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...; Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by your dealer. Refer to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 3600. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as motherboard/optical drive/hard disk drive manuals and ...chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on how to the ASUS contact information. 2. This guide is...
...; Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by your dealer. Refer to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 3600. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as motherboard/optical drive/hard disk drive manuals and ...chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on how to the ASUS contact information. 2. This guide is...
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The chapter lists the system features and introduces the front and rear panels, and the internal components. ASUS VENTO 3600 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit.
The chapter lists the system features and introduces the front and rear panels, and the internal components. ASUS VENTO 3600 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit.
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...kit Screws Key lock User guide Power supply unit Contact your gaming experience to new heights of performance and style! The ASUS VENTO 3600's screwless design for choosing the ASUS VENTO 3600! Thank you break away from the usual cube-shaped machines and transport yourself into the virtual future. To prevent the ... you for add-on the rear and front panels ensure cool air to bring your dealer immediately if any of tangled cables, the ASUS VENTO 3600 comes with an air duct, as well as fans on cards, optical drives, hard disk drives, and floppy disk drive makes device installation...
...kit Screws Key lock User guide Power supply unit Contact your gaming experience to new heights of performance and style! The ASUS VENTO 3600's screwless design for choosing the ASUS VENTO 3600! Thank you break away from the usual cube-shaped machines and transport yourself into the virtual future. To prevent the ... you for add-on the rear and front panels ensure cool air to bring your dealer immediately if any of tangled cables, the ASUS VENTO 3600 comes with an air duct, as well as fans on cards, optical drives, hard disk drives, and floppy disk drive makes device installation...
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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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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. Flip the Magic Mask® to access the optical drive/s and floppy disk drive/s.
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Chassis intrusion sensor 6. 5.25-inch drive bays 7. 3.5-inch FDD bay 8. Expansion slot covers 5. Motherboard mounting panel 4. Detachable HDD cage 9. 80 mm Auxiliary fan (hidden) ASUS VENTO 3600 1-7 1.8 Internal features The VENTO 3600 chassis includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 2 3 7 4 8 5 9 1. Power supply slot 2. 120 mm system fan vent 3.
Chassis intrusion sensor 6. 5.25-inch drive bays 7. 3.5-inch FDD bay 8. Expansion slot covers 5. Motherboard mounting panel 4. Detachable HDD cage 9. 80 mm Auxiliary fan (hidden) ASUS VENTO 3600 1-7 1.8 Internal features The VENTO 3600 chassis includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 2 3 7 4 8 5 9 1. Power supply slot 2. 120 mm system fan vent 3.
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ASUS VENTO 3600 Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 3600.
ASUS VENTO 3600 Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 3600.
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Turn the side swivel to about 45º clockwise to the direction of the arrow. 4 5 6. 3. Push the side panel to release the side panel. 5. Tilt the side panel, then lift and set aside. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-3 Locate and remove three screws that secure the left side cover to the chassis. Keep the screw for later use. 4.
Turn the side swivel to about 45º clockwise to the direction of the arrow. 4 5 6. 3. Push the side panel to release the side panel. 5. Tilt the side panel, then lift and set aside. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-3 Locate and remove three screws that secure the left side cover to the chassis. Keep the screw for later use. 4.
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ASUS VENTO 3600 2-5 Locate the mounting plate holes on the chassis. Orient the motherboard such that its screw holes match with soft cloth to the motherboard. 1. Make sure ... you cover the surface with the mounting plate holes on the chassis. 3. Lay the chassis down on the side panel. 2. 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. We recommend that the I/O shield matches...
ASUS VENTO 3600 2-5 Locate the mounting plate holes on the chassis. Orient the motherboard such that its screw holes match with soft cloth to the motherboard. 1. Make sure ... you cover the surface with the mounting plate holes on the chassis. 3. Lay the chassis down on the side panel. 2. 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. We recommend that the I/O shield matches...
