User Guide

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Contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights ..................................................................... ii
Contents ......................................................................................... iii
Notices ............................................................................................v
Safety information .......................................................................... vi
About this guide............................................................................. vii
ASUS Contact Information ........................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction ......................................... 1-1
1.1 Package contents ............................................................... 1-2
1.1.1 ASUS AK34 chassis kit .......................................... 1-2
1.1.2 Standard items ....................................................... 1-2
1.1.3 Optional item .......................................................... 1-2
1.2 Overview ............................................................................ 1-3
1.3 Front panel features ........................................................... 1-4
1.4 Rear panel features ............................................................ 1-5
1.5 Internal features ................................................................. 1-6
1.6 LED information.................................................................. 1-7
Chapter 2: Hardware setup .................................................. 2-1
2.1 Preparation ......................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Tools to use ............................................................ 2-2
2.1.2 System components and devices to install ............ 2-2
2.2 Removing and installing the side cover .............................. 2-3
2.2.1 Removing the cover ............................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Installing the cover ................................................. 2-3
2.3 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 2-4
2.3.1 Motherboard dimensions ....................................... 2-4
2.3.2 Placement direction and screw holes .................... 2-5
2.3.3 Installing the motherboard ..................................... 2-6
2.4 Installing 5.25-inch drives ................................................... 2-7
2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly ...................... 2-7
2.4.2 Installing a 5.25-inch drive ..................................... 2-8
2.5 Installing hard disk drives ................................................. 2-12
2.6 Installing or removing an expansion card ......................... 2-15
2.6.1 Installing a standard size expansion card ............ 2-15