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Contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights
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Contents
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Notices
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Safety information
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About this guide
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ASUS Contact Information
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Chapter
1:
Product introduction
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1-1
1.1
Package contents
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1-2
1.1.1
ASUS AK34 chassis kit
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1-2
1.1.2
Standard items
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1-2
1.1.3
Optional item
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1-2
1.2
Overview
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1-3
1.3
Front panel features
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1-4
1.4
Rear panel features
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1-5
1.5
Internal features
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1-6
1.6
LED information
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1-7
Chapter
2:
Hardware setup
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2-1
2.1
Preparation
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2-2
2.1.1
Tools to use
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2-2
2.1.2
System components and devices to install
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2-2
2.2
Removing and installing the side cover
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2-3
2.2.1
Removing the cover
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2-3
2.2.2
Installing the cover
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2-3
2.3
Motherboard installation
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2-4
2.3.1
Motherboard dimensions
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2-4
2.3.2
Placement direction and screw holes
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2-5
2.3.3
Installing the motherboard
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2-6
2.4
Installing 5.25-inch drives
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2-7
2.4.1
Removing the front panel assembly
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2-7
2.4.2
Installing a 5.25-inch drive
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2-8
2.5
Installing hard disk drives
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2-12
2.6
Installing or removing an expansion card
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2-15
2.6.1
Installing a standard size expansion card
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2-15