Asus AS-D672 User manual

BA5120/AS-D672
ASUS PC System
Installation Manual

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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

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• 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:
• 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 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.
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.
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.

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Safety information
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 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
• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation
that came with the package.
• 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.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• 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.
• 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

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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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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.
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.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.

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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

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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.

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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.
2* 5.25 ODD bay
Power LED
USB 2.0 Ports
Headphone Jack
MIC Jack
Reset Button
HDD LED
FDD Slot
FDD
CD/DVD ROM
Power Button
USB 2.0 Ports

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CTR
BASS
LINE
IN
LINE
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.
PS/2 Mouse Port
PS/2 Keyboard Port
Parallel Port
Voltage selector
Expansion Slot Cover
Power Connector
VGA Port
USB 2.0 Ports
Audio I/O Ports
Power Supply Switch
Chassis Fan Vent
LAN (RJ-45) Port
COM1 Port
Expansion Slots
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.
Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V
environment will seriously damage the system!
115V/230V
Voltage selector
Side Cover Lock
(One at each side)

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1.4 Connecting to other devices
The illustration below is the rear view of the system when need to connect your PC
to any enternal devices. You can refer to illustration below to connect any input,
external storage, multimedia devices with your PC.
CTR
BASS
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
MIC IN
REAR
S P K
SIDE
S P K
Line out
Line in
MIC Output
USB
Power
PS/2 Keyboard
VGA
PS/2 Mouse
Parallel Port
Expansion Card
RJ-45 Port
Serial port device
About the installation of the peripherals, refer to the repective manuals for
details.

Chapter 2
Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-
step instructions on how to install
components in the system.

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2.1 Preparation
Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to
install in the system.
Basic components to install
1. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module(s) (DIMM)
3. Expansion card(s)
4. Hard disk drive
5. Optical drive
6. Floppy disk drive
Tool
Phillips (cross) screw driver
2.2 Removing the side cover
1. Remove the cover screws on the rear panel.
2. Unlock the side cover lock.
3. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until its hooks disengage from the
chassis tab holes. Set the side cover aside.
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2
3
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The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights
up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not
powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that
the standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
2.3 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the
system.
P5KPL-E/BP Onboard LED
P5KPL-E
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off

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2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket supports thethe
Intel®Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium®D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron®D
processors in the 775-land package.
• Your boxed Intel®Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should
come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the
retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match
the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
• Check your motherboard to make sure that the PnP cap is on the CPU
socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
2.4.2 Installing CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you
and the load lever is on your left.
P5KPL-E/BP CPU Socket 775
P5KPL-E

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To prevent damage to the socket
pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb
(A), then move it to the left (B) until it
is released from the retention tab.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
A
B
Load lever
Retention tab
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forenger to a 100º angle (4A),
then push the PnP cap from the
load plate window to remove (4B).
5. Position the CPU over the socket,
making sure that the gold triangle
is on the bottom-left corner of the
socket then t the socket alignment
key into the CPU notch.
Gold
triangle
mark
Alignment key
CPU notch
Load plate
PnP cap
4A
4B
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7. Close the load plate (A), then push
the load lever (B) until it snaps into
the retention tab.
6. Apply Thermal Interface Material
on the CPU before closing the load
plate.
A
B
The Thermal Interface Material is
toxic and inedible. If it gets into
your eyes or touches your skin,
ensure to wash it off immediately,
and seek professional medical
help.
2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
The Intel®Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink
and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
• When you buy a boxed Intel®Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes
the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make
sure that you use only Intel®-certied multi-directional heatsink and fan.
• Your Intel®Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a
push-pin design and requires no tool to install.