3
Features
Table of contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights .................................................................... 2
FCC/CDC statements ..................................................................... 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 a PCI expansion card ................................................ 28
2.9
Re-connect cables ............................................................... 29
2.9.1
Front panel ............................................................ 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 Information ................................... 35
3.1
Introduction .......................................................................... 36
3.2
Motherboard components ................................................... 36
3.3
Motherboard layout ............................................................. 39
3.4
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................ 40
