Asus CG8350 User Manual [en, de, es, fr]

ASUS Essentio Desktop PC

CG8350

User Manual

English

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E6181
First Edition

January 2011

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Contents

Notices ...........................................................................................................v

Safety information .........................................................................................vii

Conventions used in this guide .................................................................... viii

Where to nd more information ................................................................... viii

Package contents ..........................................................................................ix

Chapter 1 Getting started

Welcome! .................................................................................................... 1-1

Getting to know your computer ................................................................... 1-1

Setting up your computer ............................................................................1-5

Turning your computer ON/OFF ................................................................. 1-8

Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7

Starting for the rst time ..............................................................................2-1

Using Windows® 7 desktop ......................................................................... 2-2

Managing your les and folders .................................................................. 2-7

Restoring your system .............................................................................. 2-10

Protecting your computer ...........................................................................2-11

Getting Windows® Help and Support ........................................................ 2-15

Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer

Connecting a USB storage device .............................................................. 3-1

Connecting microphone and speakers ....................................................... 3-2

Connecting multiple external displays ........................................................ 3-5

Connecting an HDTV .................................................................................. 3-7

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Chapter 4 Using your computer

Proper posture when using your Desktop PC............................................. 4-1

Using the memory card reader ................................................................... 4-2

Using the optical drive ................................................................................4-3

Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only) ........................ 4-4

Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet

Wired connection ........................................................................................ 5-1

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Chapter 6 Using the Utilities

ASUS AI Suite II .......................................................................................... 6-1

ASUS AI Manager ..................................................................................... 6-10

Nero 9 .....................................................................................................

Recovering your system ........................................................................... 6-19

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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 7-1

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Notices

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm

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 modications 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
claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
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.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

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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 (32F)and
35˚C (95F).

•

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 qualied 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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Guide

Package contents

ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1

Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1

Warranty card x1 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 specications may vary

with different models.

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Chapter 1

Getting started

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8350 Desktop PC!
The ASUS Essentio CG8350 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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corresponding description.

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1. 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.

2.

Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone.

3.

Headphone port. This port connects to a headphone or speaker.

4.

Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.

5.

Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray.

6.

Optical disk drive bay (empty). Allows you to install an additional optical disk drive in

this bay.

7.

Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay.

8.

Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory

Stick Pro™ card into this slot.

9.

Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot. Insert a Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard

card into this slot.

10.

CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card

into this slot.

Rear panel

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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-Denition 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
Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection

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ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

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13. Sidohögtalarutgång (grå). Denna port ansluter till sidohögtalarna i en 8-kanals

ljudkonguration.

14. Bakre högtalarutgång (svart).

Denna ansluter till de bakre högtalarna i en 4, 6 och

8-kanals ljudkonguration.

15.

Center-/Subwooferport (orange). Denna port ansluter till center-/

subwooferhögtalarna.

16. Mikrofonport (rosa).

17. Linjeutgång (limegrön).

Linjeutgång (limegrön). Denna port ansluter en hörlur eller en högtalare. I en 4, 6

Detta uttag ansluter en mikrofon.

eller 8-kanals konguration blir funktionen för denna port utgång för fronthögtalare.

18. Lineingång (ljusblå).

Denna port ansluter en bandspelare, CD-spelare, DVD-spelare

eller andra ljudkällor.

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6,
or 8-channel conguration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

Headset

2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-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.

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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.

Strömbrytare

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
conguring 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

Notication 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:

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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:

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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:

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• 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:

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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:

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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 notication area

By default, the notication area shows these three icons:

Action Center notication

Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications 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 notication

To display an alert notication:

• Click the Notication 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 notications

You may choose to display or hide the icons and notications on the taskbar or on the
notication area.

To customize icons and notications:

1. From the notication 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:

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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 notications, security information, system

maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common

computer problems.

You may customize the notications. For more details, refer to the previous section

Customizing icons and notications in this chapter.

Launching Windows® 7 Action Center

To launch Windows® 7 Action Center:

1. To launch Windows 7 Action Center, click

the Notication 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:

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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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Setting up a user account and password

You may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer.

Setting up a user account

To set up a user account:

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1. From the Windows

2. Select

3. Select

4. Key in the name of the new user.

5. Select either

6. When done, click

Manage another account.
Create a new account.

taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users.

Standard user or Administrator as the user type.

Create Account.

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Setting up a user’s password

To set up a user’s password:

1. Select the user that you would like to set a password.

2. Select

3. Key in a password and conrm it. Key in your password’s hint.

4. When done, click

Create a password.

Create password.

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Activating the anti-virus software

Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus
software protecting your computer from virus attacking. It is purchased separately. You have

a 30-day trial period after activating it.

To activate Trend Micro Internet Security:

1. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application.

2. Carefully read the license terms. Click

3. Input your e-mail address and select your location. Click

4. Click Finish to complete the activation.

Agree & Activate.

Next.

Getting Windows® Help and Support

Windows® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications
in Windows® 7 platform.

To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support.

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Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows

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online help.

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Chapter 3

Connecting devices to your computer

Connecting a USB storage device

This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB

ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices.

To connect a USB storage device:

• Insert the USB storage device to your computer.

Front panel

To remove a USB storage device:

1. Click

2. When the

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from the Windows notication area on your

computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk.

Safe to Remove Hardware message

pops up, remove the USB storage device from
your computer.

DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Doing so may
cause data loss or damage the USB storage device.

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Connecting microphone and speakers

This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and

rear panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2-channel,

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.

Connecting Headphone and Mic

Connecting 2-channel Speakers

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Connecting 4-channel Speakers

Connecting 6-channel Speakers

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Connecting 8-channel Speakers

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Connecting multiple external displays

Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple
external displays.

When a graphics card is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on the output
ports of the graphics card.

Setting up multiple displays

When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the
additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your
Windows desktop.

To set up multiple displays:

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the

monitors. Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how
to connect a monitor to your computer.

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For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display
during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows.

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3. Turn on your computer.

4. Do any of the following to open the

Screen Resolution setting screen:

• Click

• Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears,

5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.

•

•

•

•

> Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display >

Change display settings.

click Personalize > Display > Change display settings.

Duplicate these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a
duplicate of your main display.

Extend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as an
extension display. This increases your desktop space.

Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor

1 or monitor 2.

Remove this display: Select this options to remove the selected display.

6. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on the conrmation message.

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Connecting an HDTV

Connect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer.

• You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is
purchased separately.

• To get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15
meters.

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Eye level to the top of
the monitor screen

Foot rest 90˚ angles

Using your computer

Proper posture when using your Desktop PC

When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to
your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding
physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC.

To maintain the proper posture:

• Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at or slightly above the
keyboard to get a comfortable typing position.

• Adjust the height of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than
your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level
of your knees.

• Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is rmly supported and

angled slightly backward.

• Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you

are at the PC.

• Place the monitor directly in front of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even
with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward.

• Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and if necessary, use a wrist rest for support to
reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing.

• Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare
such as windows and straight sunlight.

• Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC.

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Using the memory card reader

Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or

media les. The built-in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to

read from and write to different memory card drives.

