User manual ASUS PRODIGY P4BL

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[. . . ] 13 2. 1 2. 2 2. 3 2. 4 2. 5 2. 6 Opening the chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remove the disk drive assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Install the hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Install system memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Install a CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closing the chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 16 17 18 19 21 Chapter 3: Optional Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3. 1 3. 2 Removing the PCI I/O cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Installing a PCI expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Chapter 4: System Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 4. 1 4. 2 Vertical placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Horizontal placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 5 System package contents This checklist enumerates all the built-in components and all the support materials included with the standard system package. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) System Chassis: 305 x 88 x 385mm. ASUS motherboard Switching Power Supply, 165W with active PFC CD or DVD Drive 1. 44MB Floppy Disk Drive PCI Riser Card CPU Heatsink Motherboard Support CD 1 UltraDMA/33/66 IDE Cable 1 Floppy Cable Powered-by ASUS name plate 56K PCI Modem Card (optional) TV Connector Module (optional) 2 Foot Stands 4 Rubber Footpads Motherboard User's Manual Prodigy Book Size Barebone System User's Guide If assembling the Prodigy system by yourself, read through the guide and prepare all the components before starting. NOTE: The ASUS Prodigy is shipped in barebone style: it does not include a CPU, a hard disk drive, DRAM, or any other peripherals except those listed above. If users have any problems with the hardware or software, please contact your dealer or distributor. 6 About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This document contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System Introduction All about the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System: the front and rear panel features, and the internal layout and design. [. . . ] Then, slide the cover forward while pressing in on the lower edges of the cover to engage the inner tabs. 22 Chapter 2: System Assemby Chapter 3 How to install optional components. Prodigy Book Size Barebone System Optional Procedures 23 3. 1 Removing the PCI I/O cover The Prodigy chassis accommodates two PCI expansion card through a PCI riser card. Before installing a new PCI card, it is necessary to detach the I/O cover. To remove the I/O cover from the chassis, unfasten the screw with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 2. After removing the I/O cover, the back panel exposes the external I/O port to permit external access for component connections, like a VGA card connector. 24 Chapter 3: Optional Procedures 3. 2 Installing a PCI expansion card 1. A PCI card is precisely sized for for easy alignment with both the onboard notches and the external I/O port. 2. Align and firmly plug the PCI card into the slot. 3. For card stability, make sure that the card bracket end goes into the cleft on the slot frame. Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 25 26 Chapter 3: Optional Procedures Chapter 4 Two system placement options help to maximize work space and afford more convenience. Prodigy Book Size Barebone System System Placement 27 4. 1 Vertical placement Normally, the Prodigy Book Size Barebone System is placed upright on the desk. [. . . ]