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ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
CG8580
User Manual
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First Edition
March 2012
Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any
means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written
permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modied or altered, unless
such repair, modication of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the
product is defaced or missing.
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Contents
Notices .......................................................................................................... 5
Safety information .......................................................................................... 7
Conventions used in this guide ...................................................................... 8
Where to nd more information ..................................................................... 8
Package contents .......................................................................................... 9
Chapter 1: Getting started
Welcome! ......................................................................................................11
Getting to know your computer .....................................................................11
Setting up your computer ............................................................................. 16
Turning your computer ON/OFF .................................................................. 19
Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7
Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 21
Using Windows® 7 desktop .......................................................................... 22
Managing your les and folders ................................................................... 24
Restoring your system settings .................................................................... 26
Protecting your computer ............................................................................. 27
Getting Windows® Help and Support ........................................................... 28
Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device ............................................................... 29
Connecting microphone and speakers ........................................................ 30
Connecting multiple external displays ......................................................... 33
Connecting an HDTV ................................................................................... 35
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Chapter 4: Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC.............................................. 37
Using the memory card reader .................................................................... 38
Using the optical drive ................................................................................. 39
Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard ............................................ 40
Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse ..................................................... 41
Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection ......................................................................................... 49
Wireless connection (on selected models only) ........................................... 51
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Chapter 6: Using the utilities
ASUS AI Suite II ........................................................................................... 53
ASUS AI Manager ........................................................................................ 63
Nero 9 ........................................................................................................ 68
Recovering your system .............................................................................. 73
Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies .............. 75
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 87
ASUS contact information ............................................................................ 94
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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://csr.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 modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
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RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and
the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of
at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna
installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method
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
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling
information in different regions.
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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: DO NOT throw the battery in re. DO NOT short circuit the
contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery.
• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32F)and
35˚C (95F).
• DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting
overheated.
• DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
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Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
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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.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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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 yourselfInformation to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the componentsInformation 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 aTips 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 http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of
local Technical Support Engineer.
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Package contents
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ASUS Essentio Desktop PCASUS ROG U9N Gaming
Keyboard package x1
ASUS GX900 Gaming
Mouse x1
Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1Installation Guide x1
Warranty card x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1
(optional)
OR
Wi-Fi Ring moving antenna x1 Antenna x1 (optional)(optional)
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may vary
with different models.
• For details on using the bundled gaming keyboard and mouse, refer to sections Using
the ASUS ROG Gaming Keyboard and Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse.
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Chapter 1
Getting started
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8580 Desktop PC!
The ASUS Essentio CG8580 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance,
uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a
stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing.
Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC.
Getting to know your computer
Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary
with different models.
Front panel
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1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.
2. Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot. Insert a Secure Digital™ card or
MultiMediaCard into this slot.
3. Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay.
4. Hot Swap Bay (empty). Allows you to install an additional HDD in this bay.
5. Power LED. This LED lights up when you turn on your computer.
6. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory
Stick Pro™ card into this slot.
7. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card
into this slot.
8. OC Button. This button adjusts the System Level Up prole of your computer.
9. 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.
• 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.
10. 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.
11. Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone.
12. Headphone port. This port connects to a headphone or speaker.
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1. USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. 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.
• The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. UASP standard only
supports Windows® 8.
• 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.
2. USB 2.0 ports.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.
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3. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card (Wi-Fi 802.11). Connect the Wi-Fi Ring moving antenna to this
port.
* Wi-Fi LED indications
Status Description
Off No link
Green Linked
ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card automatically sets itself to the country's available Wi-Fi channels.
4. DisplayPort. This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system.
5. 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.
6. USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. Bottom port supports
USB BIOS Flashback.
7. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel
audio conguration.
8. Rear Speaker Out port (black).Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4, 6, and
8-channel audio conguration.
9. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer
speakers.
10. Microphone port (pink).Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
11. Line Out port (lime).Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or
8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
12. Line In port (light blue).Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6,
or 8-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
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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
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13. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.
DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your
computer.
14. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer.
15. Power connector (input rated: 100~120/200~240Vac, 60/50Hz, 10/5A). Plug the
power cord to this connector.
16. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.
17. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port.Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to an external audio output device via
an optical S/PDIF cable.
18. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
19. VGA port. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.
20. LAN (RJ-45) port.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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21. Sound card ports (removable). Sound card ports (removable). These ports connect to your output devices such as
microphone, headset and speakers.
22. ASUS Graphics Card (optional).ASUS Graphics Card (optional). The display output ports on this optional ASUS
Graphics Card may vary with different models.