1

To use the memory card:

1. Insert the memory card into the card slot.

• A memory card is keyed so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a card into a

slot to avoid damaging the card.

• You can place media in one or more of the card slots and use each media independently.
Place only one memory card in a slot at one time.

2. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your les.

• If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer, click Windows® 7 Start button on the
taskbar, click Computer, and then double-click the memory card icon to access the data
on it.

• Each card slot has its own drive icon which is displayed on the

• The memory card reader LED lights up and blinks when data is being read from or
written to the memory card.

Computer screen.

3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click
Eject, and then remove the card.

Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting
data on the card or else data loss may occur.

To prevent data loss, use “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” in the Windows

notication area before removing the memory card.

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Using the optical drive

1

2

Inserting an optical disc

To insert an optical disc:

1. While your system is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the
tray.

2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up.

3. Push the tray to close it.

4. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your les.

If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer, click Windows® 7 Start button on the taskbar,
click Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon to access the data on it.

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Removing an optical disc

To remove an optical disc:

1. While the system is on, do either of the following to eject the tray:

• Press the eject button below the drive bay cover.

• Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the

2. Remove the disc from the disc tray.

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Computer screen, and then click Eject.

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Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only)

The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only.

ASUS PRIMAX/KB2621 keyboard

Keys Description

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Decreases the system volume.

Turns the volume’s mute mode on/off.

Increases the system volume.

Goes to the previous track in a media
player.

Plays or pauses playback in a media
player.

Goes to the next track in a media
player.

The special function keys only work on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 operating systems.

1 32

5 64

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Modem

RJ-45 cable

Connecting to the Internet

Wired connection

Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network
(LAN).

Connecting via a DSL/cable modem

To connect via a DSL/cable modem:

1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.

Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem.

2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your

computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem.

3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.

4. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.

Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your
Internet connection.

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RJ-45 cable

LAN

Connecting via a local area network (LAN)

To connect via a LAN:

1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your
computer and the other end to your LAN.

2. Turn on your computer.

3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.

Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet
connection.

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Chapter 6

Using the Utilities

The support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package. You can burn
them by yourself. Refer to Recovering your system for details.

ASUS AI Suite II

ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows
users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously.

Installing AI Suite II
To install AI Suite II:

1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your
computer has enabled the Autorun feature.

2. Click the

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Using AI Suite II

AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The AI
Suite II icon appears in the Windows® notication area. Click the icon to open the AI Suite II
main menu bar.

Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the

motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI

Suite II.

Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II.

Click to customize

Click to show the
system information

Click to update the motherboard BIOS

Click to monitor sensors
or CPU frequency

Click to select a utility

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the interface settings

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Tool

The Tool section includes the EPU, Probe II and Sensor
Record panels.

EPU

EPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides

several modes that you can select to save system power. Selecting Auto mode will have the

system shift modes automatically according to current system status. You can also customize
each mode by conguring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and

Fan Control.

Launching EPU

After installing AI Suite II from the support DVD, launch EPU by clicking Tool > EPU on the
AI Suite II main menu bar.

Displays the following message
if no VGA power saving engine is
detected.

Displays current mode

The items lighting up
means power saving
engine is activated

Displays the amount
of CO2 reduced

*Shifts between the
display of Total and
Current CO2 reduced

Displays the current
CPU power

Advanced settings for each mode

Multiple system
operating modes

Displays the system
properties of each mode

*• Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you

installed EPU.

*• Select

From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you

click the Clear button .

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Probe II

Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you
of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature,
and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is
always at a healthy operating condition.

Launching Probe II

After installing AI Suite II from the support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II
on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

Conguring Probe II

Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the
sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of
sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit.

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Saves your

conguration

Loads your saved

conguration

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Loads the default

threshold values

for each sensor

Applies your
changes

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Sensor Recorder

Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and
fan speed, as well as recording the changes.

Launching Sensor Recorder

After installing AI Suite II from the support DVD, click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI
Suite II main menu bar to launch PC Probe .

Conguring Sensor Recorder

Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs and select the sensors that you want to
monitor. The History Record tab allows you to record the changes in the sensors that you
enable.

Select the

sensors that you

want to monitor

Drag to view the

status during a

certain period

of time

Click to zoom in/out

Click to return to
the default mode

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Click to zoom in/out
the X axis

the Y axis

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Monitor

The Monitor section includes the Sensor and
CPU Frequency panels.

Sensor

The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU
temperature, and voltages. Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar to
launch the Sensor panel.

CPU Frequency

The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU usage. Click
Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar to open the CPU Frequency
panel.

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Resident in the right pane (system information area)

Sensor panel

CPU Frequency panel

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Update

The Update section allows you to update the
motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo
with the ASUS designed update utilities.

ASUS Update

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard
BIOS in Windows® OS. The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the BIOS directly

from the Internet, download the latest BIOS le from the Internet, update the BIOS from an
updated BIOS le, save the current BIOS le or view the BIOS version information.

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. From the ASUS Update screen,

select Update BIOS from Internet,
and then click Next.

2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest
you to avoid network trafc.

If you want to enable the BIOS

downgradable function and auto
BIOS backup function, check the
checkboxs before the two items on
the screen.

3. Select the BIOS version that you
want to download. Click Next.

When no updated version is

detected, it is shown as the screen
on the right side.

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4. You can decide whether to change
the BIOS boot logo, which is the
image appearing on screen during
the Power-On Self-Tests (POST).
Click Yes if you want to change the
boot logo or No to continue.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the update process.

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS

le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. From the ASUS Update screen,
select Update BIOS from le, and
then click Next.

2. Locate the BIOS le from the Open

window, click Open, and click Next.

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3. You can decide whether to change
the BIOS boot logo. Click Yes if you
want to change the boot logo or No to
continue.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the update process.

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System Information

The System Information section displays the
information about the motherboard, CPU, and
memory slots.

• Click the MB tab to see the details on the

motherboard manufacturer, product name,
version, and BIOS.

• Click the

• Click the

CPU tab to see the details on the

processor and the Cache.

SPD tab and then select

the memory slot to see the details on
the memory module installed on the
corresponding slot.

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Settings

The Settings section allows you to customize the

main menu bar settings and the interface’s skin.

• Application allows you to select the

application that you want to enable.

• Bar allows you to modify the bar setting,

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• Skin allows you to customize the interface’s

contrast, brightness, saturation, hue, and
gamma.

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ASUS AI Manager

ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently-used
applications.

Installing AI Manager

To install AI Manager:

1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation

wizard appears.

If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe le from the ASUS AI Manager folder in
the support DVD.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Launching AI Manager

To launch the AI Manager from the Windows® desktop, click

AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx

After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar.
Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the

main window, and to launch the AI Manager either from the
quick bar or taskbar.

. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop.

Start > All Programs > ASUS >

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AI Manager quick bar

The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS
utilities or display system information easily. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or
Information tab to display the menu’s contents.

Exit button
Switch to main Window
Add to ToolBar

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Main

My Favorites

Support

Information

Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick bar. Click the
Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar. Click the Close button to quit

the AI Manager.

Main

The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. Click the arrow
on the Main menu icon to browse through the utilities in the main menu.

