ASUS AS-D672, BA5120 User Manual

BA5120/AS-D672

ASUS PC System

Installation Manual

E3597

First Edition V1

December 2007

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Table of contents

Notices .......................................................................................................... v

Safety information ...................................................................................... vi

About this guide ........................................................................................ vii

System package contents .......................................................................... ix

Chapter 1: System introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Front panel ................................................................................... 1-2

1.3 Rear panel ..................................................................................... 1-3

1.4 Connecting to other devices ....................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2: Basic installation

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

2.2 Removing the side cover ............................................................. 2-2

2.3 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-3

2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-4

2.4.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-4

2.4.2 Installing CPU ................................................................. 2-4

2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ................ 2-6

2.5 Installing a DIMM .......................................................................... 2-8

2.5.1 Memory congurations .................................................... 2-8

2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM ................................................. 2-9

2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM ............................................... 2-9

2.6 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-10

2.6.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-10

2.6.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-10

2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-12

2.6.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-12

2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot ..................................................... 2-12

2.7 Installing disk drives .................................................................. 2-13

2.7.1 Installing an optical drive ............................................... 2-13

2.7.2 Installing a hard disk drive ............................................ 2-14

2.7.3 Installing a oppy disk drive .......................................... 2-17

2.8 Re-connecting cables ................................................................ 2-18

LED cables ................................................................................... 2-18

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Table of contents

Chapter 3: Starting up

3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2

3.2 Powering up .................................................................................. 3-2

3.3 Support CD information .............................................................. 3-3

3.3.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 3-3

3.3.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 3-4

3.3.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 3-5

3.3.4 Manual menu .................................................................. 3-6

3.3.5 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 3-6

3.3.6 Other information ............................................................ 3-7

3.4 Recovering your system ............................................................. 3-9

3.4.1 In Windows® XP environment ......................................... 3-9

3.4.2 In Windows® Vista™ environment ................................. 3-10

Notices

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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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.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes

or modications 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 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 Canadian ICES-003.

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,

electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not

be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

Safety information

Electrical 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 the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

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Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation 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. Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.

Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem

ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the

ASUS BA5120/AS-D672 PC system. This guide is intended for experienced users

and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS BA5120/AS-D672. The

chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

2. Chapter 2: Basic installation

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components

in the system.

3. Chapter 3: Starting up

This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.

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Conventions used in this guide

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

Where to nd more information

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

1. ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

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System package contents

Check your BA5120/AS-D672 system package for the following items.

If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

1. ASUS BA5120/AS-D672 PC system with

• ASUS motherboard

• Power supply unit

• ASUS chassis

2. Cable

• AC power cable

3. CD

• Support CD

• Recovery CD

4. Documents

• User guide

• Warranty card

Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general

description of the ASUS BA5120/ASD672. The chapter lists the system

features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

System introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS BA5120/AS-D672!

The ASUS BA5120/AS-D672 is an all-in-one PC system with a versatile home

entertainment feature.

The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors in the 775-land package.

The system supports up to 4 GB of system memory using DDR2-800/667 DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you ahead

in the world of power computing.

1.2 Front panel

The front panel includes the optical drive bays, oppy disk drive bay, power button,

and several I/O ports are located at the front panel.

CD/DVD ROM

2* 5.25 ODD bay

FDD Slot

FDD

Power Button

Power LED

1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction

Headphone Jack

USB 2.0 Ports

MIC Jack

Reset Button HDD LED

USB 2.0 Ports

CTR

BASS

LINEINLINE

OUT

MIC IN

REAR

S P K

SIDE

S P K

1.3 Rear panel

The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices.

Voltage selector

Power Supply Switch

Power Connector

PS/2 Mouse Port

PS/2 Keyboard Port

COM1 Port

VGA Port

Parallel Port

Chassis Fan Vent

USB 2.0 Ports

Audio I/O Ports

Expansion Slots

LAN (RJ-45) Port

Expansion Slot Cover

Side Cover Lock (One at each side)

Voltage selector

The PSU has a 115V/230V voltage selector switch located beside the power

connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.

If the voltage supply in your area is 100V-127V, set this switch to 115V.

If the voltage supply in your area is 200V-240V, set this switch to 230V.

115V/230V

Voltage selector

Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system!

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