V2P5P43 - Desktop computer ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Desktop computer (barebone system)
Brand	Asus
Model	V2P5P43
Form Factor	Tower (mini-tower)
Dimensions (approx.)	180 x 450 x 420 mm
Weight (approx.)	8 kg
Power Supply	350 W, voltage selector 115 V / 230 V
Supported Processors	Intel Pentium 4 (LGA775) or AMD (socket 939/AM2 depending on version)
Memory Type	DDR2 or DDR3 DIMM (depending on motherboard)
Number of Memory Slots	2 (estimated)
Internal Storage Bays	1 x 5.25" bay (optical drive), 1 x 3.5" bay (floppy drive), 1 x 3.5" bay (hard drive)
Front Connectors	2 USB 2.0 ports (4 on some models), headphone and microphone jacks, HDD LED, Power and Reset buttons
Rear Connectors	PS/2 keyboard and mouse, VGA, parallel, 4 USB 2.0 ports, RJ-45 LAN, one port among E-SATA / serial / DVI / optical S/PDIF / IEEE 1394a, 6 or 8-channel audio
Maintenance and Cleaning	Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use liquids. Disconnect power before any intervention.
Safety	Disconnect power before adding or removing components. Avoid electrostatic discharges. Observe the supply voltages.
Spare Parts and Repairability	Standard components (power supply, motherboard, fans, cables). Modular repairability.
Main Functions	Assembly of desktop PC with processor, memory, storage, and peripherals.

Frequently Asked Questions - V2P5P43 ASUS

How to install the processor on the V2P5P43?

Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. For an Intel Pentium 4, lift the lever and open the plate, place the CPU aligning the gold triangle with the socket corner, then close. For an AMD, lift the lever, place the CPU and lower the lever. Then attach the heatsink-fan.

How to connect the power supply?

Use the voltage selector near the power connector: set to 115 V for mains voltage 100-127 V, or to 230 V for 200-240 V. Then plug in the power cord.

What types of RAM memory are compatible?

The V2P5P43 accepts DDR DIMM modules, usually DDR2 or DDR3 depending on the installed motherboard. Check the notch for orientation and press down until the clips close.

How to install an additional hard drive?

Remove the metal cover of the corresponding 3.5" bay. Insert the hard drive into the bay, align the screw holes and secure it with two screws on each side. Connect the SATA or IDE cables depending on the type.

How to replace the front panel?

To remove the front panel, locate the hooks and lift them. Rotate the panel to the right to release the tabs, then remove it. To reattach, insert the tabs into the chassis openings and rotate the panel to the left until the hooks click.

What to do if the computer does not turn on?

First check that the power cord is properly connected and the voltage selector is in the correct position. Ensure that the front power button is properly connected to the motherboard. Also check that the power supply is functional.

How to clean the inside of the case?

Disconnect power. Remove the side panel by unscrewing the screws. Use a soft dry cloth or compressed air to remove dust. Do not touch electronic components with your hands.

Can I install a dedicated graphics card?

Yes, the case has expansion slots (metal covers). Remove the cover for the desired slot, insert the graphics card into the PCI-Express slot (or AGP depending on the motherboard) and secure it. Connect additional power if needed.

How to connect peripherals at the back?

Use the PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse, the VGA port for the monitor, USB ports for modern peripherals, the LAN port for network, and audio ports for speakers or microphone. Consult the manual for exact audio port assignment.

What types of optical drives are compatible?

The case accepts a 5.25" optical drive (CD/DVD/Blu-ray). Insert it into the bay after removing the metal cover, then secure it with screws. Connect the IDE or SATA cable and the power cable.

USER MANUAL V2P5P43 ASUS

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Front panel features

1. 5.25-inch drive bay cover
2. 3.5-inch drive bay cover
3. Headphone port
4. Microphone port
5. USB 2.0 ports*
6. HDD LED
7. Power button
8. Reset button

NOTE: *Some models may have two additional USB 2.0 ports and/or one IEEE 1394a port.

Rear panel features

NOTE: The rear panel ports and their locations may vary, depending on the model of your system. For detailed descriptions, refer to the system User Guide.

