User manual ASUS VENTO 7700

[. . . ] v Chapter 1: 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 1. 4 1. 5 Product introduction Welcome!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 System specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. · Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. · Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. · If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety · Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. · Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. · To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. · Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. · Place the product on a stable surface. · If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. v About this guide This user guide contains the general information and installation instructions for the ASUS VENTO 7700 chassis kit. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: · Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 7700 chassis kit. The chapter lists the system features and introduces the front and rear panels, and the internal components. · Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 7700. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as motherboard/optical drive/hard disk drive manuals and warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. 2. Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. [. . . ] Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2. 7 Installing a 3. 5-inch floppy disk drive 1 2 You may install up to two floppy disk drives in the 3. 5-inch drive bay under the 5. 25-inch drive bays. To install a floppy disk drive(s): 1. Press the lock tabs in the direction of the arrows to release the drive bay cover from the bezel. 3. Using a screwdriver, push the knock down metal cover in and out of the chassis until it is removed. 4. Lift the drive bay lock. ASUS VENTO 7700 2-13 5. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the bay, then push it inward until it is completely flushed into the chassis. 6. Make sure that the FDD screw holes are aligned with the FDD bay screw holes. 7. Press down the drive bay lock to secure the floppy disk drive to the chassis. 8. Connect an FDD signal cable to the FDD connector at the back of the drive then connect the other end to the FDD connector on the motherboard. Refer to the motherboard user guide for the location of the FDD connector. 9 8 9. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2. 8 Installing expansion cards The VENTO 7700 chassis kit comes with seven (7) slots for installation of expansion cards. Make sure to unplug the power supply before installing or removing an expansion card(s). Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. [. . . ]