23. Expansion slot bracket.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
USB3.0/UASP
USB KB/MS
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.
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• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the
primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port
on the graphics card.
• To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple
external monitors in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details.
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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.
The pre-installed setup utility for the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse can be
accessed only when connecting the mouse to your computer before starting Windows
7 for the rst time. Otherwise, you will have to manually install the setup utility from the
bundled Support DVD. Refer to section Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse of
Chapter 4 for details.
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
USB3.0/UASP
USB KB/MS
This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer.
Turning your computer ON
To turn your computer ON:
1. Turn your monitor ON.
2. Turn the power switch ON, then press the power button on your computer.
Power button
3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
Turning your computer OFF
To turn your computer OFF:
1. Close all running applications.
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2. Click on the Windows® desktop.
3. Click to shut down the operating system.
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Chapter 2
Using Windows® 7
Starting for the rst time
When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in
conguring the basic settings of your Windows® 7 operating system.
To start for the rst time:
1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen
appears.
2. From dropdown list, select your language, then click Next.
3. From the dropdown lists, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and
Keyboard layout, then click Next.
4. Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name, then click Next.
5. Key in the necessary information to set up your password, then click Next. You may
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.
6. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next.
7. Select 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.
8. Review your date and time settings. Click Next. The system loads the new settings and
restarts. You may now start using your computer.
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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.
Using the Start menu
The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your
computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and
Support feature.
Launching items from the Start menu
To launch items from the Start menu:
1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon .
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.
Using the Getting Started item
The Getting Started item on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks
such as personalizing Windows®, adding new users, and transferring les to help you to
familiarize yourself with using Windows® 7.
To use the Getting Started item:
1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.
2. Select Getting Started. The list of available tasks appears.
3. Select the task that you want to do.
Using the taskbar
The taskbar allows you to launch and manage programs or items installed on your computer.
Launching a program from the taskbar
To launch a program from the taskbar:
• From the Windows® taskbar, click an icon to launch it. Click the icon again to hide the
program.
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 quickaccess to the program’s or item’s related links.You may pin items on the jumplist such as
favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media les.
To pin items to the jumplist:
1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon.
2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin, then select Pin to this list.
Unpinning items from the jumplist
To unpin items from the jumplist:
1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon.
2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to remove from the jumplist, then
select Unpin from this list.
Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar
To pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar:
1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon 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.
You may also right-click on the icon of a running program on the taskbar, then select Pin
this program to taskbar.
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Unpinning programs from the Start menu
To unpin programs from the Start menu:
1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.
2. From the Start menu, right-click the program that you want to unpin, then select
Remove from this list.
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.
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Using the notication area
By default, the notication area shows these three icons:
Action Center notication
Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows®
Action Center.
Network connection
This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the wired or wireless network
connection.
Volume
Click this icon to adjust the volume.
Displaying an alert notication
To display an alert notication:
• Click the Notication icon , then click the message to open it.
For more details, refer to the section Using Windows® Action Center in this chapter.
Customizing icons and notications
You may choose to display or hide the icons and notications on the taskbar or on the
notication area.
To customize icons and notications:
1. From the notication area, click on the arrow icon .
2. Click Customize.
3. From the dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you want to
customize.
Managing your les and folders
Using Windows® Explorer
Windows® Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organize your les and folders.
Launching Windows® Explorer
To launch Windows Explorer:
1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.
2. Click Computer to launch Windows Explorer.
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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.
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 Arrange by eld, click to display the dropdown list.
3. Select your preferred arrangement type.
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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 Sort by, then select your preferred sorting type.
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.
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Adding a new folder
To add a new folder:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. From the toolbar, click New folder.
3. Key in a name for the new folder.
You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder.
Backing up your les
Setting up a backup
To set up a backup:
1. Click > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
2. Click Set up backup. Click Next.
3. Select your backup destination. Click Next.
4. Select 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.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to nish the process.
Restoring your system settings
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 > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
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Protecting your computer
Using Windows® 7 Action Center
Windows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security information, system
maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common
computer problems.
You may customize the notications. For more details, refer to the previous section
Customizing icons and notications in this chapter.
Launching Windows® 7 Action Center
To launch Windows® 7 Action Center:
1. To launch Windows 7 Action Center, click the Notication icon , then click Open
Action Center.
2. From Windows 7 Action Center, click the task that you want to do.
Using Windows® Update
Windows Update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security
and performance of your computer.
