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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
