V2M3A3200 - Desktop computer ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Desktop computer (barebone)
Brand	Asus
Model	V2M3A3200
Power supply	Power supply with voltage selector 115 V/230 V
Supported processors	Intel Pentium 4 (LGA775) or AMD (appropriate socket)
Memory type	DDR DIMM
Drive bays	1 x 5.25" bay (optical drive), 2 x 3.5" bays (floppy drive and hard drive)
Front connectors	USB 2.0 ports, audio ports (headphone, microphone), power and reset buttons
Rear connectors	PS/2 keyboard/mouse ports, VGA, parallel, USB 2.0, LAN RJ-45, optional E-SATA, serial, DVI, S/PDIF, IEEE 1394a, 6/8 channel audio
Dimensions (approx.)	Height: 40 cm, Width: 18 cm, Depth: 45 cm
Weight (approx.)	8 kg
Main functions	CPU, memory, expansion cards, storage drives installation; voltage configuration
Maintenance and cleaning	Disconnect power before any intervention; use a dry cloth for external cleaning
Safety	Do not force components; avoid contact with processor pins; respect voltages
Spare parts and repairability	ASUS motherboard, power supply, fans, covers, screws; standard compatible parts
General information	V series desktop computer; installation manual included

Frequently Asked Questions - V2M3A3200 ASUS

How to install the processor on this ASUS barebone?

Locate the socket on the motherboard. For an Intel LGA775, lift the lever, open the plate, place the CPU with the gold triangle at the bottom left, close and lower the lever. For an AMD, lift the lever to 90-100°, place the CPU with the triangle aligned, then lower the lever.

How to install the CPU cooler and fan?

Place the heatsink on the CPU. For Intel, align the four fastening mechanisms with the holes and press diagonally. For AMD, secure the mounting clips until you hear a click. Then connect the fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard.

How to install the RAM (DIMM)?

Disconnect power. Open the clips of the DIMM sockets. Align the notch on the module with the key in the socket, then push down until the clips snap shut. Do not force.

How to install a hard drive or optical drive?

Remove the metal cover from the corresponding bay. Insert the drive, align the screw holes, secure with two screws on each side. Connect the data cables (IDE, SATA or floppy) and power cable.

How to adjust the power supply voltage (115V/230V)?

The power supply has a selector near the power connector. If your region uses 100-127 V, set it to 115 V. For 200-240 V, set it to 230 V.

How to remove the side panel and front bezel?

Remove the screws at the back. Slide the side panel backward to detach it. For the front bezel, lift the hooks, rotate to the right, then remove it.

What types of expansion cards are compatible?

Standard expansion cards (PCI, PCIe) can be installed in the available slots. Remove the metal slot cover, insert the card, and secure it with the lock.

How to replace the CMOS battery?

The CMOS battery is on the motherboard. Disconnect power, locate the battery (CR2032 type), remove it by pressing the clip, then insert a new one respecting polarity.

What to do if the computer does not boot after installation?

Check that all cables are properly connected (power, motherboard, components). Make sure the voltage selector is correct and that the CPU and RAM are installed correctly. Consult the manual for LED indicators.

Where to find spare parts for this model?

Parts such as the motherboard, power supply, covers are available from Asus resellers or compatible spare parts. Check the references in the manual.

USER MANUAL V2M3A3200 ASUS

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

Installation manual

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 ()
7. One of the following ports:

• E-SATA port ( ) • Serial (COM1) port ( ) • DVI port ( ) • Optical S/PDIF Out port ( ) • Coaxial S/PDIF Out port ( )

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

1. One of the following audio port configurations:

- 6-channel

• 8-channel

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

Internal components

1. Front panel cover
2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays
3. Floppy disk drive bay
4. Hard disk drive bay
5. Power supply unit
6. Chassis fan slot
7. ASUS motherboard*
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 on 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 into 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 into 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 into 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 into 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 into 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 into the holes on the right side of the chassis.
2. Swing the front panel assembly to the left, then insert the hooks into 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 toward the front panel until it fits in place.
5. Secure the cover with the two screws you removed earlier.

ASUS

V-Series

WARNING:

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

Installation Manual

Front Panel

WARNING:

Floppy Disk Drive

Hard Disk Drive

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

WARNING:

Floppy Disk Drive

Hard Disk Drive

WARNING:

Floppy disk drive

WARNING:

Disk drive

Hard disk

Front panel features

WARNING.

WARNING.

Floppy disk drive

Hard disk

WARNING.

Front panel features

WARNING!

Hard disk drive