Asus GS30 User Manual
Asus GS30 User Manual

Asus GS30 User Manual

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  • Page 1 GS30 Gaming Station User Guide...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ..............................4 Safety information ........................... 6 Conventions used in this guide....................7 Where to find more information ....................7 Package contents ..........................8 Chapter 1: Getting started Welcome! ............................. 9 Getting to know your Gaming Station ..................9 Setting up your Gaming Station ....................13 Turning your Gaming Station ON .....................15 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your Gaming Station...
  • Page 4: Notices

    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.
  • Page 5 You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support...
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you service.
  • Page 7: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package contents Gaming Station x 1 Power cord x1 Warranty card x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Gaming Station. Getting to know your Gaming Station Illustrations are for reference only. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models.
  • Page 10 Front panel Headphone jack. The port connects to a headphone or speaker. Microphone jack. The port connects to a microphone. USB 2.0 ports. The port connects to USB devices. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. The port connects to USB devices. Power button.
  • Page 11 ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. These port connects to USB devices. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port. This port connects to USB Type-C™ devices. ASUS Gaming Station...
  • Page 12 Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the audio sources in a 2.1, 4.1, or 5.1-channel configuration, and connects to the side speakers in a 7.1-channel...
  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Gaming Station

    Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card.
  • Page 14 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 Gaming Station. Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your Gaming Station and the other end to a power source.
  • Page 15: Turning Your Gaming Station On

    This section describes how to turn on your Gaming Station after setting up your Gaming Station. Turning your Gaming Station ON To turn your Gaming Station ON: Turn your monitor ON. Press the power button on your Gaming Station. Power button Wait until the operating system loads automatically. ASUS Gaming Station...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1: Getting started...
  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Connecting Devices To Your Gaming Station

    This Gaming Station provides USB 2.0, USB 3.1 gen1 and USB 3.1 gen2 ports on the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. To connect a USB storage device: Insert the USB storage device to your Gaming Station. Front panel Rear panel ASUS Gaming Station...
  • Page 18: Connecting Microphone And Speakers

    Connecting microphone and speakers This Gaming Station 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 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting headset and microphone Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer...
  • Page 19 Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers ASUS Gaming Station...
  • Page 20 Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer...
  • Page 21: Connecting Multiple External Displays

    From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. Configure the settings for your displays. 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. ASUS Gaming Station...
  • Page 22: Connecting An Hdtv

    Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your Gaming Station. • You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the Gaming Station. The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters. Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer...
  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Using Your Gaming Station

    • Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you are at the Gaming Station. • 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 Gaming Station 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 Gaming Station. ASUS Gaming Station...
  • Page 24 Chapter 3: Using your computer...
  • Page 25: Chapter 4: Connecting To The Internet

    Station and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. Modem RJ-45 cable Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your Gaming Station. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. • For more details, refer to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection or Configuring a static IP network connection. ASUS Gaming Station...
  • Page 26 Connecting via a local area network (LAN) To connect via a LAN: Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your Gaming Station and the other end to your LAN. RJ-45 cable Turn on your Gaming Station.
  • Page 27 From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/ IPv4) and click Properties. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. ASUS Gaming Station...
  • Page 28 Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. Follow the next onscreen instructions to complete the setup. Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connection: Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section.
  • Page 29: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    • If the keyboard is not responding, press and hold the Power button on the top of your chassis until the Gaming Station shuts down. Then press the Power button to turn it on. I cannot connect to a wireless network 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.
  • Page 30 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 Gaming Station. • If your Gaming Station 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.
  • Page 31 • Check if your speak is connected to an electrical source and turned on. • Adjust your speakers’ volume. • Ensure that your Gaming Station’s system sounds are not Muted. • If it is muted, the volume icon is displayed as . To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click • If it is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your speakers to another Gaming Station to test if the speakers are working properly. ASUS Gaming Station...
  • Page 32 • E nsure that the power cord is properly Your Gaming Station’s connected. power cord is not properly connected. • U se other compatible power cord. Contact the ASUS Service Center about PSU (Power supply unit) installing another PSU on your Gaming problems Station. Chapter 5: Troubleshooting...
  • Page 33 Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not, try LAN cable problems another LAN cable. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Your Gaming Station is not Ensure that your Gaming Station is Cannot access the properly connected to a properly connected to a router or hub.
  • Page 34 Gaming too slow Gaming Station virus attack Station. • R einstall the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing. Hard disk drive failure • R eplace with a new hard disk drive. • R eplace with compatible memory modules. • R emove the extra memory modules Memory module problems The system often that you have installed, then try again.
  • Page 35 • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. If the problem still persists, refer to your Gaming Station’s warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at https://www.asus.com/support for the service center information. ASUS Gaming Station...
  • Page 36 +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en-us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site https://www.asus.com/de/ Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/...

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