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Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference; and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
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RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and
the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of
at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna
installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method
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Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Safety information
Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a
clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent
and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth.
• DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has
been damaged.
•
DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.
•
DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the
Desktop PC.
•
DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical elds.
•
DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during
electrical storms.
• Battery safety warning:
contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery.
• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32F)and
35˚C (95F).
•
DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting
overheated.
•
DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
•
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
DO NOT throw the battery in re. DO NOT short circuit the
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/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: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS website www.asus.com.
ASUS Local Technical Support
Visit ASUS website at
local Technical Support Engineer.
http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of
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Installation Guide
Package contents
ASUS Essentio Desktop PCKeyboard x1Mouse x1
Power cord x1Support DVD x1Recovery DVD x1
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Nero 9 burning software
DVD x1
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may vary
with different models.
Installation Guide x1Warranty card x1
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Chapter 1
Getting started
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8250 Desktop PC!
The ASUS Essentio CG8250 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance,
uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a
stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing.
Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC.
Getting to know your computer
Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary
with different models.
Front panel
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1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.
2. Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot.
Insert a Secure Digital™ card or
MultiMediaCard into this slot.
3. CompactFlash
®
/ Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card
into this slot.
4. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot.
Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory
Stick Pro™ card into this slot.
5. Memory card reader LED.
This LED lights up when a memory card is inserted into
any of the memory card slots and blinks when data is being read from or written to the
memory card.
6. USB 2.0 ports.
These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0
devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
7. Headphone port (lime).
8. Microphone port (pink).
This port connects to a headphone or speaker.
This port connects to a microphone.
9. Front I/O ports cover.
10. Optical disk drive bay.
11. Optical disk drive eject button.
12. Optical disk drive bay (empty).
There is an optical disk drive in this bay.
Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray.
You may install an additional optical disk drive in this
bay.
13. Power LED.
This LED lights up when you turn on your computer.
Rear panel
Click the number to view its
corresponding description.
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1. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.
2.
Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer.
3.
Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.
DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your
computer.
4. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple/green). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard
or mouse.
5.
USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0
devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
6.
Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to an external audio output device via
an optical S/PDIF cable.
7.
HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
8.
DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant
allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.
9.
VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.
10.
USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0
devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
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• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows
operating system.
• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows
OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
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11.USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0
devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
12.
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
StatusDescriptionStatusDescription
OFFNo linkOFF10Mbps connection
ORANGELinkedORANGE100Mbps connection
BLINKINGData activityGREEN1Gbps connection
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ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port
SPEED
LED
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13. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel
audio conguration.
14.
Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4, 6, and
8-channel audio conguration.
15.
Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer
speakers.
16.
Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
17.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or
8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
18.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6,
or 8-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Port
Light BlueLine InLine InLine InLine In
LimeLine OutFront Speaker OutFront Speaker OutFront Speaker Out
PinkMic InMic InMic InMic In
Orange––Center/SubwooferCenter/Subwoofer
Black–Rear Speaker OutRear Speaker OutRear Speaker Out
Gray–––Side Speaker Out
Headset
2-channel
4-channel6-channel8-channel
19. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this
optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.
20.
Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an
expansion card.
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Setting up your computer
This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external
monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer.
Connecting an external monitor
Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only)
Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card.
To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card:
1. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card.
2. Plug the monitor to a power source.
The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.
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Using the onboard display output ports
Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port.
To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports:
1. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an
HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer.
2. Plug the monitor to a power source.
• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the
primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port
on the graphics card.
• To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to
external monitors in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details.
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Connecting multiple
Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse
Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your
computer.
Connecting the power cord
Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your
computer and the other end to a power source.
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Turning your computer ON/OFF
This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer.
Turning your computer ON
To turn your computer ON:
1. Turn your monitor ON.
2. Turn the power switch ON, then press the power button on your computer.
Power button
ON
OFF
3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
Turning your computer OFF
To turn your computer OFF:
1. Close all running applications.
2. Click
3. Click
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on the Windows® desktop.
to shut down the operating system.
Chapter 2
Using Windows® 7
Starting for the rst time
When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in
conguring the basic settings of your Windows® 7 operating system.
To start for the rst time:
1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the
appears.
2. From dropdown list, select your language. Click
3. From the dropdown lists, select your
Keyboard layout. Click Next.
4. Key in uniques names for the
5. Key in the necessary information to set up your password, then click
also click Next to skip this step without entering any information.
If you want to set up a password for your account later, refer to the section Setting up a
user account and password in this chapter.
Country or region, Time and currency, and
user name and computer name. Click Next.
Set Up Windows screen
Next.
Next. You may
6. Carefully read the license terms. Tick
7. Select
8. Review your date and time settings. Click
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Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the
security settings for your computer. To skip this step, select Ask me later.
restarts. You may now start using your computer.
I accept the license terms and click Next.
Next. The system loads the new settings and
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Using Windows® 7 desktop
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Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows® 7.
Start menu
Taskbar
Notication area
Using the Start menu
The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your
computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and
Support feature.
