About this guide

This user guide contains the general information and installation instructions for the ASUS VENTO 7700 chassis kit. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge 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 7700 chassis kit. The chapter lists the system features and introduces the front and rear panels, and the internal components.

•Chapter 2: Basic installation

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 7700.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1 . ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2 . Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as motherboard/optical drive/hard disk drive manuals and warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Conventions

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

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: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.

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