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1 ROG Front Base User Manual E8699 First Edition December 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved REPUBLIC OF GAMERS 15060-27610000.
2 Contents Specications summary ...................................................................... 3 Overview................................................................................................ 4 Hardware Overview ..................
3 Specications summary Display 4-inch LCD I/O Ports 1 x USB 2.0 port 1 x Headphone out port 1 x Microphone in port 1 x SA T A power connector 1 x 18-1 pin ROG_EXT connector 1 x AAFP connector Power V oltage : +12 V , +5 V , +5 VSB Power consumption : 3 A Dimensions 148.
4 Overview The ASUS ROG Front Base is a stylish 2-bay front casing accessory that let you perform overclocking on the y , control the duty cycle settings of installed system fans, and monitor your system’s status on its bright 4-inch LCD display .
5 Hardware Overview Front view Headphone out port Supports headphones and speakers. Microphone in port Connects to a microphone. LCD panel Displays the system time, CPU speed, temperature of motherboard and CPU, system fan duty cycles, audio EQ modes, and the current mode or status of the device.
6 Rear view SA T A power connector Connects to a SA T A power cable from the Power supply for additional power source. ROG_EXT connector Connects with the motherboard’s ROG_EXT connector . AAFP connector Connects with the motherboard’s Front panel audio connector (AAFP) for high-denition audio support.
7 Installing the ROG Front Base T o install the ROG Front Base: 1. Connect the ROG_EXT cable and the AAFP cable to their respective connectors on the ROG Front Base. 2. Insert the other end of the ROG_EXT cable and the AAFP cable through the two empty 5.
8 3. Align and place the ROG Front Base with its connected cable to the two (2) empty 5.25-inch drive bays. 5. Connect the other end of the ROG_EXT cable and the AAFP cable to their respective connectors on the motherboard. AAFP AAFP ROG_EXT ROG_EXT NOTE: Ensure that the screw holes on the ROG Front Base matches the screw holes on the PC chassis.
9 7. T urn on the computer . 6. Connect a SA T A power cable from the power supply and to the SA T A power connector on the ROG Front Base. REPUBLIC OF GAMERS SA T A power cable PC chassis.
10 Installing the driver The support DVD that comes with your ROG Front Base contains drivers to ensure compatibility between the ROG Front Base device and the motherboard. T o install the ROG Front Base driver: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive.
1 1 4. Select the Install drivers and recommended tools automatically from InstAll (recommended) option button then click OK. 5. From the ASUS InstAll window , tick the ROG Front Base and Realtek Audio Driver check boxes then click Go . Do not turn off your computer during the installation process.
12 Clock Displays system time. Fan speed gauge Displays the duty cycles of CPU fans 1 and 2, Chassis fans 1, 2, and 3. Mode/Status indicator Displays the current status of ROG Front Base. The information displayed vary depending on the mode of the device.
13 Using the ROG Front Base Overclocking with the CPU Level Up OC button T o perform overclocking, press the CPU Level Up OC button on the front panel of the device for an instant CPU performance boosts.
14 Adjusting system fan’s duty cycle Depending on the system fan installed on your system, ROG Front Base allows you to adjust the individual duty cycle of the installed fans. T o manually adjust a fan’s duty cycle setting: 1. Press and hold the Selection knob until is displayed on the Mode/Status Indicator .
15 Activating the USB Charger mode The USB Charger mode allows the USB 2.0 port on the front panel to charge smart devices such as mobile phones and tablets when the system is on the soft-off mode (S5).
16 Understanding the Debug mode The debug mode provides instant information about the status of your system. It is automatically activated, and only active, during the booting process.
17 EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
18 Contact Info ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www .asus.com T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842-991 1 Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext.
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