Launching Windows® Update
To launch Windows® Update:
1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.
2. Select All Programs > Windows Update.
3. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do.
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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:
1. From the Windows® taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users.
2. Select Manage another account.
3. Select Create a new account.
4. Key in the name of the new user.
5. Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type.
6. When done, click 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 Create a password.
3. Key in a password and conrm it. Key in your password’s hint.
4. When done, click Create password.
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. 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 Agree & Activate.
3. Input your e-mail address and select your location. Click Next.
4. Click Finish to complete the activation.
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.
Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows
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USB KB/MS
USB3.0/UASP
USB KB/MS
Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device
This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels.
These 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.
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Front panel
Rear panel
To remove a USB storage device:
1. Click from the Windows notication area on your
computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject
USB3.0 FlashDisk if you are using the USB3.0 ash drive
or USB3.0-compatible devices.
2. When the 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 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 > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display >
Change display settings.
• Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears,
click Personalize > Display > Change display settings.
5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.
• 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 conrmation message.
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Connecting an HDTV
Connect a High Denition 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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Chapter 4
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.
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 Computer screen.
• The memory card reader LED lights up and blinks when data is being read from or
written to the memory card.
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
notication area before removing the memory card.
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Using the optical drive
Inserting an optical disc
To insert an optical disc:
1. While your system is on, press the PUSH button.
2. Press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray.
3. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up.
4. Push the tray to close it.
5. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your les.
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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.
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 Computer screen, and then click Eject.
2. Remove the disc from the disc tray.
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Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard
Your CG8580 Essentio Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS ROG U9N Gaming
Keyboard for an optimal gaming experience.
Installing the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard
1.
Check the section Package contents for the package contents of the ASUS ROG U9N
Gaming Keyboard.
Use the bundled PS/2 to USB adaptor to connect your gaming keyboard to your
computer’s USB 2.0 port.
Align and insert the wrist pad into the gaming keyboard’s wrist pad slots (A). Using both
2.
thumbs, push down the wrist pad until it snaps in place (B).
A
Restart your computer. Windows® automatically installs all necessary drivers for your
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Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse
Your CG8580 Essentio Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse
for your full-blast game control.
Check the section Package contents for the package contents of the ASUS GX900
Gaming Mouse.
The ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse comes with a left button, a right button, a scroll wheel, two
side buttons, a DPI button, and a specially designed Prole Switch button.
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Keys Description Keys Description
Left button
1
Right button
2
Scroll wheel
3
DPI switch
4
Prole switch button/Prole indicator*
5
LED DPI indicator**
6
GX900 logo
7
IE Forward button
8
IE Backward button
9
Mouse feet
10
Mouse feet and Twin-Eye Laser sensor
11
Weight base (5 x 4.5g blocks)***
12
*** To adjust the mouse weight, add or remove the weight blocks.
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*Prole switch LED indications
LED colors
None
Green
Red
Orange
**DPI switch LED indications
LED colors
2
4
Indications
Normal Prole
Prole 1
Prole 2
Prole 3
Indications
DPI Level 1
DPI Level 2
Launching the program
A specially designed program is pre-installed on your computer, which allows you to set up
your ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse to avail all its features.
When you connect ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse to your computer before starting Windows®
7 for the rst time, the program automatically detected the mouse and can be accessed
directly. Otherwise, you will have to manually install the setup utility from the bundled Support
DVD.
To install the program from Support DVD, place the support DVD into the optical drive and
follow the onscreen instructions to launch the program.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the GX900.exe le. Double-click the GX900.exe le to launch the program.
Setting your ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse
Ensure that your gaming mouse is connected to your computer’s USB port. The program
automatically detects the mouse and displays the main menu.
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Main Menu
Items Description
1 Click each tab to display the selected prole menu.
2 Displays the prole icon to congure prole 1-3 menus.
3 Click to reset the DPI conguration to the previously saved settings.
4 Drag the slider to adjust the DPI value for each level.
5 Click to reset the button settings to the previous settings
6 Click to display the different prole color indicators and their status.
7 Click to load the saved prole to your mouse.
8 Click to save the current prole settings to your hard disk drive.
9 Click to reset all the mouse settings to the factory default settings.
10 Click to save the settings you have made.
11 Click to save the settings you have made and exit the program.
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* Each prole provides two DPI levels. Two DPI switch LEDs light up indicating that you are
using Level 1, and four LEDs light up indicating that you are using Level 2.
