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Notices ................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ............................................................................. vii
About this guide ............................................................................... viii
System package contents ................................................................... x
Chapter 1: System Introduction
Chapter 1: System Introduction
Chapter 1: System Introduction
Chapter 1: System Introduction
Chapter 1: System Introduction
1.1
Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2
1.2
Front panel (external) .......................................................... 1-2
1.3
Front panel (internal) ........................................................... 1-3
1.4
Rear panel ............................................................................. 1-4
1.5
Internal components ............................................................ 1-5
Chapter 2:
Chapter 2:
2.1
Preparation ........................................................................... 2-2
2.2
Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-2
2.3
Removing the top cover ....................................................... 2-3
2.4
Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) ......................................... 2-4
2.5
Installing a CPU ..................................................................... 2-6
2.5.1
Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ....... 2-6
2.5.2
CPU installation ....................................................... 2-7
2.5.3
2.6
Installing a DIMM ................................................................... 2-9
2.7
Replacing the top cover ..................................................... 2-10
2.8
Connecting the power cable ............................................... 2-11
2.9
Connecting external devices .............................................. 2-12
2.9.1
To the front panel ................................................ 2-12
2.9.2
To the rear panel .................................................. 2-12
Chapter 3:
Chapter 3:
Chapter 3:
Getting started
Getting started
3.1
Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2
3.2
Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2
3.2.1
Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2
3.2.2
Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3
3.2.3
Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4
3.2.4
ASUS contact information ...................................... 3-5
3.2.5
Other information ................................................... 3-5
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