Asus Terminator P-III User manual

Barebone System
®
Terminator
Installation Guide

2
Checklist
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Features
ASUS Contact Information
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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 compliancecould void theuser’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 outin theRadio InterferenceRegulations
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 Introduction........................... 9
1.1 Front Panel Features ............................................... 10
1.2 Rear Panel Features ................................................ 11
Chapter 2: Basic Installation.............................. 13
2.1 Remove the Cover ................................................... 14
2.2 Detach the Drive Frame........................................... 15
2.3 Install a CPU ............................................................. 16
2.4 Install System Memory ............................................ 18
2.5 Install a Hard Disk Drive.......................................... 19
2.6 Install a CD-ROM Drive............................................ 21
2.7 Install a Modem Riser Card..................................... 23
2.8 Install a PCI Expansion Card .................................. 24
2.9 Re-connect Cables .................................................. 25
2.10 Replace the Cover ................................................... 26
2.11 Connect External Devices....................................... 28
Chapter 3: Motherboard Information................. 29
3.1 Motherboard Layout ................................................ 30
3.2 USB/Audio Board Layout ........................................ 31
3.3 Jumper Settings....................................................... 32
3.4 Connectors ............................................................... 34

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System Package Contents
The following checklist enumerates the components included in the
standard system package.
1) System Chassis
2) Motherboard
3) Switching Power Supply
4) 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive
5) CD-ROM Drive (optional)
6) 56K PCI Modem Card (optional)
7) Support CD with Drivers and Utilities
8) Installation Guide
NOTE
If you are assembling the system by yourself, make sure to
prepare all the components before starting. It saves you a lot of
timenot having to hunt down components whenyou needthem.

7ASUS Terminator Barebone System
You are reading the ASUS Terminator
BareboneSystemInstallationGuide.This
guide provides general information and
installation instructions about the
Terminator Barebone 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 Guide
Checklist
This installation guide contains the following parts:
1. Introduction: About This Guide
Thispartcontainsanintroductiononthecontentsofthisdocument
that include target audience and chapter description.
2. Chapter 1: System Introduction
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator
barebone system. It includes introduction on the front and rear
panel features, and the internal features.
3. Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter tells how to install components into the barebone
system through illustrated step-by-step instructions.
4. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information
This chapter gives information about the CUSC motherboard that
comes with theASUS Terminator Barebone System.This chapter
includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector
locations. It also includes information on the USB/audio board
located on the front panel.
Audience
This installation guide is intended for experienced users and
integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.
Contents Description

9ASUS Terminator Barebone System
This chapter gives a general description
of the ASUS Terminator barebone
system. It includes introduction on the
front and rear panel features, and the
internal features.
Chapter 1
System Introduction

10 Chapter 1: System Introduction
1.1 Front Panel Features
The ASUS Terminator barebone system is composed of the ASUS
CUSC motherboard, a power supply, and a floppy disk drive in the
ASUS TriOptix form factor chassis.
The following figures show the front panel features.
NOTE
The CD-ROM drive and modem card are optional items and
may not come installed in some models.
The lower part of the front panel is a door that covers accessible I/O
features that include two USB connectors (Ports 2&3), a headphone
connector, and a microphone connector. Push the dotted area of the
door to open it and show the connectors as in the above figure.
CD-ROM Drive
(optional)
Floppy Drive
Power Button
HDD LED
Power LED
USB Connectors Headphone
Connector Microphone Connector

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1.2 Rear Panel Features
The rear panel of the ASUS Terminator barebone system includes
thestandardPC99 I/O connectorsforexternaldevices,power supply
socket, and optional modem connectors.
The following figure shows the rear panel features.
CAUTION!
Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment will seriously
damage the system.
Voltage Selector
Theswitchingpowersupplythatcamewith
the system has a voltage selector switch
beside the power socket. Use this switch
toselecttheappropriatevoltageaccording
to the voltage supply in your area.
If the voltage supply in your area is
100-127V, set the switch to 115V.
If the voltage supply in your area is
200-240V, set the switch to 230V.
Game/MIDI Connector
Serial Port (COM1)
PS/2 Mouse Connector
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
Parallel Connector
VGAPort
Line Out Connector
Line In Connector
Microphone Connector
LAN Connector (RJ-45)
USB Connectors (Ports 0&1)
Modem (optional) Power Supply
115V/230V
Voltage Selector

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1.3 Internal Features
The figure below shows the internal view of the system when you
remove the cover and flip out the drive frame. You will see here the
standard components that come already installed in the system and
the places where you can install the other required components to
get the system running.
MotherboardPower Supply Modem Card USB/audio Board
Two 5.25”
Drive Bays 3.5” HDD Drive Bay 3.5” Floppy Drive

