Asus Book Size Barebone System Prodigy User manual

Book Size Barebone System
®
Prodigy
User’s Guide

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Checklist
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Copyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
Product Name: Prodigy Book Size Barebone System
Manual Revision: 1.01 E1099
Release Date: August 2002

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Features
ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Technical Support
MB/Others (Tel): [phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel): [phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): [phone] (English)
Support Fax: [phone]
Support Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw
Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center,
Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Technical Support
Support Fax: [phone]
General Support: [phone]
Web Site: www.asus.com
Support Email: [email protected]
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe)
Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected] (for marketing requests only)
Technical Support
Support Hotline: MB/Others: [phone]
Notebook (Tel): [phone]
Support Fax: [phone]
Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support)
Web Site: www.asuscom.de

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Safeguards
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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 modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

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Table of contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights .................................................................... 2
ASUS contact information .............................................................. 3
Notices ........................................................................................... 4
Table of Contents ........................................................................... 5
System package contents .............................................................. 6
About this guide.............................................................................. 7
Chapter 1: System Introduction............................................ 9
1.1 Front panel features ............................................................ 10
1.2 Rear panel features..............................................................11
1.3 Internal features .................................................................. 12
Chapter 2: System Assembly.............................................. 13
2.1 Opening the chassis............................................................ 14
2.2 Remove the disk drive assembly......................................... 16
2.3 Install the hard disk drive..................................................... 17
2.4 Install system memory......................................................... 18
2.5 Install a CPU ....................................................................... 19
2.6 Closing the chassis ............................................................. 21
Chapter 3: Optional Procedures ......................................... 23
3.1 Removing the PCI I/O cover................................................ 24
3.2 Installing a PCI expansion card........................................... 25
Chapter 4: System Placement............................................. 27
4.1 Vertical placement ............................................................... 28
4.2 Horizontal placement........................................................... 29

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System package contents
This checklist enumerates all the built-in components and all the support
materials included with the standard system package.
1) System Chassis: 305 x 88 x 385mm.
2) ASUS motherboard
3) Switching Power Supply, 165W with active PFC
4) CD or DVD Drive
5) 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive
6) PCI Riser Card
7) CPU Heatsink
8) Motherboard Support CD
9) 1 UltraDMA/33/66 IDE Cable
10) 1 Floppy Cable
11) Powered-by ASUS name plate
12) 56K PCI Modem Card (optional)
13) TV Connector Module (optional)
14) 2 Foot Stands
15) 4 Rubber Footpads
16) Motherboard User’s Manual
17) Prodigy Book Size Barebone System User’s Guide
If assembling the Prodigy system by yourself, read through the guide and
prepare all the components before starting.
NOTE: The ASUS Prodigy is shipped in barebone style: it does not
include a CPU, a hard disk drive, DRAM, or any other peripherals
except those listed above. If users have any problems with the
hardware or software, please contact your dealer or distributor.

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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about
the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System. This guide is intended for
experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal
computers.
How this guide is organized
This document contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: System Introduction
All about the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System: the front
and rear panel features, and the internal layout and design.
2. Chapter 2: System assembly
Step-by-step instructions on how to install basic components.
3. Chapter 3: Optional procedures
How to install optional components.
4. Chapter 4: System placement
Two system placement options help to maximize work space and
afford more convenience.

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9 ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System
Chapter 1
System Introduction
All about the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone
System: the front and rear panel features, and the
internal layout and design.

10 Chapter 1: System Introduction
1 1 Front Panel Features
The ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System includes the ASUS
motherboard, a power supply, a CD-ROM or DVD drive and a floppy disk
drive built into in a dual-positional chassis.
The front panel features:
On the lower right of the front panel
a small door conceals
Input and
Output features: a fiber optical
SPDIF out connector, two USB
connectors (Ports 2&3),
headphone and microphone
connectors. Optional connectors
include: a 4 or 6 pin 1394 and a
PCMCIA slot.
Pull the door to open it.
CD-ROM / DVD Drive
Floppy Drive
Power Button
HDD LED
Power LED
I/O Panel,
(behind door)
“Powered by ASUS”
name plate
CD/DVD Control Button
USB Ports (2&3)
SPDIF out (optional)
Headphone
Microphone
6-pin 1394 (optional)
4-pin 1394 (optional)
PCMCIA (optional)

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1 2 Rear Panel Features
The rear panel of the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System includes
the standard PC99 I/O connectors for external devices, power supply
socket, and optional feature connectors.
The rear panel features:
Game/MIDI
PS/2 Mouse
Parallel Port
LAN Port
Modem
(optional)
Power Supply
Serial Port
PS/2 Keyboard
VGA Port
Line Out
Line In
Microphone
USB (0&1)
DVI-Out (optional)
TV-Out (optional)
DVI-Out (optional)
S/PDIF (optional)
NOTE
The rear panel optional features may vary as shown in the above
pictures.

