Manual

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Features
Table of contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights .................................................................... 2
Notices ........................................................................................... 5
Safety information .......................................................................... 6
About this guide.............................................................................. 7
ASUS contact information .............................................................. 9
System package contents ............................................................ 10
Chapter 1: System Introduction.......................................... 11
1.1 Front Panel Features........................................................... 12
1.2 Rear Panel Features ........................................................... 13
1.3 Internal Features ................................................................. 14
Chapter 2: Basic Installation ............................................... 15
2.1 Remove the cover ............................................................... 16
2.2 Detach the drive frame ........................................................ 17
2.3 Install a CPU ....................................................................... 19
2.4 Install the CPU heatsink and fan ......................................... 21
2.5 Install system memory......................................................... 23
2.6 Install a hard disk drive........................................................ 24
2.7 Install a CD-ROM drive ....................................................... 26
2.8 Install an expansion card..................................................... 28
2.9 Re-connect cables............................................................... 29
2.9.1 LED cables ............................................................ 29
2.9.2 UAEX and card reader modules ........................... 30
2.10 Replace the cover ............................................................... 31
2.11 Connect External Devices ................................................... 33
2.12 Power Supply Specifications ............................................... 34
2.12.1 Input Characteristics ............................................. 34
2.12.2 Output Characteristics........................................... 34
2.12.3 Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) ............................. 34
Chapter 3: Motherboard Info ............................................... 35
3.1 Introduction.......................................................................... 36
3.2 Motherboard components ................................................... 36
3.3 Motherboard layout ............................................................. 39