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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 USB-CF extension 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