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Prole 1 menu
Items Description
1 Click to open the Edit menu and change the prole name and prole icon.
2 Enter the desired prole name.
3 Click to locate the image le you want to use as the prole icon.
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Select the function for each button/action from the drop down list.
* Refer to the table below for more details.
Functions Description
L-Button Left mouse button function
R-Button Right mouse button function
M-Button Middle mouse button function
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IE Forward
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the previous page.
IE Forward button function. If selected, press the button to go to the
next page.
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Functions Description
Keyboard Press the button to perform a keystroke or keystroke sequence.
Macro
Script #1-6
Press the button to run a command or series of commands that you
can edit via the Edit Macro menu. See Macro menu for details.
Press the button to run a script that you can edit via the Edit Script
menu. See Edit Script menu for details.
DPI [+] Press the button to increase the DPI value.
DPI [-] Press the button to decrease the DPI value.
DPI Level 1/2 Press the button to use the DPI Level 1/2.
Prole Switch Prole Switch button function.
Normal Prole Press the button to use the normal prolle.
User Prole 1/2/3 Press the button to use the customized prole 1/2/3.
Press the button to scroll leftward/rightward as a tilt wheel does.
Wheel (left/right)
This function only works for Microsoft® Ofce applications under
the Windows® 7/Vista operating systems.
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Rapid Fire (mouse)
Rapid Fire (key)
Press the button to do a rapid re in a click-to-attack game, which is
the same as triple clicking the left mouse button.
Press the button to do a rapid re in a game using the spacebar to
attack, which is the same as pressing the keyboard’s spacebar thrice.
Web Browser Press the button to launch your default web browser.
E-mail Press the button to launch your default e-mail application.
Media Player Press the button to launch your default media player.
Play/Pause
Stop
Next Track
These buttons become playback control buttons in an active media
player.
Prev Track
Volume Up/Down Press the button to increase/decrease the system volume.
Mute Press the button to turn the volume’s mute mode on/off.
Calculator Press the button to launch the Calculator application.
My Computer Press the button to open My Computer window.
Disabled Select this item to deactivate the mouse’s selected button.
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Edit Macro menu
Items Description
Edit Macro Click to open the Edit Macro menu.
Timing
Insert
Check this item to record the time between pressing down and
releasing a button. (Default: 12 milliseconds)
When checked, the new instruction will be inserted before the selected
instruction. Otherwise, any new instruction will be given the rst priority.
Start* Click to start recording the keystrokes and/or mouse actions.
Stop Click to stop recording the keystrokes and/or mouse actions.
Clear Click to clear all saved instructions.
Move up/down Click to move up/down the selected instruction.
Instruction
cycle time
When Timing is unchecked, all the actions’ delay time will be the value
you chose from the drop down list.
Loop Sets the macro to run at a click and stop when clicked again.
Fire Sets the macro to run once in one click.
Keeping re
Sets the macro to run when you hold down the button and stop when
you release the button.
Export Click to save the current macro to your hard disk drive.
Import Click to load a macro from your hard disk drive.
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Edit Script menu
Items Description
Edit Script Click to open the Edit Script menu.
Timing
Insert
Check this item to record the time between pressing down and
releasing a button. (Default: 12 milliseconds)
When checked, the new instruction will be inserted before the selected
instruction. Otherwise, any new instruction will be given the rst priority.
Start Click to start recording the keystrokes and/or mouse actions.
Stop Click to stop recording the keystrokes and/or mouse actions.
Clear Click to clear all saved instructions.
Move up/down Click to move up/down the selected instruction.
Instruction
cycle time
When Timing is unchecked, all the actions’ delay time will be the value
you chose from the drop down list.
Loop Sets the script to run at a click and stop when clicked again.
Fire Sets the script to run once in one click.
Keeping re
Sets the script to run when you hold down the button and stop when
you release the button.
Export Click to save the current script to your hard disk drive.
Import Click to load a script from your hard disk drive.
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USB3.0/UASP
USB KB/MS
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.
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3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.
4. Congure 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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USB3.0/UASP
USB KB/MS
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. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.
Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet
connection.
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Wireless connection (on selected models only)
USB3.0/UASP
USB KB/MS
USB KB/MS
Wireless AP
Modem
USB3.0/UASP
USB KB/MS
Wireless AP
Modem
Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection.
To establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP).
To establish a wireless connection, use either of the following method:
OR
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• To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external
antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card.
• Place the antennas on the top of your computer for the best wireless performance.
• The external antennas are optional items.
To connect to a wireless network:
1. Click the network icon in the notication area to display the available wireless
networks.