Click to extend or restore

AI Disk

AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE les, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE history,

or the Recycle Bin. Click the AI Disk icon on the quick bar to display the full AI Disk
window and select the items you want to clear. Click Apply when done.

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AI Security

AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB ash
disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access.

To lock a device:

1. When using AI Security for the rst time, you are asked to set a password. Key in

2. Conrm the password.

3. Key in the password hint (recommended).

4. When done, click

5. Select the device you want to lock, then click

6. Key in the password you have set previously, then click

a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters.

Ok.

Apply.

Ok.

To unlock the device:

1. Deselect the locked device, then click

2. Key in the password you have set previously, then click

To change the password:

• Click

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Change Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to change

password.

Apply.

Ok.

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AI Booting

AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence.

To specify the boot sequence:

1. Select a device, then click the left/right button to specify the boot sequence.

2. When done, press

Apply.

My Favorites

My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from

searching for the applications throughout your computer.

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To add an application:

1. Click

2. Click

Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. You
can also double click to launch the selected application.

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Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites.
Open on the le location window. The application is added to My Favorites list.

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Support

Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website,
download support website, or contact information.

Information

Click the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your system,
motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory.

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Nero 9

Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data.

Installing Nero 9

To install Nero 9:

1. Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your optical drive.

2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically.

If Autorun is disabled, double-click the SeupX.exe le from the main directory of your Nero
9 DVD.

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3. From the main menu, click Nero 9 Essentials.

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4. Select the language you want to use for Installation Wizard. Click Next.

5. Click

Next to continue.

6. Tick I accept the License Conditions. When done, click Next.

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7. Select Typical then click Next.

8. Tick Yes, I want to help by sending anonymous application data to Nero then click

Next.

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9. When done, click Exit.

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Burning les

To burn les:

1. From the main menu, click

2. Select the les that you want to burn. When done, click Add.

Data Burning > Add.

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3. After selecting les that you want to burn, click Burn to burn the les to a disc.

For more details about using Nero 9, refer to the Nero website at www.nero.com

Recovering your system

Using the Recovery Partition

The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working

state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data les (such as Outlook PST les)
to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized conguration

settings (such as network settings).

About the Recovery Partition

The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the
operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory.

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DO NOT delete the partition named
RECOVERY. The Recovery Partition
is created at the factory and cannot be
restored if deleted. Take your Desktop

PC to an authorized ASUS service

center if you have problems with the
recovery process.

Using the Recovery Partition:

1. Press <

2. Press <

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F9> during bootup.
Enter> to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled].

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3. Select one of the following recovery options.

System Recovery:

This feature allows you to restore the system to the factory default settings.

System Image Backup:

This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which you can use

later to restore the system to its default settings.

System DVD Backup:

This feature allows you to make a backup copy of the support DVD.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.

Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models)

Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD.

Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop
PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on
the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition.

To use the Recovery DVD:

1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to be powered
ON.

2. Restart the Desktop PC and press <

labeled as “CD/DVD”) and press <Enter> to boot from the Recovery DVD.

3. Select OK to start to restore the image.

4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery.

F8> on bootup and select the optical drive (may be

Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up all your important data before
the system recovery.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.

DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process
or else your partitions will be unusable.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.

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Chapter 7

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front

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panel does not light up

• Check if your computer is properly connected.

• Check if the wall outlet is functioning.

• Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on. Refer to the section

your computer ON/OFF in Chapter 1.

My computer hangs.

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• Do the following to close the programs that are not responding:

1. Simultaneously press <Alt> + <Ctrl> + <Delete> keys on the keyboard,

2. Click

3. Select the program that is not responding, then click

• If the keyboard is not responding. Press and hold the Power button on the top

then click Start Task Manager.

Applications tab.

End Task.

of your chassis until the computer shuts down. Then press the Power button to
turn it on.

Turning

I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card

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(on selected models only)?

• Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network
you want to connect to.

• Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the
ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer
chassis for the best wireless performance.

The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working.

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Check if the Number Lock LED is off. When the Number Lock LED is on,

the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only. Press the
Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use the arrow keys on the
number key pad.

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No display on the monitor.

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• Check if the monitor is powered on.

• Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your
computer.

• If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect
your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card.

• Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is bent. If you discover
bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable.

• Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly.

• Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more
troubleshooting information.

When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display.

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• Ensure that the both monitors are powered on.

• During POST, only the monitor connected to the VGA port has display. The
dual display function works only under Windows.

• When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that you connect
the monitors to the output port on the graphics card.

• Check if the multiple displays settings are correct. Refer to section

Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 3 for details.

My computer cannot detect my USB storage device.

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• The rst time you connect your USB storage device to your computer,

Windows automatically installs a driver for it. Wait for a while and go to My
Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected.

• Connect your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB
storage device is broken or malfunctions.

I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings

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without affecting my personal les or data.

The Windows® System Restore feature allows you to restore or undo changes

to your computer’s system settings without affecting your personal data such
as documents or photos. For more details, refer to the section Restoring your

system in Chapter 2.

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The picture on the HDTV is stretched.

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• It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. Adjust

the screen resolution to t your HDTV. To change the screen resolution:

1. Do any of the following to open the

• Click

Display > Change display settings.

• Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up

2. Adjust the resolution. Refer to the documentation came with your HDTV

3. Click

My speakers produce no sound.

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• Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front

• Check if your speak is connected to a electrical source and turned on.

• Adjust your speakers’ volume.

• Ensure that your computer’s system sounds are not Muted.

• Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer

menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display
settings.

for the resolution.

message.

panel or the rear panel.

• If it is muted, the volume icon is displayed as
sounds, click

• If it is not muted, click

working properly.

> Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization >

Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on the conrmation

from the Windows notication area, then click .

Screen Resolution setting screen:

. To enable the system

and drag the slider to adjust the volume.

English

The DVD drive cannot read a disc.

?

• Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up.

• Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with

non-standard size or shape.

• Check if the disc is scratched or damaged.

The DVD drive eject button is not respond.

?

1. Click > Computer.

2. Right-click

, then click Eject from the menu.

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English

Power

Problem Possible Cause Action

Incorrect power voltage

No power
(The power
indicator is off)

Your computer is not
turned on.

Your computer’s power
cord is not properly
connected.

• Set your computer’s power voltage
switch to your area’s power
requirements.

• Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure
that the power cord is unplugged
from the power outlet.

Press the power key on the front panel
to ensure that your computer is turned
on.

• Ensure that the power cord is
properly connected.

• Use other compatible power cord.

PSU (Power supply unit)
problems

Try installing another PSU on your
computer.

Display

Problem Possible Cause Action

No display
output after
turning the
computer on
(Black screen)

The signal cable is
not connected to the
correct VGA port on your
computer.

Signal cable problems Try connecting to another monitor.

• Connect the signal cable to the
correct display port (onboard VGA or
discrete VGA port).

• If you are using a discrete VGA
card, connect the signal cable to the
discrete VGA port.

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English

LAN

Problem Possible Cause Action

Cannot access
the Internet

The LAN cable is not
connected.

LAN cable problems

Your computer is not
properly connected to a
router or hub.

