Asus Book Size PC System Genie User manual

Book Size PC System
®
Genie
Installation Guide

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Checklist
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Safeguards
FCC/CDC Statements
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.
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
approvedbythepartyresponsible for compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissionsfromdigitalapparatus set outintheRadio Interference Regulations
of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Table of Contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights....................................................... 2
ASUS Contact Information ................................................ 3
FCC/CDC Statements ........................................................ 4
System Package Contents ................................................ 6
Introduction
About This Guide ................................................... 7
Audience............................................................................. 8
Contents Description......................................................... 8
Chapter 1
System Assembly................................................... 9
Opening the Chassis ....................................................... 10
Installing Disk Drives....................................................... 11
Installing Optional Components..................................... 13
I/O Plate ........................................................................ 13
PCI Expansion Card ..................................................... 13
Installing an IR-USB Module ........................................... 14
Installing the Motherboard .............................................. 15
Closing the Chassis......................................................... 16
Chapter 2
Optional Procedures............................................ 19
Changing the I/O Plate..................................................... 20
Installing a PCI Expansion Card..................................... 21
Chapter 3
System Placement ............................................... 23
Horizontal Placement ...................................................... 24
Vertical Placement ........................................................... 25

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System Package Contents
The following checklist enumerates the components included in the
standard system package.
1) System Chassis
2) ASUS POLO Motherboard
3) Switching Power Supply
4) ASUS 24X CD-ROM Drive
5) CD-ROM Adapter Board
6) 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive
7) IR-USB Module
8) PCI Riser Card
9) CPU Heatsink
10) Motherboard Support CD
11) CD-ROM Drive Support Disk
12) (1) UltraDMA/33/66 IDE Cable
13) (1) UltraDMA/33 IDE Cable
14) (1) Floppy Cable
15) (1) IR Cable (5-pin)
16) (1) USB Cable (10-pin)
17) ASUS Name Plate
18) Motherboard User’s Manual
19) CD-ROM Drive Manual
20) Genie Book Size PC System Installation Guide
Optional Components (not included in standard system package)
1) 56K PCI Modem Card
2) DFP Connector with Cable
3) (2) Foot Stands and (1) Plastic Panel Cover
If you are assembling the system by yourself, make sure to prepare
allthecomponentsbeforestarting.Itsaves you a lotoftimenothaving
to hunt down components when you need them.

7Genie Book Size PC System
Youare reading the Genie Book SizePC
SystemInstallationGuide.Thisreference
guideprovidesgeneralinformation about
the Genie Book Size PC System.
“About This Guide”contains an
introduction on the contents of this
document that include target audience
and chapter description.
Introduction
About This Guide

8Introduction: About This Manual
Checklist
This installation guide contains the following parts:
1. Introduction: About This Guide
Thispartcontainsan introductiononthecontents of thisdocument
that include target audience and chapter description. It also lists
the items included in the system package.
2. Chapter 1: System Assembly
This chapter includes step-by-step instructions on how to install
components in the Genie Book Size PC System.
3. Chapter 2: Optional Procedures
This chapter tells how to install optional components and perform
optionalassemblyprocedures in theGenie Book SizePCSystem.
4. Chapter 3: System Placement
This chapter describes the different system placement options to
allow you to maximize your working area and afford you more
convenience.
Audience
This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with
hardware knowledge of personal computers.
Contents Description

9Genie Book Size PC System
This chapter includes step-by-step
instructionsonhowtoinstall components
in the Genie Book Size PC System.
Chapter 1
System Assembly
IMPORTANT: The Genie Book Size PC
System chassis is suitable only for Flex
ATX motherboards up to 20cm wide.
Before installing your motherboard and
other components, make sure that they
fit in the case and the I/O connectors
correspond to the I/O plate on the back
panel.