13ASUS Terminator Barebone System
This chapter tells how to install
components into the barebone system
through illustrated step-by-step
instructions.
Chapter 2
Basic Installation

14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Locking Tab
2.1 Remove the Cover
The chassis cover is secured by a thumbscrew located on the rear
panel.
Followthesesteps to remove the
chassis cover.
1. Turn the captive thumbscrew
counter-clockwise to release
the cover. You don’t have to
remove the thumbscrew from
the chassis.
2. Place your hand underneath
the front panel and push up
the locking tab that secures
the panel to the chassis.
Thumbscrew
3. Pull up the front panel for
about an inch after unlocking
the tab.
4. While still holding the front
panel, place your other hand
on the top rear edge of the
cover and carefully lift the
cover from the chassis.
TIP
Another way to release the
cover is to push on the CD-
ROM area with your thumbs
while holding the upper part of
the front panel. Then lift it up.

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2.2 Detach the Drive Frame
Afterremovingthechassiscover,detachthediskdriveframe toaccess
the components beneath it.
Follow these steps to detach the
drive frame.
1. Place the chassis on a flat
surface and turn it on its side,
then unlatch the drive frame
by pulling it outward.
2. Carefully lay the drive frame
alongside the main chassis
frame.
Swivel Edge
Drive Frame
NOTE
The drive frame has a swivel (hinge-like) edge that is attached to
the main chassis. It is not necessary to completely detach the
drive frame from the chassis when installing components.

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2.3 Install a CPU
The ASUS CUSC motherboard that comes installed in the chassis
hasaSocket370that supports anIntelPentiumIII/Celeronprocessor.
Follow these steps to install a
CPU.
1. LocatetheCPU socket on the
motherboard.
CPU Socket 370
Socket Pin 1
2. Unlockthesocketbypressing
the lever sideways then lifting
it up to a 90°-100°angle.
CPU Fan Connector
(CPU_FAN)

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2.3 Install a CPU
3. Position the CPU above the
socket such that its notched
ormarkedcornermatches the
Socket Pin 1, while making
sure that the CPU is parallel
to the socket.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into
the socket until it fits in place.
WARNING!
The CPU fits only in one orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU. If
theCPU does not fit completely, check its orientation or check for
bent pins.
Socket Pin 1
Notched Corner
5. Pushdownthelevertosecure
the CPU. The lever clicks in
place indicating that the
socket is locked.
6. Connect the CPU fan cable to
the3-pinCPU_FAN connector
on the motherboard. Refer to
the picture in step 1. CPU Fan Cable

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2.4 Install System Memory
The motherboard includes two 168-pin Dual Inline Memory Module
(DIMM) sockets. The sockets support up to 1GB system memory
using PC133-compliant Synchronous Dynamic Random Access
Memory (SDRAM) DIMMs.
Follow these steps to install a
DIMM.
1. Locate the DIMM sockets on
the motherboard.
DIMM Sockets
2. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.Align a DIMM on the
socket such that the notches
on the DIMM match the
breaks on the socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM in the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the
DIMM is properly seated.
CAUTION!
DIMMsarekeyedwithnotchessothatthey fit inonly one direction.
DONOTforcea DIMM intoasockettoavoid damagingthe DIMM.
Installed DIMM
DIMM Notch
Socket Break

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2.5 Install a Hard Disk Drive
The chassis has one 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) bay right under
the5.25-inchbay.Thefollowingfiguresshowtheinternalandexternal
views of the HDD bay location.
Follow these steps to install an
IDE HDD.
1. Place the chassis upright.
5.25-inch Drive Bay
3.5-inch HDD Drive Bay
3. Carefully push the HDD into
the bay until its screw holes
alignwiththeholesonthebay.
Internal View External View
HDD Component Side
HDD Screws
4. Secure the HDD with two
screws on each side of the
bay.
2. With its component side up,
carefully insert the HDD into
the 3.5-inch bay.

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2.5 Install a Hard Disk Drive
6. Connect one end of the IDE
hard disk ribbon cable to the
IDEinterfaceat thebackofthe
HDD, matching the red stripe
on the cable with Pin 1 on the
IDE interface.
Red Stripe to Pin 1
IDE Ribbon Cable
7. Connect the other end of the
IDE ribbon cable to the
primary IDE connector (blue
connector labeled IDE1) on
the motherboard.
Power Cable
(HDD)
Primary IDE Connector
(IDE1)
5. Connect a power cable from
thepowersupply tothepower
connector at the back of the
HDD. Use the cable with the
whiteconnectorlabeledHDD.