Network settings

Problems caused by the
anti-virus software

Driver problems Reinstall the LAN driver

Connect the LAN cable to your
computer.

Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not,
try another LAN cable. If it still does
not work, contact the ASUS service
center.

Ensure that your computer is properly
connected to a router or hub.

Contact your Internet Service Provider
(ISP) for the correct LAN settings.

Close the anti-virus software.

Audio

Problem Possible Cause Action

Speaker or headphone is
connected to the wrong
port.

• Refer to your computer’s user

• Disconnect and reconnect the

manual for the correct port.

speaker to your computer.

English

No Audio

Speaker or headphone
does not work.

The front and back audio
ports do not work.

Driver problems Reinstall the audio driver

Try using another speaker or
headphone.

Try both the front and back audio
ports. If one port failed, check if the
port is set to multi-channel.

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English

English

System

Problem Possible Cause Action

Too many programs are
running.

System speed is
too slow

The system often

hangs or freezes.

Computer virus attack

Hard disk drive failure

Memory module problems

There is not enough
air ventilation for your
computer.

Incompatible softwares are
installed.

Close some of the programs.

• Use an anti-virus software to
scan for viruses and repair your
computer.

• Reinstall the operating system.

• Send the damaged hard disk
drive to ASUS Service Center for
servicing.

• Replace with a new hard disk drive.

• Replace with compatible memory
modules.

• Remove the extra memory
modules that you have installed,
then try again.

Move your computer to an area with

better air ow.

Reinstall the OS and reinstall
compatible softwares.

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English

CPU

Problem Possible Cause Action

Your computer is booting
up.

Too noisy right
after turning on
the computer.

Computer is too
noisy when in use.

If the problem still persists, refer to your Desktop PC’s warranty card and contact the ASUS
Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service
center information.

The BIOS settings have
been changed.

Old BIOS version

The CPU fan has been
replaced.

There is not enough
air ventilation for the
computer.

The system temperature is
too high.

It is normal. The fan runs on its
full speed when the computer is
powering on. The fan slows down
after entering the OS.

Restore the BIOS to its default
settings.

Update the BIOS to the latest
version. Visit the ASUS Support
site at http://support.asus.com to
download the latest BIOS versions.

Ensure that you are using a
compatible or ASUS-recommended
CPU fan.

Move your computer to an area with

better air ow.

• Update the BIOS.

• If you know how to reinstall the
motherboard, try to clean the inner
space of the chassis.

English

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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting7-8

ASUS Essentio Desktop PC

CG8350

Benutzerhandbuch

Deutsch

Deutsch

G6181
Erste Ausgabe

Januar 2011

Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.

Kein Teil dieses Handbuchs, einschließlich der darin beschriebenen Produkte und Software, darf
ohne ausdrückliche, schriftliche Genehmigung von ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”) in
irgendeiner Form, ganz gleich auf welche Weise, vervielfältigt, übertragen, abgeschrieben, in einem
Wiedergewinnungssystem gespeichert oder in eine andere Sprache übersetzt werden.

Produktgarantien oder Service werden nicht geleistet, wenn: (1) das Produkt repariert, modiziert
oder abgewandelt wurde, außer schriftlich von ASUS genehmigte Reparaturen, Modizierung oder

Abwandlungen; oder (2) die Seriennummer des Produkts unkenntlich gemacht wurde oder fehlt.
ASUS STELLT DIESES HANDBUCH “SO, WIE ES IST”, OHNE DIREKTE ODER INDIREKTE

GARANTIEN, EINSCHLIESSLICH, JEDOCH NICHT BESCHRÄNKT AUF GARANTIEN ODER
KLAUSELN DER VERKÄUFLICHKEIT ODER TAUGLICHKEIT FÜR EINEN BESTIMMTEN ZWECK,
ZUR VERFÜGUNG. UNTER KEINEN UMSTÄNDEN HAFTET ASUS, SEINE DIREKTOREN,
VORSTANDSMITGLIEDER, MITARBEITER ODER AGENTEN FÜR INDIREKTE, BESONDERE,
ZUFÄLLIGE ODER SICH ERGEBENDE SCHÄDEN (EINSCHLIESSLICH SCHÄDEN AUF
GRUND VON PROFITVERLUST, GESCHÄFTSVERLUST, BEDIENUNGSAUSFALL ODER
DATENVERLUST, GESCHÄFTSUNTERBRECHUNG UND ÄHNLICHEM), AUCH WENN ASUS VON
DER WAHRSCHEINLICHKEIT DERARTIGER SCHÄDEN AUF GRUND VON FEHLERN IN DIESEM
HANDBUCH ODER AM PRODUKT UNTERRICHTET WURDE.

SPEZIFIKATIONEN UND INFORMATIONEN IN DIESEM HANDBUCH DIENEN AUSSCHLIESSLICH
DER INFORMATION, KÖNNEN JEDERZEIT OHNE ANKÜNDIGUNG GEÄNDERT WERDEN
UND DÜRFEN NICHT ALS VERPFLICHTUNG SEITENS ASUS AUSGELEGT WERDEN. ASUS
ÜBERNIMMT FÜR EVENTUELLE FEHLER ODER UNGENAUIGKEITEN IN DIESEM HANDBUCH
KEINE VERANTWORTUNG ODER HAFTUNG, EINSCHLIESSLICH DER DARIN BESCHRIEBENEN
PRODUKTE UND SOFTWARE.

In diesem Handbuch angegebene Produkt- und Firmennamen können u.U. eingetragene Warenzeichen

oder Urheberrechte der entsprechenden Firmen sein und dienen nur der Identizierung oder Erklärung zu

Gunsten des Eigentümers, ohne Rechte verletzen zu wollen.

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Inhalt

Erklärungen ....................................................................................................v

Sicherheitsinformationen .............................................................................. vii

Darstellungssystematik ................................................................................ viii

Weitere Informationsquellen ........................................................................ viii

Verpackungsinhalt .........................................................................................ix

Kapitel 1 Erste Schritte

Willkommen! ............................................................................................... 1-1

Kennenlernen des Computers .................................................................... 1-1

Einrichten Ihres Computers ........................................................................ 1-5

Ein-/Ausschalten Ihres Computers. ............................................................ 1-8

Kapitel 2 Verwenden von Windows® 7

Das erste Starten ........................................................................................ 2-1

Windows® 7 Desktop verwenden ................................................................ 2-2

Ihre Dateien und Ordner verwalten ............................................................. 2-7

System wiederherstellen ........................................................................... 2-10

Computer schützen ....................................................................................2-11

Windows® Hilfe und Support ..................................................................... 2-15

Kapitel 3 Anschließen von Geräten an Ihren Computer

Anschließen eines USB-Datenträgers ........................................................ 3-1

Anschließen von Mikrofon und Lautsprechern ........................................... 3-2

Anschließen von mehreren externen Anzeigegeräten ................................ 3-5

Anschließen eines HDTV ............................................................................ 3-7

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Kapitel 4 Computer verwenden

Richtige Sitzhaltung beim verwenden des Desktop PCs ............................ 4-1

Speicherkartenleser verwenden ................................................................. 4-2

Optisches Laufwerk verwenden .................................................................. 4-3

Multimedia-Tastatur verwenden (nur bei bestimmten Modellen) ................ 4-4

Kapitel 5 Einrichten der Internetverbindung

Kabelverbindung ......................................................................................... 5-1

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Inhalt

Kapitel 6 Verwenden der Hilfsprogramme

ASUS AI Suite II .......................................................................................... 6-1

ASUS AI Manager ..................................................................................... 6-10

Nero 9 6-1

Systemwiederherstellung .......................................................................... 6-19

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Kapitel 7 Problembehandlung

Problembehandlung .................................................................................... 7-1

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Erklärungen

REACH

Die rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen für REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation,
and Restriction of Chemicals) erfüllend, veröffentlichen wir die chemischen Substanzen in
unseren Produkten auf unserer ASUS REACH-Webseite unter
http://csr.asus.com/english/index.aspx.