10 Chapter 1: System Assemby
Opening the Chassis
1. Remove the two screws
(indicated by black circles)
on the back panel that
secure the top cover to the
chassis.
2. Slide the top cover towards
the back panel, then lift it off
the chassis.
3. Detach the front panel by
lifting the holding tabs on
top.
4. Remove the whole disk
drive frame by holding it
firmly as shown, and lifting it
off the chassis.

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Installing Disk Drives
1. Detach the CD-ROM frame
by sliding it back for a
quarter of an inch then
lifting it up.
2. Carefully insert a slim CD-
ROM drive into the frame as
shown.
3. Secure the slim CD-ROM
drive with two screws (one
on each side).
4. Attach the slim CD-ROM
adapter board to the back of
the drive.

12 Chapter 1: System Assemby
Installing Disk Drives
6. Insert a floppy disk drive
into the FDD bay as shown.
7. Secure the floppy drive to
the frame using four screws
(two on each side).
5. Secure the board with two
screws.
8. Carefully turn the disk drive
frame over and place a hard
disk drive on the HDD bay
as shown.

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9. Secure the HDD to the
frame using four screws
(two on each side).
Installing Disk Drives
10.Carefully re-install the CD-
ROM drive frame to the
main drive frame.
I/O Plate
You may need to change the I/O plate on the chassis back panel if
the I/O connectors on your motherboard do not match the existing
plate.ChangetheI/Oplatebefore installing the motherboard. Refer
to Chapter 2 for instructions on changing the I/O plate.
PCI Expansion Card
The chassis can accommodate one expansion card through a PCI
riser card. Install the PCI expansion card after you have installed
the motherboard. Refer to Chapter 2 for instructions on expansion
card installation.
Installing Optional Components
IMPORTANT!
Install the optional components such as the I/O plate before
installing the motherboard.

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Installing an IR-USB Module
1. Attach the L-type fastening
bracket to the IR-USB
module.
2. Install the IR-USB module
to the USB slot on the front
of the chassis.
3. Secure the IR-USB module
with a screw.

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Installing the Motherboard
A FlexATX motherboard that
measures 19.05cm (7.5in) x
19.05am (7.5in) fits into the
Genie Book Size PC chassis.
1. Remove the riser card
holder by lifting it up and
unhooking it from the back
panel frame.
2. Place the motherboard into
the chassis as shown, and
making sure that the I/O
connectors fit the holes on
the I/O plate.
3. Secure the motherboard
with four screws on the
areas indicated by circles.

16 Chapter 1: System Assemby
Closing the Chassis
1. Replace the disk drive
frame into the chassis as
shown.
2. Check the drive frame tab
on the front and make sure
it fits in place.
3. Re-install the riser card
holder by inserting the
hooks (indicated by circles)
into the holes on top of the
slot frame.
4. Push down the riser card
holder to secure the riser
card in place.

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Closing the Chassis
5. Remove the CD-ROM drive
cover.
6. Replace the front panel by
inserting the two tabs
underneath the panel into
their corresponding holes
on the bottom of the
chassis. Push the panel in
until the top holding tabs
click in place.
7. Make sure that the holding
tabs on top are secure.
8. Replace the chassis top
cover by sliding it towards
the front panel until it fits in
place.

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Closing the Chassis
9. Ensure that the lock tab
(indicated by circle) on the
back panel goes through
the hole at the back of the
top cover.
10.Secure the top cover to the
chassis using two screws.

19Genie Book Size PC System
This chapter tells how to install optional
components and perform optional
assembly procedures in the Genie Book
Size PC System.
Chapter 2
Optional Procedures

20 Chapter 2: Optional Procedures
Changing the I/O Plate
1. Detach the I/O plate from
the chassis by sliding it to
the right. (CAUTION: Be
careful when removing the
I/O plate. The tabs that
secure it are tight.)
After removing the existing I/O
plate, the back panel exposes
an opening for the new I/O
plate to fit your motherboard I/O
connectors.
2. Install a new I/O plate by
fitting it to the I/O opening
and sliding it to the left until
it completely fits in place.
3. Make sure that the I/O
plate slide in behind the
securing tabs on the frame.