2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect.
3. You may need to key in the network security key for a secured wireless network, then
click OK.
4. Wait while your computer is connecting to the wireless network.
5. The wireless connection is established successfully. The connection status is displayed
and the network icon displays the connected status.
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Using the utilities
The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package. You may use
the Recovery Partition feature to create the Support DVD and Recovery DVD. For details,
refer to Recovering your system in this chapter.
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.
Using AI Suite II
AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system. The AI Suite
II icon appears in the Windows® notication 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.
Click to select a utility
Click to update the
motherboard BIOS
Click to show the ASUS
support information
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Click to monitor sensors
or CPU frequency
• The applications in the Tool menu vary with models.
• The screenshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actual
screenshots vary with models.
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Click to customize
the interface settings
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The Tool menu
The Tool menu includes the System Level Up, Probe II, Sensor Recorder, and Ai Charger+.
System Level Up
System Level Up allows you to overclock the system in Windows® environment using the
prole settings.
To launch System Level up, click Tool > System Level Up on the AI Suite II menu bar.
In setting the function, assign the hot keys for the system level up prole exchange. You can
adjust the hot key settings manually. See gure below for details.
Adjust the System Level Up via two methods:
BIOS
In the BIOS Setup program, click AI Tweaker > System Level Up, and select your desired
option.
OC Button
Press the OC button on the upper left side corner of the front panel.
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Launching and conguring 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.
To launch Probe II:
• Click Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
To congure 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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conguration
Loads your saved
conguration
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threshold values for
each sensor
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Launching and conguring Sensor Recorder
Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and
fan speed, as well as recording the changes.
To launch Sensor Recorder:
• Click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
To congure 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 return to
the default mode
Click to zoom in/out
the X axis
Click to zoom in/out
the Y axis
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Launching and conguring Ai Charger+
Ai Charger+, a unique and fast-charging software, allows you to charge your BC 1.1*
mobile devices on your computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB
devices**.
• Ai Charger+ is available only on USB 3.0 ports and starts when your PC is in S0 State.
• Ai Charger+ helps charge the connected USB devices even when your PC is in S3/S4/
S5 States after it starts in S0 State.
• * Check your USB device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function.
• ** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device’s conditions.
• Ensure to remove and reconnect your USB device after enabling or disabling
Ai Charger+ to ensure normal charging function.
To launch Ai Charger+, click Tool > Ai Charger+ on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
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The Monitor menu
The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU
Frequency panels.
Launching Sensor
The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPUdisplays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU
temperature, and voltages.
To launch Sensor:
• Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Launching CPU Frequency
The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU usage.displays the current CPU frequency and CPU usage.
To launch CPU frequency:
• Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Resident in the right pane (system information area)
Sensor panel
CPU Frequency panel
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The Update menu
The Update menu 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 directlypdate the BIOS directly
from the Internet, download the latest BIOS le from the Internet, update the BIOS from an, 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 le, then click Next.
2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you
to avoid network trafc.
Tick the two items if you want to enable
the BIOS downgradable and Auto-BIOS
backup functions.
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3. Select the BIOS version that you want
to download, then click Next.
When no updated version is detected,
a message is displayed informing you
that there is no new BIOS le from
the BIOS server.
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4. Click Yes if you want to change the boot
logo, which is the image appearing on
screen during the Power-On Self-Tests
(POST). Otherwise, click No.
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, then click Next.
2. Locate the BIOS le from the Open
window, click Open, and click Next.
3. Click Yes if you want to change the boot
logo, which is the image appearing on
screen during the Power-On Self-Tests
(POST). Otherwise, click Otherwise, click No.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the update process.
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The System Information screen
The System Information screen 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 CPU tab to see the details on
the processor and the Cache.
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• Click the Memory tab and then select
the memory slot to see the details on
the memory module installed on the
corresponding slot.
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• Click the Disk tab and then select each
disk to see the details on it.
The Support screen
The Support screen displays the information
about the ASUS website, technical support
website, download support website, or contact
The Settings screen
The Settings screen 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,
• 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.
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
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
a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters.
2. Conrm the password.
3. Key in the password hint (recommended).
4. When done, click Ok.
5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply.
6. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok.
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To unlock the device:
1. Deselect the locked device, then click Apply.
2. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok.
To change the password:
• Click Change Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to change
password.
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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.
To add an application:
1. Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites.
2. Click Open on the le location window. The application is added to My Favorites list.
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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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.
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.
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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.
