iiiContentsDisclaimer/Copyrights ..................................................................... iiContents ......................................................................................... iiiNotices ............................................................................................ vSafety information .......................................................................... viAbout this guide ............................................................................. viiASUS Contact Information ........................................................... viiiChapter 1: Product introduction ......................................... 1-11.1 Package contents ............................................................... 1-21.1.1 ASUS AK34 chassis kit .......................................... 1-21.1.2 Standard items ....................................................... 1-21.1.3 Optional item .......................................................... 1-21.2 Overview ............................................................................ 1-31.3 Front panel features ........................................................... 1-41.4 Rear panel features ............................................................ 1-51.5 Internal features ................................................................. 1-61.6 LED information .................................................................. 1-7Chapter 2: Hardware setup .................................................. 2-12.1 Preparation ......................................................................... 2-22.1.1 Tools to use ............................................................ 2-22.1.2 System components and devices to install ............ 2-22.2 Removing and installing the side cover .............................. 2-32.2.1 Removing the cover ............................................... 2-32.2.2 Installing the cover ................................................. 2-32.3 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 2-42.3.1 Motherboard dimensions ....................................... 2-42.3.2 Placement direction and screw holes .................... 2-52.3.3 Installing the motherboard ..................................... 2-62.4 Installing 5.25-inch drives ................................................... 2-72.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly ...................... 2-72.4.2 Installing a 5.25-inch drive ..................................... 2-82.5 Installing hard disk drives ................................................. 2-122.6 Installing or removing an expansion card ......................... 2-152.6.1 Installing a standard size expansion card ............ 2-15