Asus Essentio CG5285 User Manual
Asus Essentio CG5285 User Manual

Asus Essentio CG5285 User Manual

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ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
CG5285

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Inspiring Innovation · Persistent Perfection ASUS Essentio Desktop PC CG5285 User Manual...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER, INC. (“ASUS”). Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for identification purposes only.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the card reader ..............15 Connecting to speakers ............16 Configuring audio output settings ..........16 Introducing the utilities ........18 ASUS AI Manager ................18 Installing AI Manager..............18 Launching AI Manager ............. 18 AI Manager quick bar ............... 19 Recovering your system ........
  • Page 4: Notices

    Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
  • Page 5: Rf Exposure Warning

    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. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
  • Page 6 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. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions. Setting up your system •...
  • Page 8: Notes For 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. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
  • Page 9: Welcome

    Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the ASUS Desktop PC. The package contents of your new Desktop PC are listed below but may vary with models. ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. Contact your retailer if any item is damaged or missing.
  • Page 10: Knowing Your Desktop Pc

    Plug a stereo or headphones into Headphone jack this jack. Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. CompactFlash®/ Insert a CompactFlash®/ Microdrive™ Microdrive™ card into this slot. card slot continued on the next page 10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
  • Page 11 Connects antenna to enjoy the WLAN card digital content through the latest module (Optional) wireless technology. Air vents Allows ventilation Power connector Connects power cable. The output ports vary depending on the Graphics card you installed. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
  • Page 12 E-SATA port hard disk drive. Optical S/PDIF Connects to an amplifier for digital Out port audio output. 7.1(8)-channel Connect to a 7.1(8)-channel audio ports speaker system. Remove when install Expansion 11. Expansion slot cover card. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Desktop Pc

    • Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. • The Wi-Fi module and antenna are optional. • Use this product in ambient temperature below 5˚C. • Do not block or cover these vents. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Power

    Connecting the power Connect the power cord to the power connector and plug it into the wall socket. Pressing the power button to turn on the system 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
  • Page 15: Using Your System

    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. Each card slot has its own driver letter and icon which are displayed on the My Computer screen. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
  • Page 16: Connecting To Speakers

    Right-click the volume icon on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. Under the Playback window, select an audio device and click Set Default. Click OK and you will see a check beside the device you select. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
  • Page 17 If you want to set up a recording device, select Recording • Devices in Step 1 and do what resembles Step 2 and . • If you use an HDMI display with S/PDIF audio output, set Realtek Digital Output as the default in Step 2. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
  • Page 18: Introducing The Utilities

    Drivers installation wizard appears. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager.
  • Page 19: Ai Manager Quick Bar

    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.
  • Page 20 AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. To specify the boot sequence: 1. Select a device, then click on the left/right button to specify the boot sequence. 2. When done, press Apply. 20 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
  • Page 21 Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. You can also double click to launch the selected application. Support Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Information...
  • Page 22: Recovering Your System

    (such as network settings). Turn on your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. Press F8 to enter the Please select boot device menu. Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive (“CDROM:XXX”) as the boot device.
  • Page 23: Quickly Recover Your System

    Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer. This recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on other computers. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for any updates. Quickly recover your system Turn on your ASUS Desktop PC.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Check the volume icon on the Windows® taskbar to see if it is set to mute . If so, double-click this icon to display the volume bar, and then click the mute icon under the bar to cancel the muted mode 24 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
  • Page 25 • Make sure that you use a disc compatible with the optical drive. • Check if you insert the disc properly or if there is any scratch on the disc. • Find out if the disc is with write protection. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...

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