9. When done, click Exit.
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Burning les
To burn les:
1. From the main menu, click Data Burning > Add.
2. Select the les that you want to burn. When done, click 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
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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 conguration
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.
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 <F9> during bootup.
2. Press <Enter> to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled].
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.
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Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models)
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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 <F8> on bootup and select the optical drive (may be
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 conrm the system recovery.
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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Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies
This document details the overview of the installation and conguration procedures of the
Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.
Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies feature the three technologies:
Intel® Smart Response Technology
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Intel® Rapid Start Technology
•
Intel® Smart Connect Technology
•
System Requirements for Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness
technologies
In order for the system to run smoothly for the Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness, you must
meet the following requirements:
1. CPU: Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core Processor family
2. OS: Windows® 7 operating systems
3. SSD: One dedicated SSD (Solid State Disk) to support Intel® Smart Response and
4. HDD: At least one HDD (Hard Disk Drive) for the system OS drive.
Intel ® Rapid Start Technology is necessary.
Refer to the SSD Capacity Requirements table for the information of SSD size, partition
capacity, and system memory requirements.
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Ensure to enable the acceleration of Intel® Smart Response Technology before
creating the partition for the Intel® Rapid Start Technology.
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SSD Capacity Requirements
SSD Partition Capacity
Requirements
2GB 4GB 8GB
System DRAM
Intel® Rapid Start 2GB 4GB 8GB
Intel® Smart Response 20GB 20GB 20GB
Intel® Smart Response
and
Intel® Rapid Start
storage combinations
Intel® Smart Response,
®
Intel® Rapid Start,
Intel
and
Intel® Smart Connect
• The SSD used for Intel® Rapid Start and Intel® Smart Response is not allowed for
creating RAID.
• Due to OS behavior, Intel® Rapid Start Technology works inefciently with over 4G
system memory under Windows® 7 32-bit operating system.
• Only Intel® internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel® 2012 Desktop
responsiveness technologies.
• The performance of Intel® Smart Response Technology and Intel® Rapid Storage
Technology vary by the installed SSD.
Separate 20GB
and 2GB
partition
(SSD size >
22GB)
Separate 20GB
and 2GB partition
(SSD size >
22GB)
Separate
20GB and 4GB
partition
(SSD size >
24GB)
Separate
20GB and 4GB
partition
(SSD size >
24GB)
Separate
20GB and 8GB
partition
(SSD size >
28GB)
Separate 20GB
and 8GB
partition
(SSD size >
28GB)
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Intel® Smart Response Technology
Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed
fast SSD (min. 20GB available) as a cache for frequently accessed operations, speeding up
hard drive/main memory interaction. Key benets are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced
load and wait times, and maximized storage utilization. Power consumption also goes down
by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin.
Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, setting the SATA Mode BIOS item to
[RAID mode] in BIOS setup is necessary.
Installing Intel® Smart Response Technology
Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your
1.
computer has enabled the Autorun feature.
Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software.
2.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
3.
Using the Intel® Smart Response Technology
Click Accelerate to launch Smart
1.
Response Technology settings.
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a. Select the SSD you want to use to
2.
accelerate your storage system.
b. Select the size allocated for SSD
caching.
c. Select which HDD for caching.
d. Enhanced mode: WRITE THROUGH,
write to SSD and HDD at the same
time.
Maximized mode: WRITE BACK, write
to SSD and write back to HDD in a later
time.
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3. Select Disable Acceleration to disable
this function, and select Change Mode to
switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/
Maximized.
• To enable Intel® Smart Response Technology, you need at least one SSD ( 20GB) and
a HDD, and only one SSD can be assigned for caching.
• If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM > Acceleration Options and
remove the Disks/Volume Acceleration to disable Intel® Smart Response Technology.
Refer to Chapter 4, section Installing Serial ATA hard disk for the entry of BIOS Option
ROM.
• The maximum caching size on the SSD is 64GB. If it exceeds, the storage capacity left
out for caching can still be identied by the system for normal storage.
>
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Intel® Rapid Start Technology
Intel® Rapid Start Technology allows you to quickly resume your computer from sleeping
mode. Saving your computer’s system memory to the congured SSD provides a faster
wake-up response time, but keeps the energy in a low prole.
• Before applying Intel® Rapid Start Technology, go to Advanced Mode > Advanced >
PCH Conguration in BIOS item, and enable Intel® Rapid Start Technology.
• Ensure to follow the procedure Creating a partition precisely to enable the Intel
Rapid Start function. Error message appears if you install the Intel® Rapid Start Utility
before creating a partition.
