CT5430 ASUS Desktop PC
E3636 Second Edition V2 December 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v About this guide.......................................................................................... vi System package contents......................................................................... viii Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome!..................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
Safety information Electrical safety • • • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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 parts: 1. vi Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ASUS CT5430.
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 information to aid in completing a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 2.
System package contents Check your CT5430 system package for the following items. If any 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. 4. 5.
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.
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 533/800/1066/1333 MHz FSB and up to 2 GB system memory. With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and 10/100M LAN capability, the CT5430 is designed for the sophisticated.
1.3 Front panel (internal) The optical drive(s), storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the front panel doors. Open the front panel cover by pushing it. 6 9 7 10 8 11 12 13 6. 7. 8. 9. CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ card slot . This slot is for a CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ storage card. Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card. 2.0. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are USB 2.
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 CTR BASS LINE IN FRONT MIC IN 18 SIDE SPK 17 26 REAR SPK 16 27 28 29 30 19 20 31 21 32 22 33 23 13. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards. 14. LAN port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 15. Expansion slots. Use this slot when installing expansion card.
24. Chassis vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis. 25. Expansion card lock. This lock secures installed expansion cards. See page 2-13 for details. 26. Center & woofer speakers. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 27. Line In port . This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Surround output. 28. Line Out port .
1.5 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. The installed 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 6 5 3 4 8 7 1. ASUS motherboard 3. DIMM sockets 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, ensure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 3. Expansion card(s) 2. 4. Tool 5. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Hard disk drive Optical drive Philips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.
2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to the chassis. 1 SIDE SPK CTR BASS REAR SPK LINE IN FRONT MIC IN 1 2. 1 Use a Phillips screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 2 2 3. 4. 2 Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4 Lift the cover, then set aside.
2.4 Power supply unit You need to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on the side before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. To turn over the PSU: 1. 2. 3. Lay the system chassis on its side on a flat and stable surface. Locate and remove the two screws that secures the PSU to the chassis. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow to a 90º angle. When removing the PSU, ensure to hold or support it firmly.
2.5 CPU installation • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation 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 to ensure that the PnP cap is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
3. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. PnP cap Load plate 4B 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). 4A 3 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key 6.
2.5.2 Installing CPU fan and heatsink assembly The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan.
2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins 112 Pins R P5L13L-X P5L13L-X 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may install up to 2 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure.
DDR2 (533 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor 1024MB KINGSTON 512MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB KINGSTON KINGSTON Qimonda Qimonda SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Hynix Hynix CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX Apacer Apacer Super Talent Super Talent TwinMOS Model HYB18T512800AF37 D6408TPAGGL3U E1108
DDR2 (667 MHz) Qualified Vendors List Size 256MB Vendor Hynix Model HY5PS121621CFP-Y5 Brand Hynix SS/DS SS DIMM support Component A* B* HYMP532U64CP6-Y5 HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 Hynix DS 512MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG N/A SS VS512MB667D2 • 256MB ELPIDA SS EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E • 256MB CORSAIR MIII00605 N/A SS HYMP512U64CP8-Y5 • 1024MB Hynix VS256MB667D2 • • • 64M8CFEG N/A DS 512MB E5108AE-6E-E ELPIDA SS EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E • • A-DATA DS M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 • • 512MB ELPIDA A-DA
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 such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
2.7 Installing an expansion card In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage the motherboard. 2.7.
2.7.2 Expansion card installation To install an expansion card: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Locate and remove one metal bracket lock screw. Remove the metal bracket lock. Align the card connector with the slot, then press firmly. Secure the card with one screw. Replace the metal braket lock, then secure it with one screw.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot PCI Express x16 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.
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: 1. Connect the SATA power cable to the plug of the power supply unit. 1 2. Connect the SATA signal cable and the power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive. 3. Locate the HDD tray. 4. Insert a hard disk drive (with the HDD PCB facing the top of the chassis) to the tray, then secure it with four screws. 2 4 4 4 4 4 5.
2.10 Replacing the power supply unit Replace the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables. To replace the PSU: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If necessary, connect the 4-pin 12V power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. If necessary, connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. Connect the optical drive power connector. Lift the PSU in the direction of the arrow until it properly fits in place.
2.11 Replacing the cover To replace the cover: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the chassis upright. Position the front edge of the cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. Fit the cover tabs with the chassis rail and the front panel tabs. 3 Lower the rear edge of the cover as shown. Push the cover slightly toward the front panel until it fits in place. 4 2 Secure the cover with the three screws you removed earlier.
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Appendix Appendix The Appendix includes the information on recovering your system, and troubleshooting.
A.1 Recovering your system Using the recovery DVD The recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system installed on your system at the factory. The recovery DVD, working with the support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to its original working state, provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order.
A.2 Troubleshooting Read 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? Check if the power LED on the front panel lights up. It does not light up if no power is supplied to the system. • • Find out if the power cord is plugged in.
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