drive as a Master/Slave device. 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 4. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive as Master/Slave device before installing it to the chassis. The photo shows the motherboard installed in the chassis. 2.5 Installing a hard disk drive The chassis kit supports two IDE/ Serial ATA hard disk drives through a detachable hard disk drive cage.
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Place the HDD cage on both sides of the cage. Secure the HDD to the cage with the HDD cage screw holes. 4. Press down the HDD cage lock. 2. Insert an HDD into the upper bay of the cage. Screw holes ASUS VENTO 3600 2-7 Make sure that the HDD screw holes are aligned with two screws on a flat surface. 3. 2.5.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive To install an I D E hard disk drive: 1. Carefully pull the cage out of the chassis in the direction of the arrow.
Place the HDD cage on both sides of the cage. Secure the HDD to the cage with the HDD cage screw holes. 4. Press down the HDD cage lock. 2. Insert an HDD into the upper bay of the cage. Screw holes ASUS VENTO 3600 2-7 Make sure that the HDD screw holes are aligned with two screws on a flat surface. 3. 2.5.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive To install an I D E hard disk drive: 1. Carefully pull the cage out of the chassis in the direction of the arrow.
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Slide in the direction of the arrow until it snaps to indicate that it is secured to the bay assembly rails. 6. 5. Carefully push the HDD cage in the HDD cage to the chassis. 5 6 6. Connect a 40-pin IDE cable to the hard disk drive. 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Refer to the motherboard user guide before connecting an IDE cable to the IDE connector at the back of the drive. 7. Re-install the HDD cage to the power connector at the back of the drive. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the chassis.
Slide in the direction of the arrow until it snaps to indicate that it is secured to the bay assembly rails. 6. 5. Carefully push the HDD cage in the HDD cage to the chassis. 5 6 6. Connect a 40-pin IDE cable to the hard disk drive. 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Refer to the motherboard user guide before connecting an IDE cable to the IDE connector at the back of the drive. 7. Re-install the HDD cage to the power connector at the back of the drive. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the chassis.
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The system comes with four 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the Magic Mask® to the motherboard and other system components! To install an optical drive: 1. Gently push the marked portion of the chassis. 1 2 3 4 2.6.1 Installing an optical drive You may cause severe damage to release the lock. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.6 Installing 5.25-inch drives Make sure to do so may install an optical drive on the uppermost bay. Failure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components.
The system comes with four 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the Magic Mask® to the motherboard and other system components! To install an optical drive: 1. Gently push the marked portion of the chassis. 1 2 3 4 2.6.1 Installing an optical drive You may cause severe damage to release the lock. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.6 Installing 5.25-inch drives Make sure to do so may install an optical drive on the uppermost bay. Failure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components.
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ASUS VENTO 3600 2-11 Slide the drive bay lock to the left, towards the sign to lock the drive bay and to reveal the face plates of the ... it inward until it is completely flushed to unlock the drive bay. 4. Slide the drive bay lock to the right, towards the sign, to the chassis front panel. 5.
ASUS VENTO 3600 2-11 Slide the drive bay lock to the left, towards the sign to lock the drive bay and to reveal the face plates of the ... it inward until it is completely flushed to unlock the drive bay. 4. Slide the drive bay lock to the right, towards the sign, to the chassis front panel. 5.
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... remaining bays. 2.6.2 Installing additional 5.25-inch drive(s) You may install additional 5.25-inch optical drives, zip, or floppy disk drives in and out of the chassis until it to the optical drive documentation for details. Remove the face plate covering the drive bay by releasing the protruding tabs. 3. Slide the drive...
... remaining bays. 2.6.2 Installing additional 5.25-inch drive(s) You may install additional 5.25-inch optical drives, zip, or floppy disk drives in and out of the chassis until it to the optical drive documentation for details. Remove the face plate covering the drive bay by releasing the protruding tabs. 3. Slide the drive...
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... the chassis front panel. 6. The drive bay lock has a screwless design that you to ensure a firm fit. 8. 5. However, we recommend that allows you still drive screws into the bay, then push it inward until it is completely flushed to secure the drive in place. Align the screw holes as shown. 7. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-13...
... the chassis front panel. 6. The drive bay lock has a screwless design that you to ensure a firm fit. 8. 5. However, we recommend that allows you still drive screws into the bay, then push it inward until it is completely flushed to secure the drive in place. Align the screw holes as shown. 7. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-13...
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ASUS VENTO 3600 2-15 Using a screwdriver, push the knock down metal cover in and out of the chassis until it is completely flushed to unlock the drive bay. 4. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the bay, then push it inward until it is removed. 3. Slide the drive bay lock to the right, towards the sign to the chassis front panel. 3.
ASUS VENTO 3600 2-15 Using a screwdriver, push the knock down metal cover in and out of the chassis until it is completely flushed to unlock the drive bay. 4. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the bay, then push it inward until it is removed. 3. Slide the drive bay lock to the right, towards the sign to the chassis front panel. 3.
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... came with six PCI slots and one AGP slot for the card. 2. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-17 Choose the slot that you want to use . Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you want to use . 3. 2.8 Installing expansion cards The VENTO 3600 chassis kit comes with it and make the necessary hardware settings for installation of...
... came with six PCI slots and one AGP slot for the card. 2. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-17 Choose the slot that you want to use . Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you want to use . 3. 2.8 Installing expansion cards The VENTO 3600 chassis kit comes with it and make the necessary hardware settings for installation of...