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- Page 1 CT5430 ASUS Desktop PC...
- Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Notices ......................iv Safety information ..................v About this guide ..................vi System package contents ................ viii Chapter 1: System introduction Welcome! ..................1-2 Front panel (external) ..............1-2 Front panel (internal) ..............1-3 Rear panel ..................1-4 Internal components ..............1-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Preparation ................... -
Page 4: Notices
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 5: Safety Information
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. •... -
Page 6: About This Guide
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about ASUS CT5430 Desktop PC. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ASUS CT5430. -
Page 7: Conventions Used In This Guide
ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not... -
Page 8: System Package Contents
System package contents Check your CT5430 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description ASUS CT5430 Desktop PC with • ASUS Desktop x 1 • Keyboard x 1 •... - Page 9 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS CT5430. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
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Page 10: Chapter 1: System Introduction
Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS CT5430! ASUS CT5430 is an all-in-one Desktop PC with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 775-land ®... -
Page 11: Front Panel (Internal)
. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 12. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini- plug. 13. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. ASUS CT5430... -
Page 12: Rear Panel
Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 13. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards. 14. LAN port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. - Page 13 33. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. The information provided is intended as a general guide for reference. Specifications are subject to the Desktop PC you purchased. ASUS CT5430...
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Page 14: Internal Components
Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. The illustration shows an open chassis lifted at a 90 angle. ASUS motherboard LGA775 socket with PnP cap DIMM sockets Serial ATA connectors PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics... - Page 15 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
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Page 16: Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Preparation Before you proceed, ensure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. -
Page 17: Removing The Cover
Use a Phillips screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. Lift the cover, then set aside. ASUS CT5430... -
Page 18: Power Supply Unit
Power supply unit You need to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on the side before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. To turn over the PSU: Lay the system chassis on its side on a flat and stable surface. -
Page 19: Cpu Installation
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. - Page 20 Lift the load lever in the direction of PnP cap the arrow to a 135º angle. Load plate Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B). Position the CPU over the socket, CPU notch making sure that the gold triangle...
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Page 21: Installing Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. Do not forget to CPU_FAN connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this P5L13L-X connector. P5L13L-X CPU Fan Connector ASUS CT5430... -
Page 22: Installing A Dimm
Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins 112 Pins P5L13L-X 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets P5L13L-X 2.6.1 Memory configurations... - Page 23 K4T51163QC-ZCE6 SAMSUNG M378T3354CZ3-CE6 • • 512MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QC M378T6553CZ3-CE6 • • 1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC M378T2953CZ3-CE6 • • 512MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QE-ZCE6 SAMSUNG M378T3354EZ3-CE6 • • 256MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QE SAMSUNG M378T6553EZS-CE6 • • 1024MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QE SAMSUNG M378T2953EZ3-CE6 • • ASUS CT5430...
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Page 24: Dimm Support
A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/553MHz QVL. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation... -
Page 25: Dimm Installation
DIMM is properly seated. A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! ASUS CT5430 2-11... -
Page 26: Installing An Expansion Card
Installing an expansion card In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. -
Page 27: Expansion Card Installation
System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS CT5430 2-13... -
Page 28: Installing An Optical Drive
IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot shared shared shared shared –– –– –– –– PCI Express x16 slot shared –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Onboard USB controller 1 –– –– –– –– shared –– –– –– Onboard USB controller 2 ––... -
Page 29: Installing A Serial Ata Disk Drive
HDD PCB facing the top of the chassis) to the tray, then secure it with four screws. Connect the SATA signal cable to the SATA connector on the motherboard, and tighten all the cables with the plastic coils. ASUS CT5430 2-15... -
Page 30: Replacing The Power Supply Unit
2.10 Replacing the power supply unit Replace the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables. To replace the PSU: If necessary, connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. If necessary, connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. -
Page 31: 2.11 Replacing The Cover
Lower the rear edge of the cover as shown. Push the cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in place. Secure the cover with the three screws you removed earlier. ASUS CT5430 2-17... - Page 32 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation...
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Page 33: Appendix
Appendix The Appendix includes the information on recovering your system, and troubleshooting. -
Page 34: Recovering Your System
After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ will begin system configurations. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer. This recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on other computers. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for any updates. Appendix... -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Make sure that you use a disc compatible with the optical drive. • Check if you insert the disc properly or if there is any scratch on the disc. • Find out if the disc is with write protection. ASUS CT5430... - Page 36 Appendix...