ASUS 3600 User Manual

VENTO 3600

Gaming Machine Chassis Kit

User Guide

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First Edition V1First Edition V1

First Edition V1

First Edition V1First Edition V1
September 2004September 2004

September 2004

September 2004September 2004

Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK 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 purposes, without the
express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).

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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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................ iv

Safety information ............................................................................... v

About this guide ................................................................................. vi

ASUS contact information ................................................................ viii

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

1.1 Welcome! ................................................................................. 2

1.2 Package contents .................................................................... 2

1.3 System specification ............................................................... 3

1.4 Exploded drawing .................................................................... 4

1.5 Front panel features ................................................................ 5

1.6 Side panel features .................................................................. 6

1.7 Rear panel features ................................................................. 6

1.8 Internal features ...................................................................... 7

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

2.1 Preparation .............................................................................. 2

2.2 Removing the side panel ......................................................... 2

2.3 Installing the power supply unit (PSU) .................................... 4

2.4 Installing the motherboard ...................................................... 5

2.5 Installing a hard disk drive ....................................................... 6

Product introductionProduct introduction

Product introduction

Product introductionProduct introduction

Basic installationBasic installation

Basic installation

Basic installationBasic installation

2.5.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive ................................. 7

2.5.1 Installing a SATA hard disk drive ............................... 9

2.6 Installing 5.25-inch drives ..................................................... 10

2.6.1 Installing an optical drive ......................................... 10

2.6.2 Installing additional 5.25-inch drive(s) .................... 12

2.7 Installing a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive .................................... 14

2.8 Installing expansion cards ...................................................... 17

2.9 Replacing the side cover ....................................................... 19

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal 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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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or
modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
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ICES-003.

ICES-003.ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

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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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
system before you add a device.

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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.

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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.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.

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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.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.

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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 organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
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.

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Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2: Basic installation

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Chapter 2: Basic installation

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Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install

devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 3600.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites

1.

ASUS websites

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation

2.

Optional documentation

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional 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.

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ConventionsConventions

Conventions

ConventionsConventions

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.

WARNING: WARNING:

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

WARNING: WARNING:
complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

CAUTION:CAUTION:
trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.

NOTE: NOTE:

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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 [phone]
Web site www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support

Telephone

(MB/Component) [phone] (English)
(Notebook) [phone] (English)
(Server/PC) [phone] (English)
(Networking) [phone] (English)

Support fax [phone]

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
Web site usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone

(General) [phone]

(Notebook) [phone]
Support fax [phone]
Support e-mail [e-mail]

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Online contact www.asuscom.de/sales

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Online support www.asuscom.de/support
Web site www.asuscom.de/news

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Chapter 1

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.

ASUS VENTO 3600ASUS VENTO 3600

ASUS VENTO 3600

ASUS VENTO 3600ASUS VENTO 3600

Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS VENTO 3600!

The ASUS VENTO 3600 blends efficient functionality with aesthetic design
to bring your gaming experience to new heights of performance and style!
The colorful and innovative design exclusively by ASUS lets you break away
from the usual cube-shaped machines and transport yourself into the
virtual future.

The ASUS VENTO 3600’s screwless design for add-on cards, optical drives,
hard disk drives, and floppy disk drive makes device installation a breeze.
Side vent holes with an air duct, as well as fans on the rear and front panels
ensure cool air to reach the CPU and internal components directly for
optimum thermal performance. To prevent the hassle of tangled cables, the
ASUS VENTO 3600 comes with a cable management kit.

Redefine extreme gaming with the ASUS VENTO 3600.

1.2 Package contents

Check your ASUS VENTO 3600 for the following items.

System fanSystem fan

System fan 1 x 80 mm fan for the front panel

System fanSystem fan

1 x 120 mm system fan for the rear panel

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories 1 x Cable management kit

AccessoriesAccessories

Screws
Key lock

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation User guide

DocumentationDocumentation

Optional itemOptional item

Optional item Power supply unit

Optional itemOptional item

Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or
missing.

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

1.3 System specification

Drive baysDrive bays

Drive bays

Drive baysDrive bays

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

Audio portsAudio ports

Audio ports

Audio portsAudio ports

4 x External 5.25-inch optical drive bays
1 x External 3.5-inch floppy disk drive bays
3 x Internal 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays

6 x PCI
1 x AGP

Supports up to 4 USB 2.0 ports

1 x Headphone port
1 x Microphone port

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard
supportsupport

support

supportsupport

Color optionsColor options

Color options

Color optionsColor options

DimensionsDimensions

Dimensions

DimensionsDimensions

Chassis materialChassis material

Chassis material

Chassis materialChassis material

ATX form factor: 12” x 9.6” (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

Green, blue, red

308 (w) x 527 (h) x 627 (d) mm

0.8 mm SECC

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