® Prodigy Book Size Barebone System User’s Guide
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System package contents This checklist enumerates all the built-in components and all the support materials included with the standard system package. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) System Chassis: 305 x 88 x 385mm. ASUS motherboard Switching Power Supply, 165W with active PFC CD or DVD Drive 1.
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This document contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System Introduction All about the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System: the front and rear panel features, and the internal layout and design. 2.
All about the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System: the front and rear panel features, and the internal layout and design.
1.1 Front Panel Features The ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System includes the ASUS motherboard, a power supply, a CD-ROM or DVD drive and a floppy disk drive built into in a dual-positional chassis.
1.2 Rear Panel Features The rear panel of the ASUS Prodigy Book Size Barebone System includes the standard PC99 I/O connectors for external devices, power supply socket, and optional feature connectors.
1.3 Internal Features The figure below shows the system from above. The standard components are already installed. ASUS Motherboard CPU Cooler Power Supply PCI Riser Card 12 CD / DVD ROM Drive 3.
Chapter 2 IMPORTANT: ASUS has designed the Prodigy to accept an ASUS “Flex ATX” motherboard with dimensions between 19.1 x 22.9 cm, (or 7.5 x 9 inches). It is not advisable to install other boards. Before installing any motherboard other than the original supplied by ASUS, make sure that it fits into the case and the I/O connectors correspond to the openings on the back panel. Prodigy Book Size Barebone System System Assembly Step-by-step instructions on how to install basic components.
2.1 14 Opening the chassis 1. Remove the two screws on each end of the back panel. This frees the the top cover from the chassis. 2. Seperate the case and top cover: use your thumbs to pull it off, from the front to the back, then lift it off the chassis. 3. Open the case, lifting the top cover.
Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 4. Lift the link-up bar to gain access to the components. 5. Gently detach the three front bezel hooks from the case front so that it may be removed. 6. Remove the front bezel and set it aside.
2.2 Remove the disk drive assembly 16 1. Press your right thumb firmly down on the right edge of the chassis while gripping your fingers under both sides of the CD and floppy disk drive assembly. It will come loose. Firmly lift the assembly up and out. 2. Lift out the CD/floppy drive module. 3. Slide the hard disk drive cage from right to left and lift it up to install a hard disk.
2.3 Install the hard disk drive 1. Carefully slip the hard disk drive into the cage. Ensure that the four screw holes are properly aligned. Tighten in the screws. 2. Slide the hard drive cage back into its original place. Connect the IDE cable to the primary IDE connector on the hard disk drive. Locate the P3 power cable and connect it to the hard disk drive.
2.4 Install system memory 1. Set the CD and floppy disk drive assemply on the side of the chassis. 2. Locate the two DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets on the ASUS motherboard. 104 Pins 80 Pins ® 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets CAUTION A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 18 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 4.
2.5 Install a CPU 1. To install the CPU, it is necessary to remove the pre-installed heatsink assembly. 2. Press down and unhook the metal retaining clips on both sides of the metal heatsink. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan power cable if it is too short. 4. Lift the heatsink assembly up and out. Metal retaining clip CPU Fan power cable 5. Prodigy Book Size Barebone System Locate the CPU Socket 478 on the motherboard.
Socket Lever 90 - 100 6. Unlock the socket by pressing the socket lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. NOTE Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Gold Mark 7. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 8. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. CAUTION The CPU fits only in one correct orientation.
2.6 Closing the chassis Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 1. Replace the heatsink assembly. Ensure that the black fan faces towards the front of the unit. 2. Re-attach the CPU fan power cable. 3. Re-attach the metal retaining clips: hook on one side then press the spring retainer down on the other until it clicks into the slot. 4. Replace the front bezel.
5. Lower the link-up bar and snap it gently into place. 6. Replace the top cover. To make sure the inner tabs slide into place properly, lay the cover down flush on top of the chassis about one centimeter behind the edge of the front bezel. Then, slide the cover forward while pressing in on the lower edges of the cover to engage the inner tabs.
How to install optional components.
3.1 Removing the PCI I/O cover The Prodigy chassis accommodates two PCI expansion card through a PCI riser card. Before installing a new PCI card, it is necessary to detach the I/O cover. 24 1. To remove the I/O cover from the chassis, unfasten the screw with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 2. After removing the I/O cover, the back panel exposes the external I/O port to permit external access for component connections, like a VGA card connector.
3.2 Installing a PCI expansion card Prodigy Book Size Barebone System 1. A PCI card is precisely sized for for easy alignment with both the onboard notches and the external I/O port. 2. Align and firmly plug the PCI card into the slot. 3. For card stability, make sure that the card bracket end goes into the cleft on the slot frame.
Chapter 3: Optional Procedures
Chapter 4 System Placement Two system placement options help to maximize work space and afford more convenience.
4.1 Vertical placement Normally, the Prodigy Book Size Barebone System is placed upright on the desk. If you desire to position the system this way, fit the two foot stands on the bottom of the system chassis. A “Powered by ASUS” nameplate is supplied, too. Position the foot stands beneath the chassis. The “Powered by ASUS” nameplate can be placed on the I/O panel door. The nameplate snaps onto the chassis in both placement positions.
4.2 Horizontal placement The Prodigy may also be set-up in a horizontal position. The Prodigy is supplied with four rubber footpads to protect the chassis and the surface below. If you wish to place the system in the horizontal position, attach the four rubber footpads to the bottom of the chassis.
Chapter 4: System Placement