1. PS/2 keyboard port ()
2. PS/2 mouse port (
3. VGA port (
4. Parallel port (
5. USB 2.0 ports ( some models may have four rear USB 2.0 ports)
   6.LAN (RJ-45) port ()
6. One of the following ports:

E-SATA port (

• Serial (COM1) port (

• DVI port (

• Optical S/PDIF Out port (

Coaxial S/PDIF Out port (

8.IEEE 1394a port ( ) (some models only)

1. One of the following audio ports configurations:

2. 6-channel

8-channel

Refer to the configuration table in the User Guide for details.

Internal components

1. Front panel cover

2. Power supply unit

3. 5.25-inch optical drive bays

4. Chassis fan slot

5. Floppy disk drive bay

6. ASUS motherboard*

7. Hard disk drive bay

8. Expansion slot metal brackets

NOTE: *Refer to the system User Guide for motherboard details.

Selecting the voltage

The system's power supply unit has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.

If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set the switch to 115 V.

If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set the switch to 230 V.

NOTE: Refer to the system User Guide for the exact location of the voltage selector.

Removing the side cover and front panel assembly

1. Remove the cover screws on the rear panel.
2. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until its hooks disengage from the chassis tab holes. Set the side cover aside.
3. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chassis.
4. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until the hinge-like tabs on the right side of the assembly are exposed.
5. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside.

Installing a CPU

Installing an Intel Pentium 4 CPU in the LGA775 package

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

CAUTION. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

1. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135^ angle.
2. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100^ angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).
3. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. Fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.
4. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

Installing an AMD CPU

1. Locate the CPU socket, then lift the socket lever to a 90^ angle.
2. Install the CPU to the socket, making sure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.
3. Push down the socket lever to secure the CPU.

CAUTION: Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!

Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

Installing an Intel Pentium 4 CPU heatsink and fan

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard.

Installing an AMD CPU heatsink and fan

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU.

IMPORTANT. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; otherwise you can not lock the retention bracket.

1. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.
2. Attach the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base until it clicks in place.

NOTE. Your boxed CPU should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan/heatsink assembly, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

1. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the fan and heatsink to the module retention module base.
2. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard.

CAUTION. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring error can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

Installing a DIMM

1. Locate the DIMM sockets in the motherboard.
2. Unlock a DIMM 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. Push the DIMM to the socket until the retaining clips snap inward.

CAUTION:

• Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and/or components.
• 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.

Installing an expansion card

the slot that you intend to use.

1. Insert the card connector to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place.

2. Replace the metal bracket lock.

3. Remove the metal bracket lock.1. Remove the metal

Installing storage drives

Optical drive

1. Place the chassis upright, then remove the upper 5.25" drive bay metal plate cover.
2. Insert the optical drive to the bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay.
3. Secure the optical drive with two screws on both sides of the bay.
4. Connect the IDE (A) and power (B) plugs to connectors at the back of the drive.

Floppy disk drive

1. Place the chassis upright, then remove the lower 3.5" drive bay metal plate cover.
2. Insert the floppy disk drive to the bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay.
3. Secure the floppy disk drive with two screws on both sides of the bay.
4. Connect the signal (A) and power (B) plugs to connectors at the back of the drive.

Hard disk drive

1. Place the chassis upright, then remove the upper 3.5" drive bay metal plate cover.
2. Insert the hard disk drive to the bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay.
3. Secure the hard disk drive with two screws on both sides of the bay.

1. For SATA HDD: Connect the SATA signal and power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive.

For IDE HDD: Connect the IDE and power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive.

Removing the bay covers and reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover

If you installed an optical and/or floppy disk drive, remove the bay cover(s) on the front panel assembly before reinstalling it to the chassis. To do this:

1. Locate the bay cover locks.
2. Press the locks outward to release the bay cover.
3. Push the bay cover inward, then set it aside.
4. Follow the same instructions to remove the 3.5" drive bay cover.

To reinstall the front panel assembly and side cover:

1. Insert the front panel assembly hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right side of the chassis.
2. Swing the front panel assembly to the left, then insert the hooks to the chassis until the front panel assembly fits in place.
3. Insert the six side cover hooks into the chassis tab holes.
4. Push the side cover to the direction of the front panel until it fits in place.
5. Secure the cover with two screws you removed earlier.

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