ASUS CM5425 User Manual

ASUS Essentio Desktop PC

User Manual

E4138

First Edition V1 September 2008

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”).

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Contents

Notices ....................................................................................................4

Safety information ..............................................................................6

Notes for this manual ........................................................................7

Welcome ................................................................. 8

Package contents ................................................................................8

Knowing your Desktop PC .................................... 9

Front / Rear panel features ..............................................................9

Setting up your Desktop PC ................................ 12

Connecting devices ......................................................................... 12

Connecting the power ...................................................................13

Pressing the power button to turn on the system ............... 13

Using the Media Center remote (optional) ............................. 14

Using the Portable HDD (optional) ............................................ 16

Recovering your system ...................................... 17

Using the Recovery DVD ...............................................................17

Overclocking your system .................................. 19

Using ASUS AI Gear2 ...........................................20

Troubleshooting .................................................. 21

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Notices

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.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modiﬁcations 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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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.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

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

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Safety information

• Do not place this product in a location where it may get wet.

• Place this product on a ﬂat and stable surface.

• Do not block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for this product.

• Do not insert any object or spill liquid into the air vents.

• It is recommended that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature between 0˚C and 35˚C.

• To prevent ﬁre or electric shock, do not overload power outlets and extension cords.

• Unplug this product from the power source before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

• Use this product only with the correct voltage as instructed by the manufacturer.

• Unplug this product from the power source when it is left unused for a long period of time.

• Do not service this product yourself.

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

NO DISASSEMBLY

The warranty does not apply to the products that

have been disassembled by users

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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Notes for this manual

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

WARNING: Vital information that you MUST follow to

prevent injury to yourself.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to

complete a task.

TIP: Tips and useful information that help you complete a

task.

NOTE: Additional information for special situations.

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