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    G aming Machine Chassis Kit User Guide VENTO 3600 15-067008400 15-067008400 15-067008400 15-067008400 15-067008400[...]

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    ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2004 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purpos[...]

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    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ iv Safety information ............................................................................... v About this guide ................................................................................. vi ASUS conta[...]

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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 About this guide This user guide contains the general information and installation instructions for the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this g[...]

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    vii vii vii vii vii 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 follo[...]

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    viii viii viii viii viii ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Sup[...]

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    ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 3600 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 Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS VENTO 3600! The ASUS VENTO 3600 blends efficient f[...]

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    ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 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 Audio ports Audio ports Audio ports Audio ports Audio ports Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard[...]

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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 1.4 Exploded drawing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 10 9 8 11 1. Cable management kit 2. 120 mm System fan 3. Top panel 4. 5.25” Drive bay locks 5. 5[...]

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    ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1.5 Front panel features The VENTO 3600 chassis displays a stylish front panel. The power button, LEDs, USB ports, and audio ports are located on the front panel. Flip the Magic Mask ® to access the optical drive/s and floppy disk drive/s. Front pan[...]

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    Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1.6 Side panel features The side panel includes the side swivel, which allows access for the installation of internal components. The side panel also features vent holes [...]

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    ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1.8 Internal features The VENTO 3600 chassis includes the basic components as shown. 1. Power supply slot 2. 120 mm system fan vent 3. Motherboard mounting panel 4. Expansion slot covers 5. Chassis intrusion sensor 6. 5.25-inch drive bays 7. 3.5-inch[...]

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    Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8[...]

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    ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 3600. 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 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 4. Turn the side swivel to about 45º clockwise to release the side panel. 5. Push the side panel to the direction of the arrow . 3. Locate and remove three screws that secure the left side cover to the chassis. Keep the screw for later use. 6. Tilt [...]

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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 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 2.4 Installing the motherboard • The VENTO 3600 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 Hard disk Hard disk Hard disk Hard disk Hard disk drive cage drive cage drive cage drive cage drive cage Configure your hard disk drive as Master/S[...]

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    2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 To install an IDE IDE IDE IDE I D E hard disk drive: 1. Press down the HDD cage lock. 2. Carefully pull the cage out of the chassis in the direction of the arrow. Place the HDD cage on a flat surface. 3. Insert an HDD into the upper bay of the cage. [...]

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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 7. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. 5. Re-install the HDD cage to the chassis. Slide in the HDD cage to the ba[...]

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    2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 To install a Serial ATA Serial ATA Serial ATA Serial ATA Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. Follow steps 1 to 5 of the previous section. 2. Connect one end of the 7-pin SATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive then connect the other end [...]

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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 5.25-inch drives The system comes with four 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis. Make sure to unplug the power cable before inst[...]

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    2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 2. The Magic Mask ® lifts to reveal the face plates of the drive bays. 3. Slide the drive bay lock to the left, towards the sign, to unlock the drive bay. 4. Carefully insert the optical drive into the bay, then push it inward until it is compl[...]

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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 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 Installing additional 5.25-inch drive(s) Installing additional 5.25-inch drive(s) Installing additional 5.25-inch drive(s) Installing additional [...]

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    2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 5. Carefully insert the optical drive into the bay, then push it inward until it is completely flushed to the chassis front panel. 6. Align the screw holes as shown. 7. Slide the drive bay lock to the right, towards the sign to lock the drive ba[...]

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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 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. Configure your optical drive[...]

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    2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 3. Using a screwdriver, push the knock down metal cover in and out of the chassis until it is removed. 4. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the bay, then push it inward until it is completely flushed to the chassis front panel. 3. Slid[...]

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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. Slide the drive bay lock to the left, towards the sign to lock the drive bay and to secure the drive in place. 6. Attach the FDD power and signal cables to the connectors o[...]

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    2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 2.8 Installing expansion cards The VENTO 3600 chassis kit comes with six PCI slots and one AGP slot for installation of expansion cards. Make sure to unplug the power supply before installing or removing an expansion card(s). Failure to do so ma[...]

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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 5. Align the card connector with the slot, then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 6. Secure the card with the lock tab you removed earlier.[...]

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    2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 ASUS VENTO 3600 To replace the side cover: 1. Match the side panel hooks to the chassis rail edge. 2. Fit the side panel toward the chassis until it fits. 3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 2.9 Replacing the side cover After installing[...]

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    Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2: Basic installation 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 4. Replace the cable management kit. A C B[...]