Asus E8699 User Manual
ROG Front Base
REPUBLIC OF
GAMERS
E8699
First Edition
December 2013
Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
All Rights Reserved
User Manual
15060-27610000
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Contents
Specications summary ...................................................................... 3
Overview................................................................................................4
Installing the ROG Front Base ............................................................7
Installing the driver .............................................................................10
The ROG Front Base LCD panel ........................................................12
Using the ROG Front Base ................................................................. 13
Appendix .............................................................................................. 17
Contact Info ..........................................................................................18
Hardware Overview ............................................................................5
Overclocking with the CPU Level Up OC button ...............................13
Adjusting system fan’s duty cycle ......................................................14
Using the Escape mode button ........................................................15
Activating the USB Charger mode ...................................................15
Selecting an audio equalization mode ...............................................16
Adjusting the system volume ............................................................16
Understanding the Debug mode .......................................................16
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Specications summary
Display
4-inch LCD
1 x USB 2.0 port
1 x Headphone out port
I/O Ports
1 x Microphone in port
1 x SATA power connector
1 x 18-1 pin ROG_EXT connector
1 x AAFP connector
Power
Voltage : +12 V, +5 V, +5 VSB
Power consumption : 3 A
Dimensions 148.5 mm x 85 mm x 62 mm
Installation
requirements
Compatibility
Operating Systems
Supported
CPU / Chassis Fan
Support
ROG Unique
Features
2 x 5.25-inch drive bays required for installation
1 x SATA power cable from system power supply
ROG Maximus VI series, Rampage IV Black
Edition, and other motherboards with ROG_EXT
port
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the
latest motherboard support and compatibility lists.
• Visit the ASUS Support site at
http://support.asus.com to check and download the
latest ROG Front Base rmware.
• Update the motherboard BIOS to the latest version
for better compatibility with your ROG Front Base.
Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1
4-pin PWM fan
3-pin DC fan
Easy EQ-switch, CPU Level Up, Escape mode,
USB Charger mode, and fan controls and system
monitoring
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Overview
The ASUS ROG Front Base is a stylish 2-bay front casing accessory that let you
perform overclocking on the y, control the duty cycle settings of installed system
fans, and monitor your system’s status on its bright 4-inch LCD display.
It also features an Escape mode button that instantly hide the gaming screen, mute
the volume, and return to the desktop. It comes with ve audio equalization (EQ)
mode and a USB 2.0 port that can charge your smart devices even when your PC is
powered off.
This compact and versatile device also has a debug mode that conveniently displays
the status of your system on the device’s LCD during the boot-up process.
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Hardware Overview
Front view
Headphone out
port
Microphone in
port
LCD panel Displays the system time, CPU speed,
USB 2.0 port Charges your smart device when in soft-off
Escape mode
button
CPU Level Up
OC button
LCD panel power
button
Selection knob Rotates to go to the desired item or adjust the
Supports headphones and speakers.
Connects to a microphone.
temperature of motherboard and CPU, system
fan duty cycles, audio EQ modes, and the
current mode or status of the device.
mode. Functions as a normal USB 2.0 port
when system is on.
Hides the current screen, mute the sound, and
display the desktop.
Performs overclocking.
Turns the LCD panel display of the ROG Front
Base on/off.
values. Conrms changes or selection when
pressed.
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Rear view
SATA power
connector
ROG_EXT
connector
AAFP connector Connects with the motherboard’s Front panel audio
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Connects to a SATA power cable from the Power
supply for additional power source.
Connects with the motherboard’s ROG_EXT
connector.
connector (AAFP) for high-denition audio support.
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