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    G aming Machine Chassis Kit User Guide VENTO 7700 15G067245000 15G067245000 15G067245000 15G067245000 15G067245000[...]

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    ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, includ[...]

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    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ iv Safety information ............................................................................... v About this guide .................................................................................. v Chapter 1:[...]

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    iv iv iv iv iv Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ?[...]

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    v v v v v Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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[...]

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    vi vi vi vi vi WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to [...]

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    ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 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 1 Product introduction[...]

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    Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Drive bays Drive bays Drive bays Drive bays Drive bays Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots USB USB USB USB USB IEEE 1394 IEEE [...]

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    ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1.4 Exploded drawing 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7. Rubber pads for chassis feet 8. Bezel assembly 9. Right side panel 10. Screws for the right side panel 11. Left side panel 1. Chassis assembly 2. Screws for the rear handle 3. Rear handle 4. Top panel 5[...]

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    Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1.5 Internal features The VENTO 7700 chassis includes the basic components as shown. 1. Power supply slot 2. 80 mm system fan vent 3. Motherboard mounting panel 4. Expans[...]

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    ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 7700. Chapter 2 Basic installation[...]

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    Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2.1 Preparation Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install You need to install the [...]

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    2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 3. Push the side panel towards the rear panel. 4. Slightly tilt down the side panel, then slide it out of the chassis.[...]

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    Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2.3 Installing the power supply unit (PSU) To install a PSU: 1. Orient the PSU to the PSU slot. 2. Slide the PSU into the slot until it snugly fits the metal rail. 3. Secure the PS[...]

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    2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 2.4 Installing the motherboard • The VENTO 7700 supports standard ATX and micro ATX (mATX) motherboards. • Refer to the motherboard user guide for detailed instructions on installing a CPU, heatsink and fan assembly, memory, and other components [...]

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    Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2.5 Installing a hard disk drive Internal hard disk Internal hard disk Internal hard disk Internal hard disk Internal hard disk drive bays drive bays drive bays drive bays drive ba[...]

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    2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 To install an IDE IDE IDE IDE I D E hard disk drive: 1. Choose the bay where you want to install the HDD. 2. Lift the drive bay lock. 3. Insert an HDD into the upper bay of the cage. Make sure that the HDD screw holes are aligned with the HDD bay scr[...]

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    Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 5. Connect a 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector at the back of the drive then connect the o ther end to the IDE con nector on the motherboard. Refer to the motherboard user guid[...]

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    2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Installing a Serial ATA hard disk drive Installing a Serial ATA hard disk drive Installing a Serial ATA hard disk drive Installing a Serial ATA hard disk drive Installing a Serial ATA hard disk drive To install a Serial [...]

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    Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2.6 Installing a 5.25-inch drive The system comes with four 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis. You may install an optical drive on the upperm[...]

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    2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 2. The Magic Mask ® lifts to reveal the drive bay covers. 3. Press the lock tabs in the direction of the arrows to release the drive bay cover from the bezel. 4. Using a screwdriver, push the knock down metal cover in and out of the chassis unt[...]

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    Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 7. Align the screw holes as shown. 6. Carefully insert the optical drive into the bay, then push it inward until it is completely flushed into the chassis. 8. Press down the d[...]

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    2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 2.7 Installing a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive 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. Select the drive bay you intend to use. 2. Press the lock ta[...]

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    Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 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 [...]

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    2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 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 [...]

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    Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 5. Align the card connector with the slot, then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 6. On the rear panel, push the slot cover lock tab to secure the [...]

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    2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 ASUS VENTO 7700 To replace the side panel: 1. Slide the top edge of the side panel into the chassis. 2. Make sure that the side panel handle aligns with the curve on the bezel. 3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 2.9 Replacing the side [...]

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    Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Tai[...]