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- Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 1
VENTO 3600 Gaming Machine Chassis Kit User Guide 15-067008400 - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 2
COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 3
Safety information v About this guide vi ASUS contact information viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 2 1.2 Package contents 2 1.3 System specification 3 1.4 Exploded drawing 4 1.5 Front panel features 5 1.6 Side panel features 6 1.7 Rear panel features 6 1.8 Internal features - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 4
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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 5
the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. v - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 6
of personal computers. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit. The chapter lists the system features and introduces the front and rear panels, and the - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 7
Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 8
510-739-3777 +1-502-933-8713 [email protected] ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Telephone +49-2102-95990 Fax +49-2102-959911 Online contact www.asuscom.de/sales Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support Web site +49-2102-95990 +49 - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 9
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit. The chapter lists the system features and introduces the front and rear panels, and the internal components. ASUS VENTO 3600 - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 10
extreme gaming with the ASUS VENTO 3600. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS VENTO 3600 for the following items. System fan Accessories Documentation Optional item 1 x 80 mm fan for the front panel 1 x 120 mm system fan for the rear panel 1 x Cable management kit Screws Key lock User guide Power - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 11
External 3.5-inch floppy disk drive bays 3 x Internal 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays 6 x PCI 1 x AGP Supports up to 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port ATX form factor: 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Green, blue, red 308 (w) x 527 (h) x 627 (d) mm 0.8 mm SECC ASUS VENTO 3600 1-3 - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 12
22 23 1. Cable management kit 2. 120 mm System fan 3. Top panel 4. 5.25" Drive bay locks 5. 5.25" External drive bays ( Removable HDD cage (drives not included) 15. Expansion slots 16. Chassis feet 17. 80 mm Auxiliary fan 18. Front I/O ports 19. 3.5" FDD bays (drives not included) 20. Front panel - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 13
1.5 Front panel features The VENTO 3600 chassis displays a stylish front panel. The power button, LEDs, USB ports, and audio ports are located on the front panel. Flip the Magic Mask® to access the optical drive/s and floppy disk drive/s. Front panel (external) Top panel Magic Mask® Power button - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 14
air directly to the components. Side vent for air duct Side swivel Cool LED 1.7 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, seven full-length expansion slots, chassis cover screw holes, a vent for the system fan, and a slot for the power supply unit. Power - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 15
components as shown. 1 6 2 3 7 4 8 5 9 1. Power supply slot 2. 120 mm system fan vent 3. Motherboard mounting panel 4. Expansion slot covers 5. Chassis intrusion sensor 6. 5.25-inch drive bays 7. 3.5-inch FDD bay 8. Detachable HDD cage 9. 80 mm Auxiliary fan (hidden) ASUS VENTO 3600 1-7 - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 16
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 17
Basic installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 3600. ASUS VENTO 3600 - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 18
VENTO 3600 chassis kit. 1. Motherboard 2. Power supply unit (PSU) 3. Hard disk drive 4. 5.25-inch drive(s) 5. Floppy disk drive(s) 6. Expansion card(s) Tool You need a Phillips (cross) screw driver to install some system components. 2.2 Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1. Remove - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 19
remove three screws that secure the left side cover to the chassis. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Turn the side swivel to about 45º clockwise to release the side panel. 5. Push the side panel to the direction of the arrow. 4 5 6. Tilt the side panel, then lift and set aside. ASUS VENTO 3600 - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 20
2.3 Installing the power supply unit (PSU) We recommend that you install a standard ATX PSU with at least 350 W power output. To install a PSU: 1. Orient the PSU to the PSU slot. 2. Slide the PSU into the slot until it - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 21
Installing the motherboard • The VENTO 3600 supports standard ATX and micro ATX (mATX) motherboards. • Refer to the motherboard user guide for detailed instructions on installing a CPU, heatsink and fan assembly, memory, and other components to the motherboard. 1. Lay the chassis down on a stable - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 22
the required number of screws with a Phillips screwdriver to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The photo shows the motherboard installed in the chassis. 2.5 Installing a hard disk drive The chassis kit supports two IDE/ Serial ATA hard disk drives through a detachable hard disk drive cage - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 23
an I D E hard disk drive: 1. Press down the HDD cage lock. 2. Carefully pull the cage out of the chassis in the direction of the arrow. Place the HDD cage on a flat surface. 3. Insert an HDD into the upper bay the cage with two screws on both sides of the cage. Screw holes ASUS VENTO 3600 2-7 - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 24
cage in the direction of the arrow until it snaps to indicate that it is secured to the chassis. 5 6 6. Connect a 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector at the back of Refer to the motherboard user guide before connecting an IDE cable to the hard disk drive. 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 25
. Connect the 15-pin SATA power plug to the power connector at the back of the drive. 15-pin 4-pin (male) Serial ATA power cable ASUS VENTO 3600 2-9 - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 26
the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! The system comes with four 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis. 1 2 3 4 2.6.1 Installing an optical drive You - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 27
Carefully insert the optical drive into the bay, then push it inward until it is completely flushed to the chassis front panel. 5. Align the screw holes as shown. 6. Slide the drive bay lock to the right, towards the sign still drive screws into the bay to ensure a firm fit. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-11 - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 28
the face plate covering the drive bay by releasing the protruding tabs. 3. Using a screwdriver, push the knock down metal cover in and out of the chassis until it is removed. 4. Slide the drive bay lock to the left, towards the sign, to unlock the drive bay. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 29
insert the optical drive into the bay, then push it inward until it is completely flushed to the chassis front panel. 6. Align the screw holes as shown. 7. Slide the drive bay lock to the right, 40-pin IDE cable (from the first optical drive) to the IDE connector on the drive. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-13 - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 30
to the drive bay. Refer to the optical drive documentation for details. To install a floppy disk drive(s): 1. Select the drive bay you intend to use. 2. Remove the face plate covering the drive bay by releasing the protruding tabs. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 31
metal cover in and out of the chassis until it is removed. 3. Slide the drive bay lock to the right, towards the sign to unlock the drive bay. 4. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the bay, then push it inward until it is completely flushed to the chassis front panel. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-15 - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 32
5. Slide the drive bay lock to the left, towards the sign to lock the drive bay and to secure the drive in place. The drive bay lock has a screwless design that allows you to secure the floppy disk drive without screws. However, we recommend that you still drive screws into the bay to ensure a firm - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 33
VENTO 3600 chassis kit comes with six PCI slots and one AGP slot for installation of expansion cards. Make sure to unplug the power supply before installing or removing to use. 3. Push out the green lock tab. 4. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you want to use. ASUS VENTO 3600 2-17 - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 34
5. Align the card connector with the slot, then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 6. Secure the card with the lock tab you removed earlier. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 35
cover by following these instructions. To replace the side cover: 1. Match the side panel hooks to the chassis rail edge. 2. Fit the side panel toward the chassis until it fits. Chassis side rail 3. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. Side panel hooks ASUS VENTO 3600 2-19 - Asus VENTO 3600 | Vento3600 User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 36
4. Replace the cable management kit. B C A 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation
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