Creating a partition
• Ensure to backup your data before using the Microsoft partition tool. Incorrect
partitioning process will result to data loss.
• Adjusting the DRAM to a high frequency will result to unstable system performance.
Go to Start, right-click Computer > Manage > Disk Management.
1.
Select the SSD that you want to create the partition.
2.
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3. Right click the New Volume
that you want to shrink from,
and select Shrink Volume.
4. If your SSD is not initialized and unformatted:
a. Right click the disk that you want to create the partition, and select Initialize.
b. Right click the unallocated volume, select New Simple Volume, and follow the
remaining steps.
If your SSD is smaller than 64GB, and is set to Full disk capacity caching option for Intel®
Smart Response, you can not see any volume in the Disk Management. Ensure to set your
cache memory value of 18.6GB in Intel® Smart Response to allow enough capacity for the
Intel® Rapid Start partition.
5. Key in the required partition
size, and must be equal to
the system DRAM memory
(1GB = 1024MB). Click
Shrink.
Go to Start > Control
Panel > System and
Security > System, and
check the DRAM size
information.
The unallocated volume is
allocated to the selected
disk.
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6. To launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories >
Command Prompt tool.
7. Type diskpart and press Enter.
8. In the diskpart prompt, type
list disk after DISKPART,
and press Enter. Select the
disk with the unallocated
volume by typing select
disk x (x = disk number), and
press Enter .
• The value “x” refers to a disk number where you created the unallocated partition.
• Refer to step 5 for details about the unallocated disk space in the SSD.
9. Type create partition
primary, and press Enter.
10. After creating a primary
partition, type detail
disk, and press Enter
to view the details of the
partitioned disk.
11. Select the RAW volume
which has the same size
as the shrinked volume,
type select volume x
(x = number), and press
Enter to store the Intel®
Rapid Start partition.
• The value “x” refers to a disk number where you want to create the store partition.
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12. Type set id=84 override, press Enter, and wait for the “shrinking process” until
the Disk Management utility identies a new partition called Hibernation Partition.
The Hibernation Partition does not appear when you choose “GPT (GUID Partition Table
store type”. Ensure the “Unallocated” disappears from the volume, and a new partition is
identied.
13. Reboot the system after creating the partition.
The partition for Intel® Rapid Start Technology is incomplete if the computer is not rebooted,
and this results to function failure of Intel® Rapid Start Technology.
Enabling and disabling the Intel® Rapid Start Technology under the OS
Install the Intel® Rapid Start Technology rst from your support DVD in order to launch the
Intel® Rapid Start Manager.
After creating the partition, launch the Intel® Rapid Start Manager to enable or disable the
Intel® Rapid Start Technology.
Click the Show hidden icons arrow from the right
1.
side of the task bar, and click Intel® Rapid Start
Technology Manager icon.
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2. Tick On in the Status eld to enable the function, and click Save.
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Select and click to enable
or disable the function
Click to enable or
disable battery
saving mode. This
function only applies
to notebooks.
Click to enable or disable the timer. When enabled, move
the scroll bar to the desired time. When the system is
idle for more than the time period you set, the system
automatically goes into the Intel® Rapid Start mode.
Default time is 10 minutes.
Click to save the
settings made.
Click to cancel the
settings made.
Recovering the partition
This procedure allows you to delete the Intel® Rapid Start Technology from your system, and
recover the partition you made for the Intel Rapid® Start Technology installation.
Run the Command Prompt tool.
1.
Type diskpart and press Enter.
2.
At the diskpart prompt, type
3.
list disk after DISKPART,
and press Enter.
Select the disk (SSD) where the
4.
Intel® Rapid Start Technology
is installed for volume recovery,
type select disk x
(x = number), and press Enter.
The value “x” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition.
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5. Type list partition,
press Enter, and select the
partition where the Intel®
Rapid Start Technology is
installed by typing select
partition x (x = number),
and press Enter.
The value “x” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition.
6. Type delete partition override, and press Enter. The diskpart utility deletes
the selected partition
7. In the desktop, click Start, right-click Computer, and click Manage.
8. In the Computer Management window,
click Disk Management, right click the
shrinked new volume, and select Extend
Volume.
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9. As the Extend Volume Wizard appears,
click Next.
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10. Click Next after selecting the default
selected disk.
11. Extend volume setup is completed. Click Finish to recover the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology partition.
12. Reboot the system after deleting the partition.
13. Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > to remove the
Intel® Rapid Start Manager for the complete deletion of Intel® Rapid Start Technology.