Erklärung der Federal Communications Commission

Dieses Gerät stimmt mit den FCC-Vorschriften Teil 15 überein. Sein Betrieb unterliegt
folgenden zwei Bedingungen:

• Dieses Gerät darf keine schädigenden Interferenzen erzeugen, und

• Dieses Gerät muss alle empfangenen Interferenzen aufnehmen, einschließlich
derjenigen, die einen unerwünschten Betrieb erzeugen.

Dieses Gerät ist auf Grund von Tests für Übereinstimmung mit den Einschränkungen
eines Digitalgeräts der Klasse B, gemäß Teil 15 der FCC-Vorschriften, zugelassen.
Diese Einschränkungen sollen bei Installation des Geräts in einer Wohnumgebung auf
angemessene Weise gegen schädigende Interferenzen schützen. Dieses Gerät erzeugt und
verwendet Hochfrequenzenergie und kann, wenn es nicht gemäß den Anweisungen des

Herstellers installiert und bedient wird, den Radio- und Fernsehempfang empndlich stören.

Es wird jedoch nicht garantiert, dass bei einer bestimmten Installation keine Interferenzen

auftreten. Wenn das Gerät den Radio- oder Fernsehempfang empndlich stört, was sich

durch Aus- und Einschalten des Geräts feststellen lässt, ist der Benutzer ersucht, die
Interferenzen mittels einer oder mehrerer der folgenden Maßnahmen zu beheben:

• Empfangsantenne neu ausrichten oder an einem anderen Ort aufstellen.

• Den Abstand zwischen dem Gerät und dem Empfänger vergrößern.

• Das Gerät an die Steckdose eines Stromkreises anschließen, an die nicht auch der
Empfänger angeschlossen ist.

• Den Händler oder einen erfahrenen Radio-/Fernsehtechniker um Hilfe bitten.

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Um Übereinstimmung mit den FCC-Vorschriften zu gewährleisten, müssen abgeschirmte

Kabel für den Anschluss des Monitors an die Grakkarte verwendet werden. Änderungen
oder Modizierungen dieses Geräts, die nicht ausdrücklich von der für Übereinstimmung

verantwortlichen Partei genehmigt sind, können das Recht des Benutzers, dieses Gerät zu
betreiben, annullieren.

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RF-Aussetzungswarnung

Dieses Gerät und die integrierte Antenne dürfen nicht näher als 20 cm an Ihrem Körper oder

in der Nähe bendenden Personen installiert und betrieben werden. Dieses Gerät und seine

Antenne(n) dürfen nicht zusammen oder in der Nähe mit anderen Antennen oder Sendern

betrieben werden. Endnutzer müssen die spezischen Betriebsanleitungen für eine RF-

Aussetzung innerhalb der anerkannten Bereiche befolgen.

Erklärung des kanadischen Ministeriums für Telekommunikation

Dieses Digitalgerät überschreitet keine Grenzwerte für Funkrauschemissionen der Klasse
B, die vom kanadischen Ministeriums für Telekommunikation in den Funkstörvorschriften
festgelegt sind.

Dieses Digitalgerät der Klasse B stimmt mit dem kanadischen ICES-003 überein.

Macrovision Corporation-Produktanmerkung

Dieses Produkt verfügt über Kopierschutztechnologie, die durch methodische
Anforderungen bestimmter U.S.A.-Patente und anderer geistiger Eigentumsrechte der
Macrovision Corporation und anderer Parteien geschützt sind. Die Verwendung dieser
Kopierschutztechnologie muss von Macrovision Corporation genehmigt werden und ist,
wenn nicht anderweitig von der Macrovision Corporation genehmigt, nur für private
oder eingeschränkte Vorführungszwecke vorgesehen. Reverse-Engineering oder Demontage
ist verboten.

VORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur
durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung
gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

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Warnung: Lithium-Ionen-Akkus

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Sicherheitsinformationen

Bevor Sie das Gerät reinigen, trennen Sie es von der Stromversorgung. Wischen Sie den
Desktop PC mit einem weichen Tuch oder einem Fensterleder ab, das Sie mit einer Lösung
aus einem nicht scheuernden Reinigungsmittel und einigen Tropfen warmem Wasser
angefeuchtet haben. Wischen Sie verbleibende Feuchtigkeit mit einem trockenen Tuch ab.

• NICHT auf unebene oder instabile Oberächen aufstellen. Bei Beschädigung des
Gehäuses den Kundendienst aufsuchen.

• KEINER

• KEINE

• KEINEN

• KEIN

• Akku-Sicherheitswarnung: Batterie

• Dieses Produkt in Umgebungstemperaturen zwischen 0˚C und 35˚C verwenden.

• Die Lufteinlässe des Desktop PCs

• KEINE

• Den Kabel zur Vermeidung eine Stromschlags aus der Steckdose herausziehen, bevor

• Suchen Sie Fachpersonal auf, bevor ein Adapter oder Verlängerungskabel verwendet

• Die Netzteilspannung sollte der örtlichen Stromversorgung entsprechen. Falls Sie sich

• Falls das Netzteil ausfällt, reparieren Sie es nicht selbst. Wenden Sie sich an

schmutzigen oder staubigen Umgebung aussetzen. Kein Betrieb während eines

Gaslecks.

Gegenstände auf die Oberäche fallenlassen und keine Fremdgegenstände in

den Desktop PC einführen.

magnetischen oder elektrischen Feldern aussetzen.

Aussetzen oder Betreiben in der nähe von Flüssigkeiten, Regen oder Feuchtigkeit.

Kein Modembetrieb während eines elektrischen Sturms.

NICHT in offenes Feuer werfen. Kontakte NICHT

kurzschließen. Den Akku NICHT auseinandernehmen.

NICHT abdecken, um eine Überhitzung des Systems

zu vermeiden.

beschädigten Stromkabel, Zubehörteile oder andere Peripheriegeräte

verwenden.

das System bewegt wird.

wird. Solche Geräte können den Schutzkreislauf für die Erdung unterbrechen.

über die Spannung der Stromversorgung unsicher sind, wenden Sie sich an Ihren
Stromversorger.

qualiziertes Fachpersonal oder Ihren Händler.

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Darstellungssystematik

Um sicherzustellen, dass Sie bestimmte Aufgaben richtig ausführen, beachten Sie bitte die
folgenden Symbole und Schriftformate, die in diesem Handbuch verwendet werden.