Launching items from the Start menu
To launch items from the Start menu:
®
1. From the Windows
2. From the Start menu, select the item that you want to launch.
You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu. For more
details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this
chapter.
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taskbar, click the Start icon .
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Using the Getting Started item
The Getting Started item on the Start menu
contains information about some basic tasks such
as personalizing Windows®, adding new users, and
transferring les to help you to familiarize yourself
with using Windows® 7.
To use the Getting Started item:
®
1. From the Windows
icon to launch the Start menu.
2. Select
3. Select the task that you want to do.
Getting Started. The list of available
tasks appears.
taskbar, click the Start
Using the taskbar
The taskbar allows you to launch and manage programs or items installed on your computer.
Launching a program from the taskbar
To launch a program from the taskbar:
®
• From the Windows
program.
taskbar, click an icon to launch it. Click the icon again to hide the
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You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the taskbar. For more details,
refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter.
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Pinning items on the jumplists
When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a
jumplist launches to provide you with quick-access
to the program’s or item’s related links.You may
pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites,
often-visited folders or drives, or recently played
media les.
To pin items to the jumplist:
1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon.
2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that
you want to pin, then select Pin to this list.
Unpinning items from the jumplist
To unpin items from the jumplist:
1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon.
2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to remove from the jumplist, then
select Unpin from this list.
Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar
To pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar:
®
1. From the Windows
to launch the Start menu.
2. Right-click the item that you want to pin on the
Start menu or taskbar.
3. Select
Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start menu.
taskbar, click the Start icon
You may also right-click on the
icon of a running program on
the taskbar, then select Pin this program to taskbar.
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Unpinning programs from the Start menu
To unpin programs from the Start menu:
®
1. From the Windows
2. From the Start menu, right-click the program that you want to unpin, then select
Remove from this list.
taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.
Unpinning programs from the taskbar
To unpin programs from the taskbar:
1. From the taskbar, right-click the program
that you want to remove from the taskbar,
then select Unpin this program from taskbar.
Using the notication area
By default, the notication area shows these three icons:
Action Center notication
Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and
launch the Windows® Action Center.
Network connection
This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the
wired or wireless network connection.
Volume
Click this icon to adjust the volume.
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Displaying an alert notication
To display an alert notication:
• Click the Notication icon
the message to open it.
For more details, refer to the section Using Windows® Action Center in this chapter.
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, then click
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Customizing icons and notications
You may choose to display or hide the icons and notications on the taskbar or on the
notication area.
To customize icons and notications:
1. From the notication area, click on the arrow icon
2. Click
3. From the dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you want
Customize.
customize.
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Managing your les and folders
Using Windows® Explorer
Windows® Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organize your les and folders.
Launching Windows® Explorer
To launch Windows Explorer:
®
1. From the Windows
2. Click
Navigation
pane
Computer to launch Windows Explorer.
Toolbar
taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.
Breadcrumb bar
View icon
Search bar
Preview icon
View pane
Exploring les and folders
To explore les and folders:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data.
3. From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder.
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Customizing the le/folder view
To customize the le/folder view:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. From the navigation pane, select the location of your
data.
3. From the toolbar, click the View icon
4. From the View menu, move the slider to select how you
want to view the le/folder.
You may also right-click anywhere
on the View pane, click View, and
select the view type that you want.
.
Arranging your les
To arrange your les:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. From the
3. Select your preferred arrangement type.
Arrange by eld, click to display the dropdown list.
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Sorting your les
To sort your les:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane.
3. From the menu that appears, select
by, then select your preferred sorting type.
Sort
Grouping your les
To group your les:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane.
3. From the menu that appears, select
Group by, then select your preferred
grouping type.
Adding a new folder
To add a new folder:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. From the toolbar, click
3. Key in a name for the new folder.
New folder.
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You may also right-click anywhere
on the View pane, click New >
Folder.
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Backing up your les
Setting up a backup
To set up a backup:
1. Click
2. Click
3. Select your backup destination. Click Next.
4. Select
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to nish the process.
> All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
Set up backup. Click Next.
Let Windows choose (recommended) or Let me choose as your backup
mode.
If you select Let Windows choose, Windows will not back up your programs, FAT-
formatted les, Recycle Bin les, or temporary les that are 1GB or more.
Restoring your system
The Windows® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer’s system
settings are stored at certain time and date. It allows you to restore or undo changes to your
computer’s system settings without affecting your personal data.
To restore your system:
1. Close all running applications.
2. Click
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
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> All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.
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Protecting your computer
Using Windows® 7 Action Center
Windows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security information, system
maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common
computer problems.
You may customize the notications. For more details, refer to the previous section
Customizing icons and notications in this chapter.
Launching Windows® 7 Action Center
To launch Windows® 7 Action Center:
1. To launch Windows 7 Action Center, click
the Notication icon , then click Open
Action Center.
2. From Windows 7 Action Center, click the task that you want to do.
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Using Windows® Update
Windows Update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security
and performance of your computer.
Launching Windows® Update
To launch Windows® Update:
®
1. From the Windows
2. Select
3. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do.
All Programs > Windows Update.
taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.
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