Computer Hardware User Manual

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Features
Table of contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights ................................................................................. ii
FCC/CDC statements ................................................................................ iv
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide .........................................................................................vii
ASUS contact information.......................................................................... ix
System package contents........................................................................... x
Chapter 1: System Introduction.......................................... 1-1
1.1 Front Panel Features ..................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Rear Panel Features ..................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Internal Features ........................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: Basic Installation ............................................... 2-1
2.1 Opening the chassis ...................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Removing the disk drive assembly ................................................ 2-4
2.3 Installing the system memory ........................................................ 2-5
2.4 Installing the CPU .......................................................................... 2-6
2.5 Installing CPU heatsink and fan .................................................... 2-8
2.6 Installing a CD/DVD-ROM drive .................................................. 2-10
2.7 Installing a hard disk drive ........................................................... 2-12
2.8 Replacing chassis cover .............................................................. 2-13
2.9 Connect External Devices ........................................................... 2-14
2.10 Power Supply Specifications ....................................................... 2-15
2.10.1 Input Characteristics .................................................... 2-15
2.10.2 Output Characteristics ................................................. 2-15
2.10.3 Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) .................................... 2-15
Chapter 3: Optional Procedures ......................................... 3-1
3.1 Removing the PCI I/O cover .......................................................... 3-2
3.2 Installing a PCI expansion card ..................................................... 3-3
Chapter 4: System Placement............................................. 4-1
4.1 Vertical placement ......................................................................... 4-2
Chapter 5: Motherboard Information.................................. 5-1
5.1 Motherboard components .............................................................. 5-2
5.2 Motherboard layout ........................................................................ 5-5
5.3 Before you proceed ....................................................................... 5-6