GEFAHR/WARNUNG: Informationen zum Vermeiden von

Verletzungen beim Ausführen einer Aufgabe.

VORSICHT: Informationen zum Vermeiden von Schäden an den

Komponenten beim Ausführen einer Aufgabe.

WICHTIG: Anweisungen, die Sie beim Ausführen einer Aufgabe

befolgen müssen.

HINWEIS: Tipps und zusätzliche Informationen zur Erleichterung

bei der Ausführung einer Aufgabe.

Weitere Informationsquellen

An den folgenden Quellen nden Sie weitere Informationen und Produkt- sowie Software-

Updates.

ASUS-Webseiten

ASUS-Webseiten enthalten weltweit aktualisierte Informationen über ASUS-Hardware

und Softwareprodukte. Beziehen Sie sich auf die ASUS-Webseite unter
www.asus.com.

Vor-Ort Technische Unterstützung
Besuchen Sie die ASUS-Webseite unter

Kontaktinformationen der Technischen Unterstützung vor Ort.

http://support.asus.com/contact für

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In

stalla

tion

Guide

ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Tastatur x1 Maus x1

Stromversorgungskabel x1 Installationsanleitung x1

Garantiekarte x1 Nero 9 Brennsoftware DVD x1

• Sollten o.g. Artikel beschädigt oder nicht vorhanden sein, wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren
Händler.

• Die oberhalb illustrierten Artikel sind nur zur Referenz gedacht. Die tatsächlichen

Produktspezikationen können sich je nach Modell unterscheiden.

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x

Kapitel 1

Erste Schritte

Willkommen!

Vielen Dank für den Kauf eines ASUS Essentio CG8350 Desktop PCs!
Der ASUS Essentio CG8350 Desktop PC liefert topaktuelle Leistung, unvergleichliche

Zuverlässigkeit und benutzerorientierte Anwendungen. All diese Eigenschaften wurden in
diesem verblüffend futuristischen und eleganten Systemgehäuse vereint.

Lesen Sie die ASUS Garantiekarte sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie Ihren ASUS Desktop PC in
Betrieb nehmen.

Kennenlernen des Computers

Abbildungen werden nur zur Ihrer Referenz bereitgestellt. Anschlüsse und deren
Platzierung sowie Gehäusefarben variieren mit verschiedenen Modellen.

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1. USB 2.0-Anschlüsse. Diese Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)-Anschlüsse nehmen

USB 2.0-Geräte wie Maus, Drucker, Kamera, PDA und andere Geräte auf.

2. Mikrofonanschluss.

3. Kopfhöreranschluss.

4. Einschalttaste.

5. Auswurftaste für optisches Laufwerk.

öffnen.

6. Schacht für optisches Laufwerk (leer).

Laufwerk einbauen.

7. Optisches Laufwerk

8. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™-Kartensteckplatz.

Stick™- / Memory Stick Pro™-Karte in diesen Steckplatz ein.

9. Secure Digital™- / MultiMediaCard-Kartensteckplatz.

Digital™- / MultiMedia-Karte, in diesen Steckplatz ein.

10. CompactFlash

Microdrive™-Karten in diesen Steckplatz ein.

Dieser Anschluss verbindet mit einem Mikrofon.

Dieser Anschluss verbindet mit Kopfhörern oder Lautsprechern.

Drücken Sie diese Taste, um Ihren Computer einzuschalten.

Drücken Sie diese Taste, um das Laufwerk zu

Hier können Sie ein zusätzliches optisches

. Hier bendet sich ein optisches Laufwerk.

Führen Sie eine Memory

Führen Sie eine Secure

®

- / Microdrive™-Kartensteckplatz. Führen Sie CompactFlash® /

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1. Stromanschluss.Stromanschluss. Verbinden Sie das Stromkabel mit diesem Anschluss.

2. Stromschalter.

3. Lüftungsöffnungen.

Lüftungsöffnungen. Diese Öffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation.

Schaltet die Stromversorgung für Ihren Computer An/Aus.

Blockieren Sie NICHT die Lüftungsöffnungen im Gehäuse. Stellen Sie immer adäquate
Ventilation für Ihren Computer bereit.

4. PS/2 Kombianschluss für Tastatur / Maus (lila/grün).PS/2 Kombianschluss für Tastatur / Maus (lila/grün). Für den Anschluss einer PS2-

Maus oder -Tastatur.

5. USB 2.0-Anschlüsse.

USB 2.0-Anschlüsse. Diese Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)-Anschlüsse nehmen

USB 2.0-Geräte wie Maus, Drucker, Kamera, PDA und andere Geräte auf.

6. Optischer S/PDIF-Ausgang.

Optischer S/PDIF-Ausgang. Dieser Anschluss verbindet über ein optisches S/PDIF-

Kabel mit externen Audiogeräten.

7. HDMI-Anschluss.

HDMI-Anschluss. Dieser Anschluss ist ein High-Denition Multimedia Interface

(HDMI)-Port (HDCP-konform) für das Abspielen von HD DVD, Blu-Ray und anderen
geschützten Inhalten.

8. DVI-D-Anschluss.

DVI-D-Anschluss. Dieser Anschluss nimmt DVI-D-kompatible Geräte auf und ist

HDCP-konform. Dies ermöglicht die Wiedergabe von HD DVDs, Blu-Ray Disks und
anderen Medienträgern mit geschützten Inhalten.

9. VGA-Anschluss.

VGA-Anschluss. Dieser Anschluss ist für einen VGA-Monitor oder andere VGA-

kompatible Geräte vorgesehen.

10. USB 3.0-Anschlüsse.

USB 3.0-Anschlüsse. Diese Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0)-Anschlüsse nehmen

USB 3.0-Geräte wie Maus, Drucker, Kamera, PDA und andere Geräte auf.

• Verbinden Sie die Tastatur oder Maus NICHT mit einen USB 3.0-Anschluss, wenn Sie
Windows® installieren.

• Durch die Beschränkungen des USB 3.0-Controllers können USB 3.0-Geräte nur unter
Windows® und nach der USB 3.0-Treiberinstallation verwendet werden.

• USB 3.0-Geräte können nur als Datenträger verwendet werden.

• Wir empfehlen Ihnen dringend, dass Sie USB 3.0-Geräte an den USB 3.0-Anschlüssen
anschließen, um die volle USB 3.0-Listung für Ihre Geräte zu erzielen.

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11. USB 2.0-Anschlüsse. Diese Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)-Anschlüsse nehmen

USB 2.0-Geräte wie Maus, Drucker, Kamera, PDA und andere Geräte auf.

12. LAN (R�-45)-Anschluss.LAN (R�-45)-Anschluss.

Dieser Anschluss ermöglicht Gigabit-Verbindungen zu

einem Local Area Network (LAN) mittels eines Netzwerk-Hub.

