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- Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 1
CT5430 ASUS Desktop PC - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 2
, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 3
Contents Notices...iv Safety information v About this guide vi System package contents viii Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Front panel (external 1-2 1.3 Front selector 2-16 2.11 Replacing the cover 2-17 Appendix A.1 Recovering your system A-2 A.2 Troubleshooting A-3 iii - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 4
. 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 - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 5
any air inlet/outlet in the chassis. • The maximum environmental temperature is 35ºC. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 6
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about ASUS CT5430 Desktop PC. 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 - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 7
Conventions used in this guide 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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 8
of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description 1. ASUS CT5430 Desktop PC with • ASUS Desktop x 1 • Keyboard x 1 • Mouse x 1 2. Cable • AC power cord x 1 3. Support CD x 1, and Recovery DVD x 1 4. Installation Manual x 1 5. Warranty card x 1 viii - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 9
Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of ASUS CT5430. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. System introduction - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 10
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS CT5430! ASUS CT5430 is an all-in-one Desktop PC with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package with 533/ - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 11
with a stereo miniplug. 13. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. ASUS CT5430 1- - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 12
1.4 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 24 13 25 14 15 26 16 C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K 17 27 LINE IN FRONT MIC IN 18 28 19 29 30 20 31 21 32 22 33 23 13. Expansion slot covers. - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 13
IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices. The information provided is intended as a general guide for reference. Specifications are subject to the Desktop PC you purchased. ASUS CT5430 1- - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 14
components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. The illustration shows an open chassis lifted at a 90o angle. 2 1 3 6 5 4 8 7 1. ASUS motherboard 2. LGA775 socket with PnP cap 3. DIMM sockets 4. Serial ATA - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 15
Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. Basic installation - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 16
4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive Tool Philips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights up to indicate - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 17
panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to the 1 chassis. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN 1 1 2. Use a Phillips screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 2 3. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 18
the PSU to the chassis. 3. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow to a 90º angle. When removing the PSU, ensure to hold or support it firmly. The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 19
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 the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if ASUS CT5430 2- - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 20
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 21
installed CPU, making sure that the B four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. R P5L13L-X CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 22
Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 2 GB system memory when you installed two 1 GB DDR2 memory. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single Channel Dual - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 23
SS SS DS SS SS DS SS SS SS SS DS DS SS DS DIMM support Component A* B* KVR667D2N5/512 • • KVR667D2N5/256 • • KVR667D2N5/256 • • KVR667D2N5 -CE6 • • M378T6553CZ3-CE6 • • M378T2953CZ3-CE6 • • M378T3354EZ3-CE6 • • M378T6553EZS-CE6 • • M378T2953EZ3-CE6 • • ASUS CT5430 2- - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 24
module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/553MHz QVL. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 25
2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard. 2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! ASUS CT5430 2-11 - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 26
adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage the motherboard. 2.7.1 Expansion slots PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express™ specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 27
PCI Steering 12* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 Numeric Data Processor 14* Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS CT5430 2-13 - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 28
motherboard slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.8 Installing an optical drive The Desktop PC - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 29
2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive The system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive. To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: four screws. 5. Connect the SATA signal cable to the SATA connector on the motherboard, and tighten all the cables with the plastic coils. 4 4 4 4 4 ASUS CT5430 2-15 - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 30
the PSU: 1. If necessary, connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 2. If necessary, connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 3. Connect the optical drive power connector. 4. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow until - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 31
as shown. 4. Push the cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in place. 4 2 5. Secure the cover with the three screws you removed earlier. 5 ASUS CT5430 2-17 - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 32
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Appendix The Appendix includes the information on recovering your system, and troubleshooting. Appendix - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 34
insert the support DVD into the optical drive. Click OK and the system reboots. 7. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ will begin system configurations. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer. This recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 35
the following Q&As for troubleshooting guide. If these do not give you answers, you may contact us directly at the contact information provided in the support DVD. What can I do if my Desktop PC cannot be powered on? on the disc. • Find out if the disc is with write protection. ASUS CT5430 A- - Asus Essentio CT5430 | User Manual - Page 36
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CT5430
ASUS Desktop PC