Asus Vento 7700, User Manual

Page 1: ...Gaming Machine Chassis Kit User Guide VENTO 7700 15G067245000 15G067245000 15G067245000 15G067245000 15G067245000 ...

Page 2: ...NDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFE...

Page 3: ...pter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Basic installation Basic installation Basic installation Basic installation Basic installation 2 1 Preparation 2 2 2 2 Removing the side plate 2 2 2 3 Installing the power supply unit PSU 2 4 2 4 Installing the motherboard 2 5 2 5 Installing a hard disk drive 2 6 2 5 1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive 2 7 2 5 2 Installing a Serial ATA hard disk drive 2 9 2 6 I...

Page 4: ...r is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications...

Page 5: ...e in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully re...

Page 6: ...ction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 Basic installation This...

Page 7: ...0 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 ...

Page 8: ...wless design for add on cards optical drives hard disk drives and floppy disk drives that makes device installation a breeze Ample fan vent holes on the side plates and bezel ensure cool air to reach the CPU and internal components directly for optimum thermal performance Redefine extreme gaming with the ASUS VENTO 7700 1 2 Package contents Check your ASUS VENTO 7700 for the following items System...

Page 9: ... 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 Front chassis feet 6 Rear chassis feet ...

Page 10: ...ction 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 Expansion slot covers 5 5 25 inch drive bays 6 3 5 inch FDD bays 7 Internal HDD drive bays 3 4 2 1 6 5 7 ...

Page 11: ...O 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 ...

Page 12: ... You need to install the following components to the VENTO 7700 chassis kit 1 Motherboard 2 Power supply unit PSU 3 Hard disk drive s 4 5 25 inch drive s 5 Floppy disk drive s 6 Expansion card s Tool Tool Tool Tool Tool You need a flat screw driver to remove the slot covers 2 2 Removing the side panel To remove the side panel 1 Locate the two thumbscrews on the rear panel 2 Turn each thumbscrew co...

Page 13: ...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 ...

Page 14: ...that you install a standard ATX PSU with at least 350 W power output Voltage selector Voltage selector Voltage selector Voltage selector Voltage selector If your PSU has a 115 V 230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector Use this switch to select the appropriate voltage according to the voltage supply in your area If the voltage supply in your area is 100 127 V set the switch...

Page 15: ...y memory and other components to the motherboard 1 Lay the chassis down on a stable surface We recommend that you cover the surface with soft cloth to protect the the side plate 2 Locate the mounting plate holes on the chassis 3 Orient the motherboard such that its screw holes match with the mounting plate holes on the chassis 4 Drive the required number of screws with a Phillips screwdriver to se...

Page 16: ... Internal hard disk Internal hard disk Internal hard disk Internal hard disk drive bays drive bays drive bays drive bays drive bays Configure your hard disk drive as Master Slave device before installing it to the chassis Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive as a Master Slave device The chassis supports three IDE Serial ATA hard disk drives The photo shows the motherboard install...

Page 17: ...t 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 screw holes 4 Press down the drive bay lock to secure the HDD to the chassis 2 5 1 2 5 1 2 5 1 2 5 1 2 5 1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive Installing an IDE hard disk drive Installing an IDE hard disk drive Installing an IDE hard disk drive Installing an IDE hard di...

Page 18: ...n 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 other end to the IDE connector on the motherboard Refer to the motherboard user guide for the location of the IDE connector 6 5 6 Connect a 4 pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive ...

Page 19: ...one end of the 7 pin Serial ATA cable to the SATA interface at the back of the drive then connect the other end to a SATA connector on the motherboard Refer to the motherboard user guide for the location of the Serial ATA connectors 3 Connect the 15 pin SATA power plug from the PSU to the power connector at the back of the drive OR OR OR OR OR Connect a 4 pin female power plug from the power suppl...

Page 20: ...e chassis You may install an optical drive on the uppermost bay Configure your optical drive as Master Slave device before installing it to the drive bay Refer to the optical drive documentation for details To install an optical drive 1 Gently push the marked portion of the Magic Mask to release the lock Make sure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components Failur...

Page 21: ... 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 until it is removed 5 Lift the drive bay lock 4 5 ...

Page 22: ...sh it inward until it is completely flushed into the chassis 8 Press down the drive bay lock to secure the optical drive to the chassis 9 Connect a 40 pin IDE cable to the IDE connector at the back of the drive then connect the other end to the IDE connector on the motherboard Refer to the motherboard user guide for the location of the IDE connector 10 Connect a 4 pin power plug from the power sup...

Page 23: ...loppy 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 tabs in the direction of the arrows to release the drive bay cover from the bezel 1 2 3 Using a screwdriver push the knock down metal cover in and out of the chassis until it is removed 4 Lift the drive bay lock ...

Page 24: ...assis 6 Make sure that the FDD screw holes are aligned with the FDD bay screw holes 7 Press down the drive bay lock to secure the floppy disk drive to the chassis 8 Connect an FDD signal cable to the FDD connector at the back of the drive then connect the other end to the FDD connector on the motherboard Refer to the motherboard user guide for the location of the FDD connector 9 Connect a 4 pin po...

Page 25: ...e installing or removing an expansion card s Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Choose the slot that you want to use 3 On the rear panel remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you...

Page 26: ...ic 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 card ...

Page 27: ...o 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 panel After installing all components and connecting the necessary cables replace the side panel by following these instructions 4 Turn the thumbscrews clockwise to secure the side panel to the chassis 2 3 ...

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