LED-Anzeigen am LAN-Anschluss

Aktivitäts-/Verbindungs- LED Geschwindigkeits-LED
Status Beschreibung Status Beschreibung

AUS Nicht verbunden AUS 10Mbps-Verbindung
ORANGE Verbunden ORANGE 100Mbps-Verbindung
BLINKT Datenaktivität GRÜN 1Gbps-Verbindung

ASUS CG8350 1-3

ACT/LINK

SPEED

LED

LED

LAN-Anschluss

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13. Seitenlautsprecherausgang (grau).Seitenlautsprecherausgang (grau). Dieser Anschluss verbindet in einer 8-Kanal-

Audiokonguration mit den Seitenlautsprechern.

14. Hinterer Lautsprecherausgang (schwarz).

Dieser Anschluss verbindet in einer 4-

Kanal-, 6-Kanal- oder 8-Kanal-Audiokonguration mit den hinteren Lautsprechern.

15. Mitte/Subwoofer-Anschluss (orange).

Mitte/Subwoofer-Anschluss (orange). Dieser Anschluss verbindet mit den Mitte-/

Subwoofer-Lautsprechern.

16. Mikrofonanschluss (rosa).

Mikrofonanschluss (rosa). Dieser Anschluss verbindet mit einem Mikrofon.

17. Line Out-Anschluss (hellgrün).

Line Out-Anschluss (hellgrün). Dieser Anschluss verbindet mit Kopfhörern

oder Lautsprechern. In 4-Kanal-, 6-Kanal- und 8-Kanalkongurationen wird dieser

Anschluss zum Frontlautsprecherausgang.

18. Line In-Anschluss (hellblau).

Line In-Anschluss (hellblau). Dieser Anschluss verbindet mit Tonband-, CD- oder

DVD-Playern und anderen Audiogeräten.

Die Funktionen der Audiosusgänge in 2, 4, 6 oder 8-Kanalkongurationen entnehmen Sie
bitte der folgenden Audio-Kongurationstabelle.



Anschlüsse

Hellblau Line In Line In Line In Line In

Hellgrün Line Out

Rosa Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Mitte/Subwoofer Mitte/Subwoofer

Schwarz –

Grau – – – Seitenlautsprecher

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Kopfhörer

2-Kanal

4-Kanal 6-Kanal 8-Kanal

Frontlautsprecher Frontlautsprecher Frontlautsprecher

Rücklautsprecher Rücklautsprecher Rücklautsprecher

Die Anzeigeausgangsanschlusse

an dieser optionalen Grakkarte können je nach Modell unterschiedlich ausfallen.

20. Blenden für Erweiterungssteckplätze.

Entfernen Sie die Blende beim installieren

einer Erweiterungskarte.

1-4 Kapitel 1: Erste Schritte

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Einrichten Ihres Computers

Dieser Abschnitt führt Sie durch das Anschließen wesentlicher Hardware-Geräte wie einen
externen Monitor, Tastatur, Maus und Stromkabel an Ihren Computer.

Anschließen eines externen Monitors

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Verbinden Sie den Monitor mit dem Anzeigeausgang der eingebauten ASUS Grakkarte.

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1. Verbinden Sie einen Monitor mit dem Anzeigeausgang der ASUS-Grakkarte.

2. Schließen Sie den Monitor an die Stromversorgung an.

Die Anzeigeausgänge der ASUS Grakkarten können sich je nach Modell unterscheiden.

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ASUS CG8350 1-5

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Verbinden Sie den Monitor mit dem Anzeigeausgang der integrierten Grakkarte.

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1. Schließen Sie einen VGA-Monitor am VGA-Anschluss oder einen DVI-D-Monitor am
DVI-D-Anschluss oder einen HDMI-Monitor am HDMI-Anschluss an der Rückseite des
Computers an.

2. Schließen Sie den Monitor an die Stromversorgung an.

• Wenn Ihr Computer mit einer ASUS-Grakkarte ausgestattet ist, wird diese Grakkarte

im BIOS als primäres Anzeigegerät eingerichtet. Verbinden Sie deshalb den monitor mit

dem Anzeigeausgang dieser Grakkarte.

• Um mehrere externe Monitore mit Ihren Computer zu verbinden, beziehen Sie sich

auf das Kapitel 3 Anschließen von mehreren externen Anzeigegeräten in diesem
Handbuch.

1-6 Kapitel 1: Erste Schritte

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Anschließen einer USB-Tastatur und USB-Maus

Verbinden Sie eine USB-Tastatur und USB-Maus mit den USB-Anschlüssen auf der
Rücktafel (Rückseite) Ihres Computers.

Anschließen des Netzkabels

Verbinden Sie ein Ende des Netzkabels mit dem Stromanschluss auf der Rücktafel
(Rückseite) Ihres Computers und das andere Ende mit der Steckdose.

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ASUS CG8350 1-7

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Ein-/Ausschalten Ihres Computers.

Dieser Abschnitt beschreibt, wie Sie den Computer nach der Einrichtung Ein-/Ausschalten
können.

Computer einschalten

So schalten Sie den Computer ein:

1. Schalten Sie den Monitor ein.

2. Kippen Sie den Stromschalter zu EIN und drücken Sie die Einschalttaste, um Ihren
Computer einzuschalten.

Einschalttaste

EIN

AUS

3. Warten Sie, bis das Betriebssystem automatisch hochlädt.

Computer ausschalten

So schalten Sie den Computer aus:

1. Schließen Sie alle laufenden Anwendungen.

®

2. Klicken Sie im Windows

3. Klicken Sie auf
herunterzufahren.

-Desktop auf .

(Herunterfahren), um das Betriebssystem

1-8 Kapitel 1: Erste Schritte

Kapitel 2

Verwenden von Windows® 7

Das erste Starten

Beim ersten Start Ihres Computers erscheint eine Abfolge von Fenstern, um Sie durch die

Konguration der Grundeinstellungen Ihres Windows Windows® 7 Betriebssystems zu führen.

So führen Sie den Erststart aus:

1. Schalten Sie den Computer ein. Warten Sie einige Minuten, bis das Fenster

einrichten (Set Up Windows) erscheint.

2. Wählen Sie in der Dropdownliste Ihre Sprache. Klicken Sie auf

3. Wählen Sie aus der Dropdownliste Ihr

Währung (Currency) sowie Tastatur-Layout (Keyboard Layout). Klicken Sie auf
Next (Weiter).

4. Geben Sie einmalige Namen für

(Computer name) ein. Klicken Sie auf Weiter (Next).

5. Geben sie die benötigten Informationen ein, um Ihr Kennwort einzurichten, und klicken

Sie auf Weiter (Next). Sie können auch auf Weiter (Next) klicken und diesen Schritt
ohne ein Kennwort einzugeben zu überspringen.

Falls Sie später einen Benutzernamen oder Kennwort einrichten möchten, beziehen Sie
sich auf den Abschnitt Benutzerkonto und Kennwort einrichten in diesem Kapitel.

Land (Country) oder Region, Zeit (Time) und

Benutzername (user name) und Computername

Weiter (Next).

Windows

6. Lesen Sie sorgfältig die Lizenzbedingungen (License terms). Wählen Sie

akzeptiere die Lizenzbedingungen (I accept the license terms) und klicken Sie auf
Weiter (Next).