Intel® Smart Connect Technology
The Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that provides the latest content updates
and energy efciency to your computer’s platform.
Once installed and activated, the Intel® Smart Connect Technology periodically wakes up the
system from sleeping mode, performs user state gathering, and initiates re-entry to sleeping
mode to wake-up after a set time interval.
• Intel® Smart Connect Technology supports Windows® Live Mail, Microsoft Outlook,
and Seesmic applications.
• It is necessary to enable the items of the PCH Conguration in the BIOS before
applying the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Go to Advanced Mode > Advanced
> PCH Conguration, and enable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology.
Installing the Intel® Smart Connect Technology
Place the support DVD to the optical drive.
1.
Go to Utilities, and click Intel® Smart Connect Technology.
2.
As the setup wizard appears, click Next to begin the setup.
3.
Tick I accept the terms in the License Agreement, and click Next.
4.
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5. Select all and click Next for
Custom Setup.
6. Click Install to proceed the installation.
7. Click Yes to restart your system, and for the newly installed Intel® Smart Connect
Technology to take effect.
Using the Intel® Smart Connect Technology
• Before the system goes to sleep mode, ensure to keep your applications on the
desktop, and enter the applications, passwords.
• Ensure that the internet is in connection when enabling the Intel® Smart Connect
Technology.
Click Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel® Smart Connect Technology.
1.
In the Basic tab, click Enable Updating. When enabled, the Advanced tab is available
2.
for advanced function settings.
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The Advanced tab is activated
when updating is enabled
Click to congure
the basic settings
Click to enable
or disable the
function
When the scroll bar
is activated, adjust
the waking up time
period for Internet
data update.
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Click to view version
information and help topics
When updating is
enabled, click to
reset all settings
to default.
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3. To disable the
updating function, click
Disable Updating.
Clicking this button
automatically disables
the conguration in the
Advanced tab. To reset
to defaults, click Reset
All to Defaults.
4. In the Advanced tab,
set up the schedule
during low power usage
time period for power
saving. This setting only
applies to the assigned
time period.
5. In the Help tab, click About to view the feature’s version. Click Topics to learn more
about the Intel® Smart Connect Technology and its conguration.
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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
?
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 Turning
your computer ON/OFF in Chapter 1.
My computer hangs.
?
• Do the following to close the programs that are not responding:
1. Simultaneously press <Alt> + <Ctrl> + <Delete> keys on the keyboard,
2. Click Applications tab.
3. Select the program that is not responding, then click End Task.
• If the keyboard is not responding. Press and hold the Power button on the top
then click Start Task Manager.
of your chassis until the computer shuts down. Then press the Power button
to turn it on.
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I cannot connect to a wireless nestwork using the ASUS WLAN Card
?
(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.
?
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.
?
• 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.
?
• 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
?
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 distorted.
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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 Screen Resolution setting screen:
• Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization >
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 Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on the conrmation
My speakers produce no sound.
?
• 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 . To enable the system
sounds, click from the Windows notication area, then click .
• If it is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume.
working properly.
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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.
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1. Click > Computer.
2. Right-click , then click Eject from the menu.
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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.
• If your computer has a power
voltage switch, set it 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
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.
Please call our Call Center for repair.
• 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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LAN
Problem Possible Cause Action
The LAN cable is not
connected.
Connect the LAN cable to your
computer.
Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not,
LAN cable problems
try another LAN cable. If it still does
not work, contact the ASUS service
center.
Cannot access
the Internet
Your computer is not
properly connected to a
router or hub.
Network settings
Problems caused by the
anti-virus software
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.
Driver problems Reinstall the LAN driver
Audio
Problem Possible Cause Action
Speaker or headphone is
connected to the wrong
port.
• Refer to your computer’s user
manual for the correct port.
• Disconnect and reconnect the
speaker to your computer.
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No Audio
Speaker or headphone
does not work.
The front and back audio
ports do not work.
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.
Driver problems Reinstall the audio driver
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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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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.
Ensure that your computer is
working in an area with good air ow.
• Update the BIOS.
• If you know how to reinstall the
motherboard, try to clean the inner
space of the chassis.
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Telephone (Component) +49-1805-010923*
Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) +49-1805-010920*
Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11
Online support support.asus.com
* EUR 0.14/minute from a German xed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile
phone.
Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Address: No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112,
Authorised representative in
Europe:
Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN,
TAIWAN
ASUS Computer GmbH
GERMANY
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