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Insert an HDD into the upper bay of the arrow. Screw holes ASUS VENTO 3600 2-7 Secure the HDD to the cage with the HDD cage screw holes. 4. Press down the HDD cage lock. 2. Place the HDD cage on both sides of the cage. Make sure that the HDD screw holes are aligned with two screws on a flat surface. 3. Carefully pull the cage out of the chassis in the direction of the cage. 2.5.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive To install an I D E hard disk drive: 1.
Insert an HDD into the upper bay of the arrow. Screw holes ASUS VENTO 3600 2-7 Secure the HDD to the cage with the HDD cage screw holes. 4. Press down the HDD cage lock. 2. Place the HDD cage on both sides of the cage. Make sure that the HDD screw holes are aligned with two screws on a flat surface. 3. Carefully pull the cage out of the chassis in the direction of the cage. 2.5.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive To install an I D E hard disk drive: 1.
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... one end of the 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive. 15-pin 4-pin (male) Serial ATA power cable ASUS VENTO 3600 2-9 2.5.2 Installing a SATA hard disk drive To install a S e r i a l A T A hard disk drive: 1. For Serial ATA HDDs with a 4pin power connector: Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the...
... one end of the 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive. 15-pin 4-pin (male) Serial ATA power cable ASUS VENTO 3600 2-9 2.5.2 Installing a SATA hard disk drive To install a S e r i a l A T A hard disk drive: 1. For Serial ATA HDDs with a 4pin power connector: Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the...
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... bay and to the chassis front panel. 5. The drive bay lock has a screwless design that you to reveal the face plates of the drive bays. 3. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-11 Align the screw holes as shown. 6.
... bay and to the chassis front panel. 5. The drive bay lock has a screwless design that you to reveal the face plates of the drive bays. 3. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-11 Align the screw holes as shown. 6.
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Slide the drive bay lock to the right, towards the sign to lock the drive bay and to the IDE connector on the drive. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-13 Connect a 40-pin IDE cable (from the first optical drive) to secure the drive in place. 5. Carefully insert the optical drive into the bay ...
Slide the drive bay lock to the right, towards the sign to lock the drive bay and to the IDE connector on the drive. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-13 Connect a 40-pin IDE cable (from the first optical drive) to secure the drive in place. 5. Carefully insert the optical drive into the bay ...
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3. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the bay, then push it inward until it is removed. 3. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-15 Slide the drive bay lock to the right, towards the sign to the chassis front panel. 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.
3. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the bay, then push it inward until it is removed. 3. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-15 Slide the drive bay lock to the right, towards the sign to the chassis front panel. 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.
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Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with six PCI slots and one AGP slot for the card. 2. 2.8 Installing expansion cards The VENTO 3600 chassis kit comes with it and make the necessary hardware settings for installation of expansion cards. To install an expansion card: 1. Push out the green ... may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before installing or removing an expansion card(s). Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-17 Choose the slot that you want to use .
Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with six PCI slots and one AGP slot for the card. 2. 2.8 Installing expansion cards The VENTO 3600 chassis kit comes with it and make the necessary hardware settings for installation of expansion cards. To install an expansion card: 1. Push out the green ... may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before installing or removing an expansion card(s). Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-17 Choose the slot that you want to use .
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Match the side panel hooks to the chassis rail edge. 2. Slide the cover toward the chassis until it fits. Chassis side rail 3. 2.9 Replacing the side cover After installing all components and connecting the necessary cables, replace the side cover by following these instructions. Fit the side panel toward the front until it snaps in place. Side panel hooks ASUS VENTO 3600 2-19 To replace the side cover: 1.
Match the side panel hooks to the chassis rail edge. 2. Slide the cover toward the chassis until it fits. Chassis side rail 3. 2.9 Replacing the side cover After installing all components and connecting the necessary cables, replace the side cover by following these instructions. Fit the side panel toward the front until it snaps in place. Side panel hooks ASUS VENTO 3600 2-19 To replace the side cover: 1.