7. Wählen Sie zwischen

settings) oder Nur wichtige Updates installieren (Install important updates only),
um Sicherheitseinstellungen Ihres Computers einzustellen. Um diesen Schritt zu
überspringen, wählen Sie Später nachfragen (Ask me later).

8. Überprüfen Sie die Zeit- und Datumseinstellungen. Klicken Sie auf
Das System ladet die neuen Einstellungen und startet erneut. Sie können jetzt mit der
Verwendung Ihres Computers beginnen.

ASUS CG8350 2-1

Empfohlene Einstellungen verwenden (Use recommended

Ich

Weiter (Next).

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Windows® 7 Desktop verwenden

Klicken Sie auf das Startsymbol > Hilfe und Support (Help and Support), um weitere
Informationen über Windows® 7 zu erhalten.

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Startmenü

Taskleiste

Infobereich

Das Startmenü verwenden

Das Startmenü ermöglicht Ihnen den Zugang zu Programmen, Anwendungen und anderen
nützlichen Elementen auf Ihrem Computer. Ebenso bietet es Ihnen weitere Informationen
über Windows 7 durch die Funktionen von Hilfe und Support (Help and Support).

Elemente im Startmenü ausführen

So führen Sie Elemente im Startmenü aus:

®

1. Klicken Sie in der Windows

2. Wählen Sie im Startmenü das Element, welches Sie ausführen möchten.

Sie können Programme, die Sie dauerhaft im Startmenü anzeigen möchten, an das
Startmenü anheften. Für weitere Details beziehen Sie sich auf den Abschnitt Programme
an Startmenü oder Taskleiste anheften in diesem Kapitel.

-Taskleiste auf das Startsymbol .

2-2 Kapitel 2: Verwenden von Windows® 7

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Das Element Getting Started verwenden

Das im Startmenü aufgelistete Element Erste
Schritte (Getting Started) enthält Informationen

über allgemeine Aufgaben wie die Personalisierung
von Windows®, Hinzufügen neuer Benutzer und

Dateitransfer, um Sie mit der Benutzeroberäche

von Windows® 7 vertraut zu machen.

So verwenden Sie das Element Erste Schritte:

®

1. Klicken Sie in der Windows

-Taskleiste auf

das Startsymbol , um das Startmenü zu
laden.

2. Wählen Sie

Erste Schritte (Getting Started).

Eine Liste möglicher Aufgaben erscheint.

3. Wählen Sie die gewünschte Aufgabe.

Taskleiste verwenden

Die Taskleiste ermöglicht das Starten und die Verwaltung der auf Ihrem Computer
installierten Programme oder Elemente.

Ein Programm aus der Taskleiste starten

So starten Sie ein Programm aus der Taskleiste:

®

• Klicken Sie auf ein Symbol in der Windows
Sie erneut auf das Symbol, um das Programm auszublenden.

-Taskleiste, um es zu auszuführen. Klicken

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Sie können Programme, die Sie dauerhaft anzeigen möchten, an die Taskleiste anheften.
Für weitere Details beziehen Sie sich auf den Abschnitt Programme an Startmenü oder
Taskleiste anheften in diesem Kapitel.

ASUS CG8350 2-3

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Elemente an die Sprunglisten anheften

Ein Rechtsklick auf ein Symbol in der Taskleiste
ladet die Sprungliste (Jumplist), um Ihnen
einen Schnellzugang zu Bezugslinks eines
Programms oder Elements zu erleichtern. Sie
können Elemente wie Webseiten-Favoriten, oft
verwendete Ordner oder Laufwerke sowie kürzlich
abgespielte Mediendateien an die Sprungliste
(Jumplist) anheften.

So heften Sie Elemente an die Sprungliste an:

1. Klicken Sie mit der rechten Maustaste ein Symbol in der Taskleiste an.

2. Klicken Sie mit der rechten Maustaste auf das gewünschte Element in der Sprungliste

und wählen Sie An diese Liste anheften (Pin to this list).

Elemente von der Sprungliste lösen

So lösen Sie Elemente von der Sprungliste:

1. Klicken Sie mit der rechten Maustaste ein Symbol in der Taskleiste an.

2. Klicken Sie mit der rechten Maustaste auf das gewünschte Element in der Sprungliste

und wählen Sie Von dieser Liste lösen (Unpin from this list).

Programme an Startmenü oder Taskleiste anheften

So heften Sie Programme ans Startmenü oder Taskleiste an:

®

1. Klicken Sie in der Windows
Startsymbol , um das Startmenü zu laden.

2. Klicken Sie mit der rechten Maustatste auf das
Gewünschte Element.

3. Wählen Sie

An Taskleiste anheften (Pin to
Taskbar) oder An Startmenü anheften (Pin to
Start menu).

-Taskleiste auf das

Sie können auch das Symbol eines
aktuell ausgeführten Programms
mit der rechten Maustaste
anklicken und Dieses Programm

an Taskleiste anheften (Pin this
program to taskbar) auswählen.

2-4 Kapitel 2: Verwenden von Windows® 7

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Programme vom Startmenü lösen

So lösen Sie Programme vom Startmenü:

®

1. Klicken Sie in der Windows
laden.

2. Klicken Sie mit der rechten Maustaste auf das gewünschte Programm in der Startmenü
und wählen Sie Von dieser Liste lösen (Remove from this list).

-Taskleiste auf das Startsymbol , um das Startmenü zu

Programme von der Taskleiste lösen

So lösen Sie Programme von der Taskleiste:

1. Klicken Sie in der Taskleiste das
gewünschte Programm mit der rechten
Maustaste an und wählen Sie Dieses

Programm von der Taskleiste lösen
(Unpin this program from taskbar).

Infobereich verwenden

In der Standardeinstellung sind folgende Symbole im Infobereich aufgelistet:

Benachrichtigung für Wartungscenter

Hier können Sie durch das Anklicken dieses Symbols
Warnnachrichten/Benachrichtigungen anzeigen und das Windows®­Wartungscenter laden.

Netzwerkverbindung

Dieses Symbol zeigt den Verbindungsstatus und Signalstärke der
Kabel- oder Drahtlos-Netzwerkverbindung.

Lautstärke

Zur Einstellung der Lautstärke klicken Sie auf dieses Symbol.

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Warnnachricht anzeigen

So zeigen Sie eine Warnnachricht an:

• Klicken Sie auf das Benchrichtigungs
symbol und dann auf die Nachricht,

um diese anzuzeigen.

Für weitere Details beziehen Sie sich auf den Abschnitt Windows®-Wartungscenter
verwenden in diesem Kapitel.

ASUS CG8350 2-5

-

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Symbole und Benachrichtigungen anpassen

Sie können die Symbole und Benachrichtungen in der Taskleiste oder im Infobereich
wahlweise ein- oder ausblenden.

So passen Sie Symbole und Benachrichtungen an:

Deutsch

1. Klicken Sie im Infobreich auf das Pfeilsymbol

2. Klicken Sie auf

3. Wählen Sie in der Dropdownliste die gewünschte Verhaltensweise von Symbolen oder
Elementen, die Sie anpassen möchten.

Anpassen (Customize).

.

2-6 Kapitel 2: Verwenden von Windows® 7