12 Chapter 1: System Introduction
1 3 Internal Features
The figure below shows the system from above. The standard components
are already installed.
ASUS Motherboard
Power Supply PCI Riser Card 3.5”Floppy Drive
CD / DVD ROM DriveCPU Cooler

13 Prodigy Book Size Barebone System
Chapter 2
System Assembly
IMPORTANT: ASUS has designed the
Prodigy to accept an ASUS “Flex ATX”
motherboard with dimensions between
19.1 x 22.9 cm, (or 7.5 x 9 inches). It is
not advisable to install other boards.
Before installing any motherboard other
than the original supplied by ASUS,
make sure that it fits into the case and
the I/O connectors correspond to the
openings on the back panel.
Step-by-step instructions on how to install basic
components.

14 Chapter 2: System Assemby
2 1 Opening the chassis
1. Remove the two screws
on each end of the back
panel. This frees the the
top cover from the
chassis.
2. Seperate the case and
top cover: use your
thumbs to pull it off, from
the front to the back,
then lift it off the chassis.
3. Open the case, lifting
the top cover.

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6. Remove the front bezel
and set it aside.
4. Lift the link-up bar to
gain access to the
components.
5. Gently detach the three
front bezel hooks from
the case front so that it
may be removed.

16 Chapter 2: System Assemby
2 2 Remove the disk drive assembly
1. Press your right thumb
firmly down on the right
edge of the chassis
while gripping your
fingers under both sides
of the CD and floppy
disk drive assembly. It
will come loose. Firmly
lift the assembly up and
out.
2. Lift out the CD/floppy
drive module.
3. Slide the hard disk drive
cage from right to left
and lift it up to install a
hard disk.

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2 3 Install the hard disk drive
1. Carefully slip the hard
disk drive into the cage.
Ensure that the four
screw holes are properly
aligned. Tighten in the
screws.
2. Slide the hard drive
cage back into its
original place. Connect
the IDE cable to the
primary IDE connector
on the hard disk drive.
Locate the P3 power
cable and connect it to
the hard disk drive.
IDE Cable
(Red strip to Pin 1) Power Cable (P3)

18 Chapter 2: System Assemby
2 4 Install system memory
1. Set the CD and floppy disk drive assemply on the side of the chassis.
2. Locate the two DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets on the ASUS
motherboard.
6. After installing the
DIMM, place the CD and
floppy drive assembly
back into its original
position. Then, replace
the front bezel; take care
to insert the three plastic
tabs without stress.
®
184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
80 Pins
104 Pins
3. Unlock a DIMM socket
by pressing the retaining
clips outward.
4. Align a DIMM on the
socket such that the
notch on the DIMM
matches the break on
the socket.
5. Firmly insert the DIMM
into the socket until the
retaining clips snap back
in place and the DIMM is
properly seated.
CAUTION
A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch
so that it fits in only one direction.
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket
to avoid damaging the DIMM.

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2 5 Install a CPU
1. To install the CPU, it is
necessary to remove the
pre-installed heatsink
assembly.
2. Press down and unhook
the metal retaining clips
on both sides of the
metal heatsink.
3. Disconnect the CPU fan
power cable if it is too
short.
4. Lift the heatsink
assembly up and out.
CPU Fan power cable
Metal retaining clip
5. Locate the CPU Socket
478 on the motherboard.

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Socket Lever
90 -100
Gold Mark
6. Unlock the socket by
pressing the socket lever
sideways, then lift it up to
a 90°-100°angle.
NOTE
Make sure that the socket
lever is lifted up to 90°-100°
angle, otherwise the CPU
does not fit in completely.
7. Position the CPU above
the socket such that its
marked corner matches
the base of the socket
lever.
8. Carefully insert the CPU
into the socket until it fits
in place.
CAUTION
The CPU fits only in one
correct orientation. DO
NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending
the pins and damaging the
CPU!
9. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push
down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side
tab to indicate that it is locked.